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158. Regular Meeting November 27, 2000 Page 9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING AN ANNUAL CONTRACT TO TECHLINE, INC. FOR THE P~RCHASE OF DISTRIBUTION CABLE FOR THE ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 16 removed from the consent agenda, adoption of an 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, APPROVING A SCHEDULE OF RECLAIMED WATER RATES AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Doiron moved to table the Ordinance and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 20 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, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE CITY'S WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS TO SERVE THE PROPOSED GALISTEO RANCH DEVELOPMENT, A 495 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED BEHIND THE PRIME OUTLET CENTER, OFF OF THE 3800 AND 3900 BLOCKS OF IH35 SOUTH; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mayhew moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Doiron not present during this item) . Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding the absenteeism policy for City Board and Commission Members and direction to Staff. Mr. Moseley referenced a letter written by John Morrisset resigning from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and stated the absenteeism policy may be too restrictive. Ms. Hughson stated she is in favor of looking at the policy that she proposed when she first went on the Council. She stated absenteeism of board and commission members make it tough on boards to function that have bad attendance. Mr. Doiron stated with the growth of the City he does not think the Council should allow additional missed meetings. Mr. Mayhew stated the extra subcommittee meetings that board members attend should be factored in. Ms. Hughson stated the present Ordinance language relieves the burden on the Chair in determining excused and unexcused absences. Ms. Tatum stated maybe the Ordinance should stipulate what is considered an excused/unexcused absence. Mr. Moseley stated Mr. Mayhew made a good point that board members should not be penalized, and that there is a need for some flexibility. Mr. Cox stated the City is asking a great deal of citizens to serve on boards and thinks there needs to be some flexibility. Mr. Cox stated in Mr. Morrisset's