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38. Regular Meeting November 10, 2003 Page 7 proceedings for the acquisition of property for the Wonder World Drive Overpass Project. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 25, 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 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DATAPROSE, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF UTILITY BILLING OUTSOURCING; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor inquired whether the new utility billing system will take over stuffing envelopes at the same time. Mr. O'Leary stated the new utility billing system will not take over stuffing envelopes. He stated a new stuffer will need to be purchased. He also stated when the stuffing machine breaks down, it causes the City to get behind. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding the election process and ca$ting City votes for Hays County Appraisal District Board Members. Mr. Mark Taylor stated there are eight nominees and only seven positions. He stated it will take 875 votes to ensure the election of the City's nominee, John .Diaz. He stated in the past the City has approached other taxing entities for votes to ensure the election of the City Council's nominee. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels it is more appropriate for Staff to make the contacts. Mr. Diaz stated he would have no problem making the contacts. Mayor Habingreither stated he would also be willing to contact these officials. Mr. Diaz stated he may ask Council and Staff to help contact the School and County. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding S~rvice Plans for Subareas D and E of the Southwest San Marcos Annexation Area. Mayor Habingreitherstated there is a citizen who signed up to speak regarding this item. Jerold Jones stated he has resided in San Marcos since 1959. He stated he is now paying more taxes and not getting anything new. He encouraged the Council to review Subareas D and E. Mr. Mihalkanin stated when the Council was first discussing Subareas D and E, he suggested reviewing the Service Plans for this area. He stated he feels Council can take care of this in a Workshop. He stated he never expressed interest in contractual arrangement, but for Council to review the Service Plan and for Staff to provide information for the Council to help make their decision. Mr. Diaz agreed the Council should review the Service Plans. Mr. Taylor stated he is in favor of offering services and thinks the survey may provide information on what the citizens of this area want. Mayor Habingrelther stated he is willing to receive comments from a group representative. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he is willing to receive information from the citizens who reside in this area, but feels Council needs to make their decision from the information Staff provides. Ms.