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124 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AUGUST 21, 1989 PRESENT: Mayor Kathy M. Morris Mayor Pro-Tern Rick Hernandez Council Members Billy G. Moore Ronald K. Hart Fred Guerra Betty Jane Kissler Bill Plummer City Manager Larry Gilley City Secretary Janis K. Womack Legal Counsel Steve Kosub Director of Finance Donna Farley Director of Public Works George Boeker Director of Inf. Mgt. Servs. Ramona Brown Director of Airport Jack Doughty Director of Env. and Engineering Steve Jenkins Director of Library Stephanie Langenkamp Director of Personnel Carolyn Liner Director of Parks and Recreation Rodney Cobb Fire Chief Dan O'Leary Director of Planning Mary Martinez Also Present: R. G. Phillips, Rachel Vasquez, Patty vJenk, Dan Nelson, Larry Dupont, Jenny Kile, Nick Caruso, Ray Berry, Wayne Moore, Richard Dotson and others. Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 10:10 p.m. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval to hold a public hearing on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in 1988 by more than three (3 %) percent. No action was needed on this item, as the City Council does not propose to increase property taxes by more than three percent. Mayor Morris introduced direction for publication of a notice of the public hearing on the tax rate (proposed date: August 30, 1989 at 6:00 p.m.). The Council advised no publication will be necessary as the City Council will not increase property taxes by more than three percent. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval for provision of legal services by Soules and Wallace and direction to Staff. The City Council held a discussion with Steve Kosub of Soules and Wallace regarding provision of legal services. Mr. Kosub advised the Council the City of San Marcos could contract for less than was budgeted for the Legal Department. Mr. Kosub recommended the Council retain a local attorney for the provision of Municipal Court prosecution. He stated it was too soon for him to be able to assess the workload of the Legal Department, having worked only two weeks with the City of San Marcos. He stated he provides legal services for the City of Seguin for $35,000-$40,000 per year. He stated the services provided Seguin do not include Municipal Court prosecution or staffing at any board or commission meetings. ~-1r. Kosub stated he does not handle litigation, but other members of his layV' firm do provide this service for cities. No action was taken regarding this matter. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration an Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Section 2(g), V.A.C.S., to discuss employment of a public employee (City Attorney). ~1r. Plummer moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 10:30 p.m. and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.