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64 Regular Meeting July 10, 1989 Page 5 Jack Doughty, Airport Manager, advised the City Council the Minority Business Enterprise/Airport Committee is no longer needed. The Council discussed if the San Marcos Industrial Development Corporation Board of Directors will be needed past the end of this year. The Council discussed whether or not the Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of San,Marcos, Texas (JASBA) was needed. There has been a request from an agent of the owner that the agreement be amended to reduce the taxable value or to rescind the Ordinance. The Council discussed the possibility of the Mechanical Board of Adjustments and Appeals (the Council has not made appointments to this Board), the Plumbing Board of Adjustments and Appeals and the Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals being combined. The Council directed a Resolution be prepared to dissolve the Minority Business Enterprise/Airport Committee (adopted July 23, 1984); and directed an Ordinance be prepared to dissolve the Citizens' Storm Drainage Advisory Board (adopted January 26, 1987). The Council requested the Finance Department advise the Council regarding the need for the continuation of the San Marcos Industrial Development Corporation Board of Directors (Petition for Creation of Board July 30, 1979; Council Resolution August 11, 1980) and Mr. Gilley advise the Council if the Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of San Marcos, Texas (JASBA) Board (created be Ordinance adopted December 29, 1983) should be dissolved. The Council wants to amend Resolution 1984-89R to make an exception to allow the Fair Housing Commission members to be appointed to other boards and commissions of the City since the Commission only needs to meet to hear complaints of alleged discriminatory housing practices within the City of San Marcos, and only on one occasion has the Commission heard such a complaint; or the Council wants to look at the possibìlity of combining this Commission with another Board or Commission of the City. The Council would like for all new board members to receive an orientation, a calendar of board appointments be published, for all boards of the City to meet at least annually, and for information be formulated on the cost of a brochure regarding city boards. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding a Municipal Court prosecutor and direction to Staff. A budget amendment to place funds in the Professional Services line item needs to be accomplished before contracting arrangements are made. Ms. Grassle recommended two attorneys be contracted with for Municipal Court prosecution in order to avoid any conflicts of interest that might arise. The Council directed whatever action is needed in order to contract for prosecution be placed on the next Council agenda, including a budget amendment and contracts through the end of this fiscal year (September 30, 1989). Mayor Morris introduced a discussion item: to receive an update from the City Manager regarding maintenance and cleanup of the San Marcos River. Mr. Gilley stated the San Marcos River is an asset to our community. He stated the current level and flow 0 f water have caused debris to tangle in the aquatic growth, and that the Parks, Police and Fire Departments have provided a manual cleanup. He stated there needs to be a permanent solution to control the growth and control the sources of silt into the river and that a hand cutter has been ordered but that this is not a long-term solution. The City needs a weed cutter/harvester which will prevent the cuttings from going downstream. The Parks Department is looking at some equipment at this time and wants to be able to purchase something that can provide maintenance year round. Mr. Gilley provided brochures to the Council of equipment that is being considered and stated we have budgeted $40,000 for such equipment. Mr. Hart suggested the City seek alternatives, such as contracting for such service. Mr. Gilley stated the City has not actively pursued volunteer cleanup of the river, but volunteer cleanup efforts are scheduled in September. Karen