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66 Regular Meeting June 11, 1990 Page 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT TO J. R. "JACK" FLANAGAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR COMPLETION OF THE NORTHEAST IH35 WATER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT, ACCEPTING THE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,747.14, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 9.E. (1) removed from the consensus 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, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THAT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS AND COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY ENGINE COMPONENTS AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hart moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion. Mr. Gilley advised the Council the amendment was to keep in compliance with the $500,000 grant. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion of a Citizens Committee on Solid Waste Management and direction to Staff. The Mayor stated she wants a Committee to offer suggestions to the Council and also wants the Staff to continue to try to implement a recycling program. If it is feasible to implement the suggestions offered by the Committee to monitor or modify the program once a recycling program is started, she would want that to happen also. Mr. Moore stated the City would need to seriously look at regional collection, and that in the future Hays County may not be able to send solid waste to Travis County. Mr. Hart stated he was in favor of having a committee. The Council expressed that they did not want the committee to impede the progress of a recycling program. The Council directed the appointments be scheduled at the next two Regular Meetings with each Council Member appointing one committee member who resides within the City of San Marcos. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's report. (1) Mr. Gilley stated the Resolution adopted by the City Council at this meeting establishing the Trade Zone Subzone with Corpus Christi will serve as an important economic development tool. He also advised the Council the City is continuing to proceed with the application for a Central Texas Trade Zone including San Marcos, Austin, Round Rock and Georgetown. (2) Mr. Gilley introduced Rene Gonzales, the City's new purchasing agent. (3) Mr. Gilley announced the resignation of Jenny Rile, Administrative Assistant, who is going back into the educational field. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's report. (1) Mr. Taylor stated the Nature Conservancy closing was being finalized, ( 2) and reminded the City Council the Sign Ordinance Workshop would be held on July 2 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's report. (1) Mr. Hart stated he had received many complaints regarding the recent restriping of Hopkins at Ranch Road 12. Mr. Gilley stated Patsy Greiner had made the request to the State Highway Department for this change, and the City Staff had received numerous complaints also. Mr. Gilley has been talking with Delbert Chance to get it corrected, and Mayor Morris has forwarded a letter to the Highway Department with recommended changes with the advice of the City's Traffic Engineer. ( 2) Mr. Hernandez advised the Council he attended a NALEO Conference over the weekend in which small, minority businesses contracting with cities to do business were discussed and setting and implementing goals. He also brought back with him information to share with the Planning Director regarding redistricting and the 1990 Census. (3) Mr. Moore attended a Workshop recently with GFOA, APA and other