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Regular Meeting August 11, 2003 Page 5 the status of the Greenhouse Center and the Staff. Mr. O'Leary stated he is going to try and keep the Greenhouse Center function going. He stated he hopes to develop a strong volunteer effort. Mr. Thomaides asked if these cuts and reducing of staff are where they will least affect citizens. He also stated he has a concern with the handling of the hydrilla clogging the river and hurting tourism. He also stated he is concerned with adding a position when the City is cutting services to the citizens. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the Council approved the new position and now~to go back on the decision is not appropriate. He also stated the City Clerk's Office is several offices in one. He stated they maintain the City records, Vital Statistics, City Elections and other City businesses. Ms. Narvaiz stated she agrees with Mr. Thomaides on the City Clerk position. Mr. Sherwood Bishop stated two of the positions, which were cut, are listed in the Habitat Conservation plan as employees. He stated this is a working grant and without these positions, the City does not qualify for the grant. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration a public hearing and 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, INCREASING WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTIONS 86.231 AND 86.262 OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE; AMENDING SECTION 86.133 OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD A SUBSECTION (1) SETTING WASTEWATER SURCHARGE RATES; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Habingreither opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Habingreither closed the public hearing. Ms. Narvaiz moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Ms. Narvaiz stated she would like to notify the citizens before they receive an increase in water and wastewater rates. Rodney Gonzales, Director of Finance, stated a note regarding the increase in rates can be inserted in the Electric Bills. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading (Mr. Thomaides and Mr. Montoya were not present to vote on this item). 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 SECTIONS 14.006, 14.008 AND 86.309 OF THE CITY CODE TO EXEMPT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FROM CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES AND IMPACT FEES IF THEY ARE FUNDED IN WHOLE WITH COM>gJNTIY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Ms. Narvaiz moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin stated since he is a member of