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252. Regular Meeting July 23, 2003 Page 3 Mayor Habingreither introduced the Staff Report. 1) Mr. O'Leary thanked the Blanco neighborhood for being present. He stated with new state regulations, these modular homes can spread throughout the City and could happen in many neighborhoods. He stated the State has allowed this to happen and Cities hands are tied. 2) Mr. O'Leary stated a colored map has been provided to indicate the area ordered to boil water due to potential contamination in the water system. He stated during construction in Willow Creek, a 16" waterline was struck and lowered the pressure in these areas. He also stated employees went door to door to inform the neighborhoods, and some restaurants were forced to temporarily close. Mayor Habingreither introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice regarding litigation, contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or a matter involving attorney-client privilege (Wastewater Treatment Plant Analysis). Ms. Narvaiz moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 7:52 p.m. and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council reconvene at 8:08 p.m. and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Habingreither introduced one appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint Ken Moss to the second alternate position and Mr. Taylor moved to appoint Randy Haverda to the second alternate position. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Moss: Narvaiz, Thomaides, Mihalkanin and Habingreither. Haverda: Taylor and Diaz. Mayor Habingreither introduced three appointments to the Charter Review Commission. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint Sue Cohen, Mayor Habingreither moved to appoint Randy Haverda and Mr. Diaz moved to appoint Ted Hindson on Mr. Montoya's behalf, which passed unanimously. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 86, UTILITIES, OF THE CITY CODE TO REVISE LOCAL INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE LIMITS, PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES, UPDATE DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS AND MAKE OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion. Tom Taggart, Director of Water/Wastewater, stated this Ordinance includes the permit requirements.