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36 Regular Meeting January 24, 1994 Page 10 land, water rights, ownership of the dam and power line extensions. Mayor Morris stated the SMEU Board would like to proceed with finding the land and water ownership, the water rights and power line extensions, in addition to the environmental issues. Mr. Gilley stated Mr. Cummings would like to share information with the City concerning this project.- Mr. Moore suggested the study, be done on a step by step basis due to the cost of the project. Mr. Saffer stated the project could be terminated at any step during the procedure. Discussion ensued. Council directed staff to proceed with the SMEU Board's request. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Gilley advised the Council the City was awarded the Grant from Texas Parks & Wildlife for Rio Vista Dam and associated properties. (2) Mr. Gilley advised the Council the January Employee of the Month was Barbara Delgado. (3) Mr. Guerra asked where the City was on the Assistant City Manager search. Mr. Gilley stated the process had just begun and hoped to be completed by the first of April. Mr. Guerra stated he would like Mr. Gilley to advertise with the Hispanic ICMA newsletter. Mr. Gilley stated that was one of the groups being sought. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report. . Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. Mr. Moore stated Mayor Bruce Todd hosted a seminar of Regional Partners with regard to strategic programming. Mr. Moore stated Susan Reef of the Governor's Office contacted him regarding a meeting of the Edwards Aquifer Board regarding ethics. Mayor Morris asked the Council if they would like to proceed and participate with the San Marcos Literacy Action Grant jointly with the County. The Council agreed to proceed. The Council set a Special Meeting with the Airport Commission on February 14, 1994, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Mayor stated the Planning , Department would be holding a public hearing meeting on February 3, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. on CVBG. Mr. Hart stated he attended the Parkway Meeting and they were in the third year of studying loop expansion. Mr. Moore stated a meeting was conducted by Judge Etheredge regarding comprehensive transportation efforts. He stated railroad overpasses, the loop, FM 2439 and Ranch Road 12 were the main priorities, and that the smaller communities agreed San Marcos was the gateway community to the counties. Discussion ensued. The Council directed staff to check the City's position with the State regarding the overpass issue. Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of 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, and Section 551.074, duties of a public officer (Mayor). Mr. Hart moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 12:05 a.m. and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Hart moved to reconvene at 1:05 a.m. and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 1:06 a.m. on a motion made by Mr. Guerra and seconded by Mr. Cox.