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61 Regular Meeting July 14, 1986 Page 17 had been contacted and no facility planning is available. Mr. Codding- ton stated this request was a few years premature. Johnny James stated this study would prove there is a need at the present time for a new facility. Mr. Nicola stated the City needed to resolve the short-term problem before looking at long-term desires. Mr. Nicola then moved not to authorize request for proposals and Mr. Coddington seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Brown, Coddington, Farr, Younger, Guerra, Nicola. NAY: Kissler. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Younger introduced for consideration authorization to bid an as- phalt supply agreement. Mayor Younger moved to approve authorization to bid and for the elimination of the performance, payment and bid bonds, and Mr. Coddington seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Younger introduced a discussion regarding office space for the Municipal Court and Police Department expansion. Mr. Gonzalez stated the Council needed to (1) determine urgency of space needs, (2) prepare specifications, (3) seek alternatives and, (4) make a decision. Susan Rose advised the Council a minimum of 2,500 square feet is needed but would like to have 3,000 square feet. Mr. Nicola asked Ms. Rose how badly and quickly the space is needed, to which she responded immediately. Mr. Nicola stated the City would probably prefer to purchase if time per- mitted, but if the need is immediate, then to consider lease of property. Mr. Farr indicated the Broadway property does not have adequate parking. Mr. Nicola asked Mr. Gonzalez how much time was needed in the bid process, to which Mr. Gonzalez responded 60 days. Mr. Farr indicated there are no funds budgeted and Mr. Gonzalez advised the City could finance the property with Certificates of Obligation, but it would take a little time to process. Ms. Rose indicated she would like Marcos Hernandez to stay on and did not want to go through the interview process. Ms. Rose indicated the Municipal Court computer had not been approved in the budget. Mr. Gonzalez stated a microcomputer could be purchased for their Department, and that it is correct that there is no funding. Mr. Gonzalez stated the Staff is working on addressing those needs, but it would be December before the computer could be provided in connection with the main frame. Mayor Younger advised the City Manager that the space situa- tion needed to be dealt with first and the computer at a later time. The City Manager is to provide sites for the Council's consideration on a short~term lease with 2,500 square feet to 3,000 square feet, parking for a minimum of 30 cars, option to lease or purchase with internal space to be built out with rooms as listed in Ms. Rose's memorandum. Mr. Gonzalez will prepare specifications and present comparisons to the Council. Mr. Gonzalez indicated specifications could be prepared by next week and have a 10-day advertising period. Mayor Younger introduced for reconsideration approval of the Municipal Court Judge's salary. Mr. Guerra moved to set Ms. Rose's salary at $34,000.00 and Mr. Brown seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Guerra moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, §§2(e) and (f), V.A.C.S., to discuss contemplated litgation, matters where the duties of the City Attorney to the City pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17; purchase of real pro- perty, respectively, and Mr. Brown seconded the motion, which passed unanimously {12:20 a.m.).