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37 Regular Meeting August 26,1985 Page 6 Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration award of bid for the street maintenance program. Mr. Farr moved for award of bid to W. A. Hollub Co., Inc. of Seguin, Texas in the amount of $171,628.46 for labor, equipment and materials and Mr. Nicola seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Coddington not present to vote on this item) . Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration award of bid for the work management system for the Public Works Department. Mr. Farr moved for award of bid to LWFW in the amount of $15,600.00 for software and $3,337.68 to Tandy and Company for hardware and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Brown, Farr, Craddock, Guerra, Kissler, Nicola. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Coddington. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration authorization to purchase master planning computer equipment for the Planning Department. Mr. Coddington moved for approval for the purchase as set out in the at- tached memorandum of Frank Robbins at an estimated cost of $6,515.00 and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock introduced a discussion regarding the Fish Hatchery Building. City Manager Gonzalez advised the Council the building would be utilized for one office in the upstairs section and the Council needed to determine the use of the building. Mayor Craddock said she was opposed to anyone organization having exclusive use of the building and wants the Council to determine a charge for the use of the building. Mr. Farr stated he thought it should be another facility of the City for the public's use and that an organization could be used to show the "River of Innocence" film. Mayor Craddock suggested the Parks Board review the matter with Terry Colley to consider recommenda- tions of fees and supervision and janitorial service. Mayor Craddock directed the Parks Board also review a name for the building. Mrs. Nicky Johnson of the San Marcos Arts League made a request for office space for their organization and she was advised to direct her request to the Parks Board. The Council directed this matter be expedited by the Parks Board. Mayor Craddock introduced a discussion regarding a proposed Ordinance creating a Social Services Budget Review Board. Mr. Brown asked Mr. Gonzalez about the time frame for creating the Board and felt the scheduling should be implemented sooner. Mr. Guerra said he felt we could take the strength of the Ordinances of Austin and San Antonio and place a person with financial background to assist in evaluation. Mr. Farr suggested a blue ribbon type committee be set up to assist a staff person. Mr. Hankins advised the Council he was not sure any staff members were qualified to review social service needs and programs. Mayor Craddock stated she was in favor of an agency reviewing the needs for the Council. Mr. Farr stated this TIlatter needed to be placed on a future agenda for action. Mr. Brown stated since Revenue Sharing funds will not be available in the future, the City needs to look at another source of funding and that he wants this committee put in place as soon as possible to get it started, and that refinements can be made as needed later. He stated the staff person assigned to assist this committee needs to have an understanding of social service needs. Mr. Farr suggested two staff persornbe assigned, one with a social back- ground and another with financial background. Mr. Coddington suggested and it was consensus of Council a Workshop be scheduled the third week in September to decide how this matter will be handled.