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61 Regular Meeting October 28, 1985 Page 15 Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration award of bid for repair to the Dunbar roof. Mr. Farr moved to award bid to Arm of Texas, Inc., Austin, Texas, in the amount: of $19,500.00 and Mayor Craddock seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Coddington not present to vote on this item). Mayor Craddock introduced a discussion regarding traffic signalization. Steve Jenkins provided the Council with information prior to the meeting of two intersections with Texas Department of Highways and Fublic Trans- portation authorization: Bugg Lane at ?anch Road 12 and River Road at Highway 80. Steve Jenkins advised the Council construction on the bridge on Highway 80 would be after 1990. The Council directed Staff to obtain information as to when Highway 80 between IH35 and the bridge would be made into five lanes. City Manager Gonzalez stated he thought a Workshop should be planned in the near future for the Council to dis- cuss and select three intersections for future signalization. Mayor Craddock introduced a discussion regarding the proposed Ordinance creating a Social Service Budget Review Board. Mr. Coddington discussed the possible composition of the Board being someone from United Way, ,:;omeone from Hays Coun~y, two members from the City Council, one or two interested citizens and did not feel there needed to be a certified social worker on the Board. Mayor Craddock stated she thought there did need to be a professionally trained person on the Board. Mr. Nicola stated he did not want any Council Members on the Board. Mr. Farr con- curred thçt there should be seven members on the Board. Mr. Brown stated he thought there did need to be a person with training or exper- ience in social service on the Board, and that the Board should be com- posed of members with a broad representation, as each area has differ- ent perspectives to offer. The Council directed the matter be set on a future agenda for action. Mr. Guerra stated he was concerned with the role of the Staff with this Board. Mr. Nicola stated he wanted the Council to take action at the next meeting regarding the composition of an interim board that could assess the needs and provide that in- formation to the Council, with the interim board to consist of seven members. Mr. Coddington directed the City Secretary seek information from the Texas Municipal League and National League of Cities regarding social service programs and provide the information to the Council. Mayor Craddock introduced a discussion regarding the Softball Associa- tion's debt. Joe Lucio addressed the Council regarding the debt. Mr. Farr stated he was In favor of the City participating with the debt. The Legal Department was directed to work with the Softball Association. Mayor Craddock introduced a discussion regarding architectural services needed for the Dunbar renovation. Mr. Farr was in favor of the City contracting with a local firm, and for the City to preserve the histor- ical nature of the building. Jeff Kester had looked at Dunbar and ad- vised the Council it consisted of two buildings, the schoolhouse being a historic building, and the second building probably being an old dorm from Gary Job Corps. He stated the structure was in good shape and worthy of this renovation. The Council directed architectural services be pro- vided by Jeff Kester. Mayor Craddock introduced a discussion with City of Kyle officials for possible common Kyle/San Marcos city limits ( ETJ). Merle Wilkins, the City Administrator from Kyle, and City Manager Gonzalez reviewed with Council the areas in question. The Cities were in agreement for the area West of IH35 and requested the Staff work out the details for the East side of IH35 and bring the information to the Council at a future meeting (as soon as possible).