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66 Regular Meeting August 13, 1984 Page 8 Mayor Craddock introduced a briefing on method of handling land use map changes from Frank Robbins, City Planner. Mr. Robbins stated the Planning and Zoning Commissions would be holding a joint meeting to consider recommendations to the Council on August 21. The Council directed this subject be placed on the August 16 Emergency Meeting of the Council to offer direction to Mr. Robbins to present to the Plan- ning and Zoning joint meeting. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration approval for new personnel position, staff engineer (for the Wastewater Treatment Plant). Mr. Guerra moved for approval of the new position and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock introduced a discussion on the reorganization of the Health Department pursuant to a change in statute. Mr. Guerra moved this item be tabled and Mayor Craddock seconded the motion, which passed unani- mously. Mayor Craddock introduced a presentation by Missouri Pacific Railroad regarding the speed of trains through our City. Randy Weiss of Missouri Pacific Railroad in Palestine, Texas made a presentation to the Council requesting the City remove the phrase "corporate limits" from the Ordin- ance regulating the speed of trains through our City. He will be in contact with the City Attorney in the near future. Mayor Craddock introduced a presentation by Jerry Klossner regarding the proposed River Bend Development located at Cheatham Street next to Glover's Island. Mr. Klossner presented a site plan for the Council'~ review. He said if the City wants to make a park out of the area, he wanted the negotiations to begin for the price of the land. He stated the property is in the floodplain and partially in the flood- way. He stated F.I.M.A. has advised the City to use the most current floodway maps. He said if the Council wishes to condemn his property, to proceed with doing so. Mr. Klossner stated he is in compliance with F.I.M.A. and has complied with all requirements. He stated on June 11 he made application to file a building permit, has made application for a land use change and made application for a floodplain development permit. Mr. Guerra moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, §2 (e), §2(f) and §2(g), V.A.C.S., to discuss personnel contemplated litigation, matters where the duty of the City Attorney to the City pursuant to the Code of Professional Res~sibility of the State Bar of Texas requires confidentiality, and negotiation of contract, and Mr. Coddington seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (9:56 p.m.). Mr. Farr moved the Council convene at 10:44 p.m. and Mr. Coddington seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Guerra not present to vote on this item). The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. on motion made by Ms. Kissler and seconded by Mr. Coddington. ~{~ Emmie Craddock Mayor