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139. Regular Meeting January 12, 2004 Page 13 PROCUREMENT COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASING DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mayor Habingreither stated the City is on the verge of bringing propane to San Marcos. He~stated propane vehicles could help reduce NOx emissions. Richard Mendoza, Director of Public Works, stated the City is working with a propane vendor and Texas State University-San Marcos to acquire a propane refueling station. Mr. O'Leary stated propane is not appropriate for patrol vehicles. Chief Williams stated the patrol Cars need to have adequate suspension, which would be an additional expense. He also stated the patrol cars would lose power and range, but he feels propane would work on administrative cars. The Council then voted unanimously for the adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 31 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 THE PURCHASE OF A BACKHOE LOADER FOR THE WATER DISTRIBUTION DIVISION OF THE WATER/WASTEWATER UTILITY DEPARTMENT FROM RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE PURCHASING DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mayor Habingreither inquired whether this was the Same issue of not purchasing a propane vehicle as the patrol cars. Mr. O'Leary stated the purchase of propane Backhoe Loader is the same as the patrol cars. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding a proposed Resolution in defense of the Bill of Rights of the~U.S. Constitution. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he and Council Member Taylor have been working towards a goal on this issue. He stated several citizens have asked this item be discussed at the next Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for January 26, 2004. He also stated the League of Women Voters will be holding a discussion on this issue tomorrow night. The Council agreed by consensus to hold this discussion at the next Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for January 26, 2004. Mayor Habingreither introdUced the City Council's Report. 1) Mr. Mihalkanin thanked the citizens for his stocking filled with coal. He appreciated the thoughtfulness and the fuel source. 2) Mr. Diaz stated he thanked the citizens for his stocking. 3) Mr. Diaz stated he had attended his first Hays County Appraisal Meeting and had received some good information. 4) Mr. Diaz stated he also attended the National League of Cities Conference held in Nashville and had learned a lot. 5) Ms.