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89 Regular Meeting December 13, 1993 Page 6 AYE: Moore, Hart, Cox, Plummer. NAY: Mooney, Morris, Guerra. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval to set the salary ~ of the Municipal Court Judge (correction from salary set December 7, 1993). Mr. Moore moved to set the salary at $50,406.00 ($44,406.00 + $6,000.00 for magistration) and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Gilley advised the Council the Employee of the Year is Tony Salinas. The Council requested a proclamation be prepared to present to Mr. Salinas. (2) Mr. Gilley stated an article had appeared in the Austin American-Statesman regarding a discussion he had with Kyev Tatum regarding the Dunbar barracks. Mr. Gilley stated no commitments were made to move the building back to the neighborhood, and information will be brought to the Council for consideration. He will continue to talk with the Hays County Women's Center regarding their interest in the building also. (3) The Greater San Marcos Youth Council has implemented a program calred Project Safe Place establishing locations for assistance to children needing a place to go and adult supervision. They have requested fire stations be included, and it was consensus of Council for the city's fire stations to be used for this purpose. Mr. Guerra asked for a report on the Helping Hand Program. (4) Mr. Gilley advised the Council the new library opening will be January 9 with a welcome from 2:00-6:00 p.m. The Council has been asked to participate in the welcoming. The old library will close on December 31 and the new library will open on January 9. (5) Mr. Hart asked that information be provided to the news media regarding the waste Ordinance. Mr. Gilley advised on Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. a meeting will be held to clarify information on the process, surcharge, and the city will offer assistance to lessen the impact. Mayor Morris made reference to the last paragraph in Mr. Haney's letter and requested all his points be addressed in the course of the City's business. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor advised in the Sierra lawsuit Judge Bunton agreed to appoint a monitor over the Edwards, which will be a paid position. Mayor Morris introduced the city Council's Report. (1) Mayor Morris stated the Wallace Neighborhood has requested more stop signs. A warrant study stated they did not qualify for more signs. She wants Staff to look at placing more signs to accommodate their needs. Mr. Gilley.stated the Council at their discretion can place signs and enforcement could also be improved. He stated we could talk about this in Jqnuary.. Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, section 551.071 to discuss pending litigation (Sierra Club vs. Babbitt) and matters where the City Attorney's ethical duty to the city clearly conflicts with Government Code, Chapter 551. Mr. ,Hart moved the Council adjourn into Exeèutive Session at 9:23 p.m. and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Moore not present to vote on adjournment and returned at 9:24'p.m.). Mr. Guerra moved the Council reconvene at 11:35 p.m. and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at. 11:36 p~m. on motion made by Mr. Moore and seconded by~. Mooney. l~ [tt,~~ Ka~M. Morris Mayor