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I I I regular meeting, july 18, 1977 page three 78 Mr. Sutton moved the Ordinance be approved on first reading. Mr. James seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded. AYE: Craddock, Arredondo, Hansen, James, Sutton NAY: None ABSTAIN: Breihan The Mayor next introduced discussion of the new fees established for water and sewer taps as requested by residence of the Bluebonnett Circle Area. Residents of that area including Mr. Charles Suckle, Dr. and Mrs. Rollo N~.some Mrs. Clarence Jennings, Mr. Keith Hoffman, and Mr. Fred Richan came before the Council to object to the increase in tap fees due to the fact that lines had just been extended to their property, but the project was not yet accepted by the City and they had not been given the opportunity to tap on before the increase in fees. Nor had they 'been informed that the fees were about to be increased. Council Members discussed the matter fully with those present in the audience. Mayor Arredondo thanked the residents for informing the Council of their views and informed them the matter would be taken under advisement. Mr. Arredondo next introduced Item #8 out of order on the agenda. The City Manager informed the Council that the staff had recommended award of bid to Girard Machinery and Supply of San Antonio for 'a mo,tor grader in the amount of $44,962.40 on the basis of that bid having been the lowest and best bid received. The actual low bidder failed 'to meet the bid specification. Dr. Craddock moved the recommendation be followed and that the motor grader be purchased from Girard Machinery. Mr, Hansen seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Mayor read the caption of a Resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS APPROVING A SUB-LEASE CONTRACT WITH SAN MARCOS GOLF ASSOCIATION FOR OPERATION OF A MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS TO EXECUTE SAME IN AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS FOR THE TERM BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1, 1977 AND TERMINATING ON DECEMBER 31, 1977. The City Attorney pointed out that the contract had already been approved in effect in that contract earlier executed between the City and Aquarena, Inc. The City Manager informed the Council that in one year the total water supplied to the Golf Association amounted to $1,200.00 had the account been billed. Dr. Craddock moved the Resolution ~e adopted. Mr. Hansen seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Dr. Craddock moved the Council schedule work session s to review the proposed budget for 1977-78 on Wednesday, August 3rd and Thursday, August 4th and Wednesday, August 9th and Thursday, August 10th, each session to begin at 2:00 p.m. Mr. James seconded the motion which passed unanimously. At 10:10 p.m. the Council recessed to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation on motion of Mr. Hansen and second of Mr. James. The Council reconvened in Regular Session at 12:05 a.m. on motion of Dr. Craddock and second of Mr. Hansen. The Mayor announced that the Council had discussed personnel matters and pending litigation. Dr. Craddock moved that a claim for damages filed by Lawrence Ford against the City be denied. Mr. Hansen seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Dr. Craddock next moved that a settlement with Caldwell Commissioner's Court and Texas Educational Foundation regarding landfill operations be approved, executed by the Mayor, and submitted to the other agencies for their approval. Mr. Hansen seconded the motion. The Mayor read the settlement agreement in full. It is attached and made a part of these minutes. On roll call the motion to approve the settiementoagreement was unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 12:10 a.m. on motion of Mr. Hansen and second of Mr. James. /l~ A EST: . ' : ~.. !U.,.o ,'" ~( ~~ Mayor