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42 regular meeting, may 23, 1977 page two No objections were presented to the proposed budget. Mr. Arredondo closed the hearing and read an ordinance having the following caption: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, REVISING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1,1976, AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30,1977, TO INCLUDE FEDERAL GENERAL REVENUE SHARING IN THE AMOUNT OF $268,336. Mr. Sutton moved the Ordinance be adopted, on emergency basis. Mr. James seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. By common consent, the Council agreed to consider agenda item #11 out of order. Mr. Arredondo reported that the Council wish to reconsider an earlier action which authorized the construction of a four-lane street for Bishop Street from Ranch Road 12 to Prospect Street and no improvements to be made on Bishop Street from Prospect to Hopkins Street. Councilman James restated his opposition to leaving a portion of Bishop Street narrower than 44 feet. Mr. James pointed out the requirement.'in the city subdivision ordinance that all collector streets be a minimum of 44 feet and predicted that subdivision development in the Westover area would increase interior traffic on Bi~hop Street. H~ ~ncouraged the Council to go on record that no monies would be ava~lable~'intbe future to widen the street if the opportunity were not taken under this program. Dr. Craddock encouraged the citizens requesting a loop around the area in lieu of widening Bishop Street to contact the county since most of the property required for a loop would not be in the city limits. Mr. Cavazos moved to construct Bishop Street as a 2-lane road from Ranch Road 12 to Hopkins Street, at a width of 37', back to back. Mr. Sutton seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: I AYE: Hansen, 3utton, Breihan, Cava~os, Arredondo NAY: James, Craddock. James Varnell, representing Forrest & Cotton, consulting eng1neers, appeared before the Council to inform them that the 100% plans for the Westover Project had been completed and that the design would have to be corrected based on the above-described action with regard to Bishop Street. ~I. Varnell also informed the Council that the cost of engineering the design would be affected. James Byrn pointed out that the I reduction of the size of Bishop Street would also affect'~he cost of the project by reducing construction costs. The Mayor read an Ordinance having the following caption: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION TWO OF THAT ORDINANCE, WHICH PROV])ES FOR A JOB CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS. Dr. Craddock moved the Ordinance be adopted on emergency basis. Mr. Hansen seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor read the caption of an Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THAT ORDINANCE WHICH REGULATES AND RESTRICTS THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND, DATED MAY 23, 1966 (VOL. 32) BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 9, BLOCK 3 OF THE LINDSEY AND HARVEY ADDITION, LOCATED AT 217 MOORE STREET, FROM "D" (MULTIFAMILY) TO "c" (COMMERCIAL). Mr. Breihan moved the Ordinance be adopted on third and final reading. Mr. Hansen seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced for consideration bids received on the city's group insurance I policy for employees. The City Manager reported that Blue Cross!Blue Shield, the city's current insurer, had notified the city that the rates would be increased effective July 1. As a result of the increase and the fact that some city employees had expressed dissatisfaction with the difficulty in receiving major medical benefits, the city had solicited bids. Two were received (see attached bid sheet). Mr. Sierra recommended the Council award the contract to Connecticut General since Blue-Cross! Blue Shield had failed to meet the specifications as bid. Mr. Breihan moved to accept the bid of Connecticut General. Dr. Craddock seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.