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41. Regular Meeting February 26, 2001 Page 6 Mr. Taylor's suggestions and bring the matter back to the Council and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson stated the Council may need to set a maximum to go to this project to abate annually. Mr. Kester requested the Council make the list as explicit as possible and a written list would be very beneficial. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 16 removed from the consent agenda, remove from table and consider adoption of Ordinance on third and final reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 74 OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW DIVISION 4 REGARDING OBSTRUCTIONS IN ALLEYS; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mr. Moseley moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Mr. Moseley requested Mr. Schneider be allowed to make comments addressing this Ordinance. Mr. Schneider stated as a builder in the Westover area, he has fenced 7.5 feet of IS-foot alleys to keep trash out of the alleys. He is opposed to having to remove those fences from the alleys. Mr. Cox stated he wanted to review the issue that Mr. Swart brought to the Council's attention and which Mr. Cox stated the Council had recognized the need to address the issue as a public policy question. Mr. Swart has a water well adjacent to an alley and has difficulty accessing the well because his neighbor has built a fence enclosing part of the alley. Mr. Swart stated he has a well adjacent to an alley, and when the well needs servicing, access is needed through the alley. Mr. Swart stated he thinks he should have the right of access and his neighbor does not want to remove the fence. If alleys are left unfenced and unobstructed, they remain the City's responsibility. If fenced the neighbors would maintain. Ms. Hughson stated the City must formalize a policy and agrees with Mr. Schneider that there will be less maintenance for the City when fences are placed. Ms. Hughson questioned if a fence could be placed unless a neighbor objected. There would need to be a formal process developed. Mr. Doiron stated the Council will need to determine what methodology to use. Mayor Chiu stated the language needs to be revised to allow a fence if there are no objections from the neighbors and formalize this process. Mr. Cox stated the Council would still need to determine with Ms. Hughson's proposal if an existing fence would need to be taken down. Mr. Moseley moved to table the Ordinance for revision and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 17 removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, CHANGING THE TITLE OF THE "BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE" TO THE "BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE"; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.