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50 Regular Meeting February 12, 1990 Page 5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AND THE SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE HOLDING OF A JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION ON MAY 5, 1990; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS AND SIGN CRAFTERS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF BENCHES FOR THE USE AND CONVENIENCE OF THE PUBLIC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of an appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission to complete a vacancy. Mr. Plummer moved to appoint Mark Graves as a "member who shall be a property owner or business owner within the Downtown Historic District", and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration award of bid for the re-roofing of the Police Department and Fire Station. Mr. Guerra moved to award bid to AJW Sheet Metal Roofing of Converse, Texas in the amount of $69,306.38 and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration award of bid for fire equipment. Ms. Kissler moved to award bid to Ferrara Firefighting Equipment of New Braunfels, Texas in the amount of $11,979.70 and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Hernandez, Morris, Guerra, Kissler, Plummer. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Hart. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding BFI's justification for a request for rate increase and direction to Staff. Mr. Caruso advised the Council the State Legislature has imposed an increase on landfills of 17 cents per compacted yard, which would average out to a 6.3 cent per month increase for San Marcos customers. It was consensus of Council for the increase to be taken from the landfill account for this fiscal year and to look at the increase to customers during the budget cycle. The Council requested information be provided to them by BFI in the next month regarding curbside recycling. Mr. Caruso stated an approximate cost has been ascertained for this service of $2.85-$3.00 a month per customer for a once a week pickup. The Council directed an Ordinance amendment be prepared to allow the funds for the landfill increase to be taken from the landfill account and to authorize the increase for BFI. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the Policies for Street Name Change within the City limits recommended by the Planning Commission. The Council suggested Section 1 reflec't that "at least 2/3 of property owners should be in favor of such a change for it to be affected". The Council requested the Ordinance be prepared for their consideration. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding a proposed no parking tow-away zone on FM621 (Staples Road) to include the block between Tampico and Laredo Streets on the residential side and direction to Staff. The residents have made this request, and temporary signage has already been placed. Council directed