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152. Regular Meeting August 1, 2005 Page 5 COMMITTEE; REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE CASE EXPENSES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Diaz moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated CenterPoint Energy recently provided notice to the City of its intent to increase rates for gas utility service in the City. He stated the proposed increase is a 3.89% for Large Volume General Service, 6.31% for Small General Service and 19.42% for Residential Service. He stated this amount would result in an average increase of $13.05 per month for small businesses and $6.22 per month for Residential Service. He stated the Council may either 1) take no action and allow the rate increase to take effect, or 2) suspend the rate increase for a period of 90 days and review the proposed rates before approving them. He stated he has contacted several other cities in Centerpoint's South Texas Division and the consensus among these cities is to recommend suspension of the rate increase and embark on a collective review of the proposed rates. He stated each city would designate a representative to a steering committee, which would hire an attorney and a rate consultant to review the proposed rates and assist in discussion with CenterPoint. He stated the attached Resolution would suspend the proposed rate increase for 90 days and designate the City Manager as the City's representative to the steering committee. Mr. Taylor stated he supports the Resolution. Mr. Bose stated he also supports the Resolution and feels the 19% increase is too high. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint Monte Sheffield as the Food/Beverage Establishment representative, which passed unanimously. The remaining appointment will be rescheduled. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Human Services Advisory Board. Mr. Thomaides moved to appoint Rachel Ortiz as the Social Work Degree non-voting member, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval to set time, date and place of public hearing for FY 2005-2006 Proposed Budget (proposed: August 16, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 630 E. Hopkins Street, San Marcos, Texas) and direction to City Clerk to publish the public hearing notice and general summary of the FY2005-2006 Proposed Budget. Mr. Thomaides moved for approval of public hearing for FY 2005-2006 Proposed Budget be held on August 16, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 630 E. Hopkins Street, San Marcos, Texas and for the City Clerk to publish the public hearing notice and general summary of the FY2005-2006 Proposed Budget, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.