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<br />205. <br /> <br />Regular Meeting <br /> <br />May 14, 2001 <br /> <br />Page 7 <br /> <br />Bergstrom, it remained a city-owned airport. Mr. Gilley stated the Bill <br />establishes an airport will be designated, but does not specify how it <br />will be implemented. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of <br />the Resolution. <br /> <br />Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 29 removed from the consent <br />agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: <br /> <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, <br />REJECTING ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR THE CROCKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL <br />SIDEWALKS & HUTCHISON STREET HANDICAP RAMP PROJECT FOR THE PUBLIC <br />WORKS DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br /> <br />Mr. Moseley moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Tatum seconded <br />the motion. Mr. Gilley advised the Council the bids were twice as much as <br />the amount of funds available. He stated the projects will be split into <br />two projects, and there will be an opportunity to fund a portion of the <br />project in the future. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the <br />Resolution. <br /> <br />Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 32 removed from the consent <br />agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: <br /> <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, <br />APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR <br />ATTACHMENTS TO UTILITY FACILITIES BETWEEN THE CITY AND FIBER AMERICA <br />NO.1, L.P.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON <br />BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br /> <br />Mr. Mayhew moved for denial of the Resolution and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded <br />the motion. Mr. Cox stated he did not have any concern regarding any <br />utility wanting to use the City's poles but is concerned about higher <br />poles being erected in some neighborhoods and thinks the City should talk <br />with utilities regarding the consequences of added clutter. Mr. Mayhew <br />stated he shares the same concerns. Mr. Cox stated when Grande <br />Communications came to San Marcos, there was concern after poles were <br />erected, and thinks this matter should be addressed before others are <br />allowed to do the same thing. Mr. Cox stated concern was originally <br />raised by an ETJ resident in the Post Road area regarding lines being <br />strung in a criss-cross mesh. Mr. Cox stated as a policy making body, the <br />Council needs to assure utilities do lines in the least obtrusive manner <br />possible. Mr. Moseley stated the City has given preference to use local <br />contractors, and this is a local contractor. Mr. Cox stated he wants the <br />City to discuss this matter with utility companies. Mr. Mayhew withdrew <br />his motion and Mr. Mihalkanin withdrew his second. Mr. Mihalkanin then <br />moved to table this matter to bring to a future agenda and Mr. Mayhew <br />seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. <br /> <br />Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding the Planning and Zoning <br />Commission appointment process. Ms. Tatum stated the Council has gone <br />