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5 Regular Meeting August 9, 1993 Page 5 Mr. Plummer introduced a discussion regarding accepting for maintenance a section of FM621 between Tampico street and Hays and direction to staff. The Council was advised in order to signalize the intersection, portions of the intersection need to be closed and create a loop of Tampico, Hays and Monterrey streets. The City would then be responsible for the maintenance of the closed streets (a section of FM621 between Tampico and Hays). Mr. Guerra asked what impact this would have on the neighborhood grocery located there. Mr. Gilley stated he would talk with the owner to determine the impact and provide the information to the Council. Mr. Guerra stated he thinks the grocer serves the area and not just the neighborhood. Mr. Gilley stated he would also present the plans to the Neighborhood Association. The Council directed Mr. Gilley to meet with the property owners, grocery store owner and the Neighborhood Association and bring their comments back to the Council and the plan. Mr. Hart stated he also wants the alternative plans that were not workable. The Council wants to be notified of the date when the Neighborhood Association Meeting takes places. Mr. Plummer introduced a public hearing on the 1993-1994 Budget, including the (1) General Fund; (2) Special Revenue Fund; (3) Debt Service Fund; (4) capital Project Fund; (5) Enterprise Fundj and (6) Trust and Agency Fund. Mr. Plummer opened the puBlic hearing. Tony Wilson, a member of the Main Street Advisory Board, stated he was in favor of new lighting for Downtown, in favor of 5 new police officers for improved presence in the downtown area, and in favor of the trolley system happening as an ongoing project of the City as it would benefit the citizens. Jean Keas stated she is a member of the Downtown Association and encourages the Council to approve Mr. Wilson's list. She stated there are issues of security in the downtown area and supports the lighting and police officers to help the situation. She stated they also need new sidewalks to create a pleasant atmosphere to bring people to San Marcos. Mr. Hart requested she bring before the Downtown Association the 2:00 a.m. drinking issue to see what they think. Alma Briggs of the Food Bank was present to answer any questions of the Council. No one else wished to speak, so Mr. Plummer closed the public hearing. Mr. Plummer introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley provided the Council with additional budget information as follows: 2 cents = $129,980. 1 additional C.I.D. Officer - $47,000 Youth Center Staff - $55,000 1 full time, 2 part time, and equipment Reserve Police Officers - $66,000 1 Engineering Technician III - $30,000 Reduce EMS budget - ($33,000) Net Effect Fund Balance - ($35/020) Deduct Valuation Change - ($62,178) Total Effect Fund Balance - ($97,198) Mr. Gilley stated the positions would not be filled until the $97,198 is zeroed out. Mr. Hart stated he is not convinced the Reserves are the route to go. The Council asked for specifics what the $66,000 for the Reserves Program would buy. Mr. Guerra stated he wants two C.I.D. Officers considered in the budget. Mr. Jenkins stated the Engineering Tech would work on traffic flows, location of signs, signals, speed zones and traffic counts. Mr. Guerra stated he was concerned about the large pay increases for the police captain positions and not for other positions. Mr. Cox stated he would like to be provided with information what other cities do with Reserves and their opinions what they think about their programs. Mr. Hart stated he is opposed to a 2 cent tax increase. Mr. Gilley stated he has not presented cuts in the capital outlay proposals in the budget as they are needed. Mr. Mooney stated the Planning Commission wants more neighborhood visibility of police officers, and SWT has indicated the EMS program is doing a good job. The Council indicated SWT should help support the EMS program. Mr. Moore stated Chief Allen at SWT could be contacted regarding the EMS program. The Heritage Association is raising funds for lights for