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74. Regular Meeting June 24, 2002 Page 6 are not in favor of extending the period of temporary suspension of issuance of permits for off premise signs. Ms. Tatum stated other cities have prohibited new billboard construction, which has caused property values to go up. The Council then voted unanimously for the adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE RELEASE OF AN EASEMENT IN LOT 20 OF THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT SUBDIVISION TO THE GLENN M. AND BEVERLY G. WIER TRUST IN EXCHANGE FOR A NEW EASEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mayhew moved for the approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor stated from looking at Exhibit A, the easement is changing from the center of the lot to the bottom of the lot. Mr. Mayhew inquired as to the outcome of the other surrounding lots. Mr. Mark Taylor stated eventually all the lots will need to move the easements, but this lot was exchanging owners, which made it easier to move now. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Habingreither 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, TERMINATING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PACIFIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE UTILITY BILLING SYSTEMS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for the adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Mr. Mayhew asked what has changed. Mr. O'Leary advised the Council wants Staff to look at this matter again. Staff could support options how to do this internally and if not, what the Council wants. The agreement was signed and he termination clause allows for a paYment of $2,179.50 to be paid. Mr. Taylor stated he was in favor of this being looked at again, and thinks there are other alternatives available. Mr. O'Leary stated at this point we will want to look at internal options and show the limitations for low end to top of line system and compare to outsourcing. Mayor Habingreither stated it will cost the City $2,179.50 to get out of the agreement and thinks we need to look at this matter again. Mr. Mihalkanin stated late notices go out before a bill is late and thinks it is a waste to send out there late notices. Ms. Brown stated when a bill is late, it's marked and they are given three days. Ms. Brown stated if the bill is paid during the grace period, they do not get their deposit back. Mr. O'Leary stated we may be able to change the tariff system. On roll call the following vote was recorded: