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49 Regular Meeting July 11, 1983 Page 6 Mr. Earl Williams advised the Council that the City's auditors, Harold V. Simpson & Co., had reviewed the bids and recommended award of bid to Hays County National Bank. Jackie Matthys, Account- ing Manager recommended Hays Bank also. Mr. Moore moved to adopt the Resolution awarding bid and contract to Hays County National Bank for a period of two years, and Mr. Farr seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Brown, Farr, Craddock, Kissler, Moore. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Guerra, Kreczmer. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration approval of a tax refund to C. J. O'Brien for overpayment. Mr. Brown moved approval of a re- fund in the amount of $947.31 and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration approval for authorization to bid the Downtown Project Lighting Improvements (Community Develop- ment funds). Mr. Brown moved to approve authorization to bid and Mr. Farr seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration approval to award bid on a one-half ton pickup truck for the Animal Control Department. The Staff recommendation had been for a 4-cylinder truck with A/C in the amount of $8,006.00 from North Central Ford in San Antonio. After some discussion Mr. Brown moved award of bid to Grande Ford of San Antonio for a 6-cylinder truck with A/C for $8,095.00, becuase the Council felt the 6-cylinder vehicle could take more wear and tear and he directed that a budget amendment be prepared and presented to the Council. Mr. Farr seconded the motion, which passed unani- mously. Mrs. Mildred Sessom, who resides on Mimosa, then made a presentation to the Council concerning the "clean-out" in her back yard, from which raw sewage overflows from time to time. She has talked numerous times with staff members and although everyone has been courteous, they are not alleviating her problem. Public Works Director George Boeker advised the area was in need of new lines and that was in the bond package that is before the Council for consideration at this time. City Attorney Barbara Edwards advised the Council to postpone making a decision on this matter, as Mrs. Sessom had filed a claim against the City and it had been referred to the City's insurance carrier for handling. With this information, the Mayor said the Council would postpone any decision of this matter. Mr. Ron Sandford of Ron Sandford & Co., Austin, Texas, made a presen- tation requesting the Council review and revise the Ordinance on water meter deposits and water rates (Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, Sections 30-7 and 30-27). Mr. Sandford's company is refurbishing the Windsong Apartments, formerly Linda Lane Apartments. He is re- qui red to pay $4.00 per unit even during the time the apartments are vacant, such as during the renovation period, for which he feels is unfair. Additionally he has been required to pay a $1,900.00 deposit (1-1/2 times the estimated average monthly bill) that remains on de- posit with the City as long as he is owner of the property. He said he was willing to present a letter of credit in place of the money if the City would allow him to do so (procedure used in Austin). He re- quested the Council review this Ordinance to consider amendment of same to allow letters of credit in place of deposits.