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122 Regular Meeting May 10, 1993 Page 7 Mr. Plummer moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. The Chairperson for the Airport Commission requested this matter be tabled, so the amendment could be reviewed by the Airport Commission prior to Council approval. Mr. Taylor advised the Council the amendment is a substantive change. Mayor Morris moved to table the Resolution and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Hart, Morris, Cox. NAY: Guerra, Plummer. ABSTAIN: Hernandez. I Mayor Morris then moved the Lease be forwarded to the Airport I Commission for their consideration and language amendment and Mr. I Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (See below and Page 8 for reconsideration). Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the annual City auction and direction to Staff. The Council directed Staff negotiate with Hays County and Dave Burton Auctions to conduct a joint auction. .. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding a first quarter report from B.F.I. on curbside recycling. A written report was provided to the Council in their packets, and Jack Clements of B.F.I. was present and advised the Council B.F.I. is receiving 28% participation. The Council wanted to know what steps could be taken to get more participation. Mr. Hernandez stated he thought in addition to B.F.I. presenting programs at the schools, they also needed to reach community organizations, and he also pointed out the elderly do not understand what is being recycled. Mr. Guerra suggested B.F.I. work with Community Action to reach the elderly. Mayor Morris introduced a report from the Economic Development Council. The EDC provided a written report to the Council and Phil Nabors reviewed April's activities with the Council. He said they are advertizing in local journals and promoted the Texas Natural Program. The Council expressed concern with the lack of funds raised to fund the EDC, and Mr. Nabors stated they have set a goal to raise $20,000.00 by May 25. Mayor Morris introduced the city Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Moore recommended Staff check bidding prices to ascertain if the State Purchasing Contract has lower prices. (2) Mr. Hart asked Mr. Gilley about the backfill materials from lines in the Downtown area, and Mr. Gilley advised an independent testing laboratory will do sampling and documenting for potential shifting of the ground. Mayor Morris introduced the city Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mayor Morris advised the Council Judge Etheredge has requested the Mayor serve on the Hays County Combined Planning Council. Mayor Morris ¡ asked if the Council wants her to represent them or if a Council ' Member would like to serve, and they advised Mayor Morris they wanted her to represent the Council. (2) Mayor Morris asked the Council if they want to consider establishing a Commission for Disabilities. The Council was willing to explore the possibility of such a Commission and want to see a well defined charge of their role. Mr. Gilley stated Bob Ronson could serve as staff liaison and prepare a proposal for the Council's review. Mr. Hernandez stated if the City establishes such a Commission, he wants the Commission for Minorities advised of such. Mayor Morris moved for reconsideration of Item 7.D. (5), a Resolution, and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Moore not present the remainder of the meeting), the caption which was read as follows: