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179. Regular Meeting April 14, 2003 Page 11 Airport to relieve aviation for Austin and San Antonio. He stated this Resolution was adopted last year and has now expired and needs to be renewed. Mr. Taylor inquired as to the Airport Commission vote on this matter. Mr. O'Leary stated only one Commissioner was opposed to the Resolution. Mr. Mayhew stated last year Legislators made it known the State was looking for a site north of Austin. He stated the State could invest as much as $90 million dollars in this Airport. He stated he feels this is a good investment for the City and he has no intention of giving away the San Marcos Airport. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels the State would not give the airport back to the City if they invested $90 million dollars into the airport. He stated he is opposed to this Resolution, because he feels the State could come in and take over the Airport and they might even need more land, which additional land would be taken off the tax roll. Mr. Montoya stated he is in favor of this Resolution and thinks this would be a good capital investment for San Marcos. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Montoya, Narvaiz, Habingreither, Taylor and Mayhew. NAY: Mihalkanin. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 24 removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MAi{COS, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EASY DRIVE STAKE, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF GLOBAL POSITIONING SURVEY EQUIPMENT FOR THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE TEXAS BUILDING AND PROCUREMENT COM~{ISSION QISV PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Narviaz moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor asked for a clarification of this Resolution. Mr. 0'Leary stated this Resolution is to purchase a piece of equipment for the Engineering Department, which will allow them to complete more capital improvement projects. He also stated this equipment requires only one staff member instead of two staff members, which the current equipment requires. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 25 removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SUPERIOR CONCRETE PRODUCTS FOR THE SCREENING WALL AT LOOP 82 SUBSTATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE