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I I I 74 regular meeting july 28, 1980 page three James moved to adopt the Resolution with the stipulation that a letter to proceed with the sidewalks would have to come from the Council. Mr. Stokes seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced for consideration a report on the scope of the Bishop Street Improvement Program. Jim Byrn made a presentation to Council on the different sections of Bishop Street that could be improved. Mr. Stokes said that right-of-way was the first priority and drainage the second priority on this project. Mr. Brown questioned cutting down on the hill on Bishop St. The City Manager said that some cutting and filling were included in Section A of the presentation. Dr. Long suggested that the presentation should be shown to the neighborhoods involved in that area. It was pointed out that the neighborhood representatives received agendas for the Council meetings and could see the presentation at that meeting. Mr. Stokes asked that this item be on the August 11th agenda. The Mayor introduced for consideration action concerning Wonder World Drive (Redwood Road) utility line. Mr. Stokes made a motion to consider this a closed issue and that Du-Mor should reimburse the City the amount of their water consumption for the next 6 months. Mr. Stokes withdrew his motion and Mr. James made a motion to consider this a closed issue and that Du-Mor should pay the City the normal rate for a 2" meter. Mr. Cavazos seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor then introduced for consideration Item #12 out of order which was a Resolution having the following caption: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAID CITY AND CHARLES WILLIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AIRPORT MASTER PLAN SWUDY; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF SAID CITY TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Cavazos moved to adopt the Resolution. Mrs. Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced Item #13 out of order which was to discuss model Paraphernalia Industry Regulatory Act. Ollie Giles and Harry Stewart addressed the Council with their concerns over this item. The City Attorney stated that a copy of the model ordinance by the White House Staff should be looked at for further study. The Mayor requested that a copy of the model ordinance be obtained and given to Council for future consideration. The Mayor then introduced for consideration authorization for the City to bid sanitation canisters. The City Manager said that the original canisters received did not meet minimum specifications. The City Attorney said she felt that it was legal to go back to the second low bidder and see if he would sell the canisters to the City at the price originally bid. Mr. James made a motion to rebid the canisters. Mr. Stokes seconded the motion. The motion was then amended to accept the bid of the second low bidder if he is able to sell them at the original bid. If not, then the item will be rebid. The motion passed unanimously. The Mayor then introduced for consideration demolition of Guadalupe Street City Hall annex. Mr. Stokes moved to authorize the bid. Mr. James seconded the motion. Mrs. Norris aSked that the motion be amended to set a 90 day time limit on the contract. The amendment was acceptable to Mr. Stokes and Mr. James. The motion passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced for consideration authorization to bid for the lease or sale of Guadalupe Street City Hall property. Mrs. Norris made a motion to advertise the sale of the building and the portion of Lot 1 owned by the City. Mr. Cavazos seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.