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221. Regular Meeting September 10, 2001 Page 8 SUCCESSORS, LESSEES OR ASSIGNS, TO MAINTAIN, USE AND OPERATE EXISTING NATURAL GAS AND/OR NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS TRANSMISSION PIPELINES ALONG, ACROSS AND UNDER PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved to remove this matter from the table and for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. James Keeter of El Paso Gas Transmission Company stated he works in pipeline integrity and has twenty years of experience. Mr. Keeter stated he is a registered engineer and was present to answer questions regarding the safety of their pipelines. Mr. Keeter stated there are two lines that run through San Marcos, a 20" and a 30". All their lines are inspected by air every two weeks or are driven by. The lines undergo monthly testing as well and are regulated by the Texas Railroad Commission. The Railroad Commission audits periodically. Ms. Hughson asked what can they provide to the City stating their lines are safe. Mr. Mihalkanin suggested a procedure should be worked out to share the appropriate information with the City to ensure the safety of their lines. Mr. Keeter stated if there are any problems, they have to notify the Texas Railroad Commission. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, DESIGNATING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AS VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE CITY AT THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES TO BE HELD IN DECEMBER, 2001; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS INCIDENT TO THE DESIGNATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson moved to amend the Resolution to designate Jacob Montoya as the Voting Delegate and David Chiu as the Alternate Voting Delegate and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, DESIGNATING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AS VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE CITY AT THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING OF THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO BE HELD IN NOVEMBER, 2001; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS INCIDENT TO THE DESIGNATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.