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73 <br />Regular Meeting June 247- 1996 Page 8 <br />structure was purchased from the IRS. Mr. Taylor stated the lien <br />has been wiped out by the IRS. He could get an Attorney General's <br />opinion if the Council wants him to. Mr. Taylor stated he thinks <br />this is an equitable settlement. On roll call the following vote <br />was recorded: <br />AYE: Moore, Guerra. <br />NAY: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Hart, Cox, Hernandez. <br />ABSTAIN: None. <br />The Council directed Mr. Taylor to negotiate with Mr. Garza's <br />attorney. <br />Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 10.C.(9) removed from <br />the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was <br />read as follows: <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, <br />TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT <br />BETWEEN THE CITY AND MCGINNIS, LOCHRIDGE & KILGORE FOR LEGAL <br />SERVICES IN EDWARDS AQUIFER-RELATED LITIGATION; AUTHORIZING THE <br />CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; <br />AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br />Mr. Hart moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Cox seconded <br />the motion. Ms. Hughson asked for clarification of the reference of <br />younger attorneys, and Mr. Taylor responded, "less seasoned". Mr. <br />Taylor stated the younger attorneys rates typically are in the <br />$125.00 per hour range. The Council directed Staff pursue sharing <br />defense costs with parties having similar positions to ours. On <br />roll call the following vote was recorded: <br />AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Hart, Moore, Cox. <br />NAY: Guerra, Hernandez. <br />ABSTAIN: None. <br />Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 10.C.(14) removed from <br />the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was <br />read as follows: <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, <br />TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS <br />MUNICIPAL LEAGUE GROUP BENEFITS RISK POOL FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH <br />INSURANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN <br />EFFECTIVE DATE. <br />Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Guerra <br />seconded the motion. Mr. Guerra serves on the TML Board and stated <br />there are governance issues between the Texas Municipal League and <br />this organization. Ninety percent of the issues have been resolved <br />and Mr. Guerra wants to share with the Council in Executive Session <br />the remaining issues. Linda Spacek advised the City would need to - <br />extend the current agreement if this one is delayed. Mr. Guerra <br />wants to discuss with the Council the TML Board's issues with the <br />Risk Pool. If the City opts to join this, the Risk Pool can change <br />its rules without input from the TML Board. Mayor Moore asked Mr. <br />Guerra if the issues dealt with costs and/or coverage, and Mr. <br />Guerra thinks they do. Ms. Huffman stated if we extend the time to <br />act on this matter for two weeks, we will have to check with <br />Boon-Chapman to see if we can extend the present contract. Mr. <br />Guerra stated if the Council wants the information of the TML Board, <br />he wants to provide it. Mr. Mihalkanin suggested the Council <br />consider a Special Meeting. Mr. Hart moved to table this matter and <br />directed Staff investigate extensions of present coverage and if a <br />Special Meeting is called, an Executive Session be on the agenda. <br />Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (see <br />Page 10 of these minutes).