04261999 Regular Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

137 Regular Meeting April 26, 1999 Page 4 ABSTAIN: None. Mr. Moseley moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hughson, Moore, Moseley, Cox. NAY: Doiron, Hernandez, Mihalkanin. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration two appointments to the Human Services Advisory Board. Mayor Moore moved to appoint David Guenther as the social worker and Mr. Moseley moved to appoint Helen Franks and Doug Frans. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Guenther: Mihalkanin, Doiron, Moore, Cox. Franks: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Moore, Moseley, Cox, Hernandez. Frans: Hughson, Doiron, Moseley, Hernandez. Helen Franks is appointed as a new member of this board and another vote was taken for the Social Worker position. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Guenther: Mihalkanin, Moore, Cox. Frans: Hughson, Doiron, Moseley, Hernandez. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS DRAINAGE UTILITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 86-UTILITIES OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE TO ADD ARTICLE 8 - DRAINAGE UTILITY; DEDICATING-CITY OWNED ASSETS TO THE UTILITY; ESTABLISHING A SERVICE AREA FOR THE UTILITY; AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF THE DRAINAGE UTILITY; ESTABLISHING THE DRAINAGE ADVISORY BOARD BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 3, DIVISION 7; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Cox moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Jerry Rademacher, who represents Butler Manufacturing, stated Butler's property taxes are $326,000 annually and this fee will add an additional $15,000 to Butler Manufacturing. He stated Butler spent ten million dollars to develop the park and seven million of that was for the infrastructure of the park, which is currently a great drainage system. During the flood the park held up very well because of this drainage system. He feels that Butler's water will not go into San Marcos and currently spends $2,000 a month to maintain the park, therefore, Butler is spending a significant amount of money to take care of the run-off problem. Bill Haney, employee of Industrial Solvents, stated this type of fee for service is probably the most aggressive that can be imposed for residential households. If the drainage utility goes into effect it will need more representation than just five individuals for the drainage utility board. Paul Reed, Vice President and Director of construction for Prime Retail, stated in 1989 Phase I at the mall constructed stormwater improvements, which was reviewed and approved by the City Staff. Today Prime Outlets is constructing expansion to the mall under permits that include permits from the Corps of Engineers, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the City of San Marcos. These improvements will add additional stormwater