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152. Regular Meeting May 17, 2005 Page 8 DUTIES OF THE MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARDi AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for reconsideration of the Ordinance on third and final reading, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Thomaides moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Diaz, Guerrero, Narvaiz, Thomaides, Bose and Taylor. NAY: Mihalkanin. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Arts Commission. Mr. Thomaides moved to appoint M. Jason Cade and Mr. Guerrero moved to appoint Edward Bergin. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Cade: Diaz, Narvaiz, Thomaides and Bose. Bergin: Guerrero, Mihalkanin and Taylor. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a public hearing regarding increasing the rate for collection and disposal of residential solid waste. Mr. O'Leary stated in Section 3.3 of the residential solid waste service contract, Texas Disposal System is requesting a 6% increase to their fees. He stated the modification of rates is based on the CPI index for urban wage earners, and clerical workers and the gasoline index. He stated the new rate will total $15.07. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. 1) Dianne Wassenich stated she feels Texas Disposal System is a very environmentally intelligent firm. She encouraged the Council to consider changing the trash service to once a week if that would reduce the rate. She stated this would be worth investigating. Ms. Wassenich stated landfills eventually fill up, so we need to do a better job recycling. She felt citizens would recycle more if they only had once a week pickup. There would be less pollution with reduced pickups. She asked the Council to look at this possibility in the next survey. Mayor Narvaiz asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Taylor inquired as to the increase calculations. Mr. O'Leary stated there was some confusion, and we are seeking clarification and agreement on the formulation. The calculation did not include this year. We do not think the gas prices will continue to rise. Mr. Thomaides inquired whether the original contract included a CPI index for increases. Mr. O,Leary stated the increase is within the allotted amount of the original contract. He stated TDS would like to explain the spill in the