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83 Regular Meeting June 24, 1985 Page 9 excavation work might last two or three months. Mr. Nicola ex- pressed some concern that the sites might not be able to be se- cured. Mr. Garber stated that people are already disrupting and looting the sites on a regular basis and that he would like to examine the sites before everythiúg disappears. He stated that it might be conceivable to erect fencing for security purposes. Mr. Coddington moved to table the motion until further informa- tion could be furnished to the Council. Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Coddington, Guerra, Nicola. NAY: Parr, Craddock. ABSTAIN: None. The motion to table having failed, more discussion ensued con- cerning the time that the excavations would be made. Mr. Garber stated that the excavations could not take place until the fall of 1985. The City Manager stated that since that was the case there would be plenty of time now to obtain the information re- quested by the Council. Mr. Guerra asked Mr. Garber if he was requesting that the City assist the University in its efforts to secure the sites. Mr. Garber stated that the City has some obliga- tion to do that according to the State Antiquities Code. The City Attorney stated that he would look into that matter. Mr. Farr moved that the item be tabled until the next regular meeting, and Mr. Coddington seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration authorization to bid the Copy Machine for the City Secretary's Office. Mayor Craddock moved to authorize bidding and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration authorization to receive proposals for annexation surveys and other surveys as requested by the City. Mayor Craddock moved to authorize the receipt of proposals and Mr. Coddington seconded the motion. Mr. Farr inquired as to whether or not the City hadn't recently purchased elaborate equipment and put together a survey crew. The City Manager explained that the City does not have a Registered Professional Surveyor on staff. Mr. Farr expressed concern about hiring a surveyor on a contractual basis and stated that it might be more cost effective to hire a surveyor. Mr. Jenkins mentioned that new personnel in his department would include an individual who may be licensed within a few years. Mr. Farr inquired as to the salary range between that individual before becoming licensed and after licensing. Mr. Jenkins stated the salary difference would probably be around $4,000 to $5,000, but it would cost around $30,000 to hire a surveyor on a contractual basis. Mr. Parr requested information be furnished the Council concerning the difference in cost between hiring a surveyor or contracting with a surveyor and the amount of time the surveyor would require to perform the tasks requested by the City. Mr. Farr also stated some concern about whether the Ranch Road 12 annexation survey work listed in the Request For Proposal was necessary or not. The City Manager stated that the Request For Proposal would serve to obtain a lot of the information that the Council wished to have. The Council then voted unanimously to authorize the re- ceipt of proposals for annexation surveys and other surveys as requested by the City. Mayor Craddock moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session pur- suant to Article 6252-17, §§2(e}, (f) and (g), V.A.C.S., to seek the City Attorney's advice with respect to contemplated litigation and matters where the duties of the City Attorney to the City pursu- ant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17; the exchange of real property; and the appointment of a public officer or employee,