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49 regular meeting september 24, 1979 page two further informed the Council that the City could provide adequate service to the area. Mr. James moved to direct the staff to place the annexation ordinance for first reading on the October 8th, regular meeting agenda. Mr. Tenorio seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Mayor opened a public hearing to consider proposed water and sewer rates for the City of San Marcos. Prior to elliciting response from the Councilor audience regarding the proposed rates, Mayor Hansen read a statement giving the current status of the utility fund. Mr. Hansen's remarks are attached and made a part of these minutes. Acting City Manager, Ray Kotowski, recommended that the rate structure proposed by Electric Power Engineers, Inc. be increased by 35~ on the urban residential base rate, that the multi-family units be charged 100% of the residential rate instead of the 57% on the residential rate proposed by Electric Power Engineers, Inc. and that the rural rate be reduced. John Kreczmer protested any increase in the utility rate if the increase were necessary only to make up for reduced revenues resulting from consumer conservation of water. Mr. Henry C. Kyle told the Council he felt the cost of administration for the utility department was too high and that he felt the University was not paying their proper share of sewage costs. Miss Alma Edwards asked the Council to consider adjustments to the sewage rates for commercial property when water was used for irrigation or other purposes and did not go into the sewer system. Mr. John Stokes protested the charge of residential rates for apartment complexes contending that multi-family rental property was a commercial venture and should be assessed commercial rates. Frances Emory, representing the Rnvirormental Advisory Board, encouraged the Council to set rates which would fund the necessary improvements to the utility system. Council, by common consent, directed the Acting City Manager to prepare a report on his recommendations for water and sewer rates. I At 8:00 p.m. the Council recessed to executive session on motion of Mr. James and second of Mr. Sutton. The meeting reconvened in regular session at 9:27 p.m. on motion of Mr. Cavazos and second of Mr. James. The Mayor reported the Council had discussed pending litigation and personnel. The Mayor then asked for nominations for appointment of a City Manager. Mr. Hyatt nominated Mr. James Turner. Mr. Sutton nominated Mr. A. C. Gonzalez, Jr. Mr. Cavazos moved nominations cease and Mr. Tenorio seconded the motion which passed unanimously. On roll call the following vote was recorded: I Turner: Breihan, Hyatt Gbnzalez: James, Sutton, Tenorio, Cavazos, Hansen The Mayor reported that the new City Manager would receive a salary of $27,000 plus a car allowance of $200 per month. Following this item of business, Mr. Hyatt left the meeting. Mr. Tenorio moved to table consideration of appointment of Municipal Court Judge arrd'Alternate Judge. Mr. Cavazos seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Breihan moved to reappoint Dr. John R. Koos as' 'Ci ty Health Officer. Mr. Cavazos seconded the motion which passed unanimously. I The Mayor introduced for consideration requests for permits to locate mobile homes. Mr. Cavazos moved to approve the requests by Jonas and Janie Rangel to locate a mobile home on lot 49 of the A.M. Ramsey Addition, corner of Lockhart and First Streets. Mr. Tenorio seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Cavazos