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III Regular Meeting January 24, 1983 Page 4 Mr. Farr moved to approve the changes of the pay and manning schedules of the Police Department and Mr. Brown seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Fire Department schedule was then discussed. Mrs. Norris moved to approve the pay and manning schedules for the Fire Department and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, \Which passed unani- mously. Direction was given to Staff to present to Council the appro- priate budget amendments necessary for these changes. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration approval for authorization to bid Victory Garden Phase II sidewalk project. Mr. Farr moved to authorize bids and Mr. Brown seconded the motion, which passed unani- mously. Mayor Craddock advised the Council would receive a presentation of a proposed sanitation contract. City Manager Gonzalez stated the Staff wanted the comments of the Council concerning the proposed contract. There was a discussion of the Council with Kelly Kilber concerning provisions of the contract. Tess Norris had a concern regarding the city's refuse equipment, in which she wanted the bidders to bid on the contract with and without the city's equipment, and Mr. Kilber stated Page 9 of the contract addressed this concern. City Manager stated the contract had a provision wherein an annual increase would not run over 7% (contract for 5 years, with 5-year option). Mr. Kilber said complaints of service would go directly from the citizen to the contractorpnd every 30 days the contractor was to submit the complaints to the city for review. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration the adoption of a Resolu- tion in support of the proposal for a bilateral nuclear weapons freeze or in the alternative, direct that the matter be placed on the ballot for the April 2, 1983 election, the caption of the Resolution which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION MANDATING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE ACTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSAL FOR A BILATERAL NUCLEAR WEAPONS FREEZE. After discussion Mr. Brown moved for approval of the alternate proposal, that the matter be placed on the ballot for the April 2, 1983 election. Mr. Farr seconded the motion, and on roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Brown, Farr, Craddock, Moore. NAY: Norris. ABSTAIN: None. Mr. Farr moved the Council adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, §2(e), V.A.C.S., to discuss pending litigation - SWT vs. City of San Marcos and Mr. Brown seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (10:20 p.m.). Mr. Brown moved the Council convene at 10:35 p.m. and Mr. Farr second- ed the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:36 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Farr. ~ œ,,~W( - Emmie Craddock Mayor