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130 - Regular Meeting April 28, 1997 . Page 2 benefit to the community. Mr. Rasco encouraged the Council to go by and take a look at the problems the project has caused. Mr. Rasco stated several buildings on the square have been damaged. Mr. Kyle Maysel stated he has been an attorney for 13 years and has heard about this project since the beginning. Mr. Maysel stated they were promised a 40 year capital improvement and what they are getting is shoddy work that won't last and is already broken. Mr. Maysel stated he has gone out and talked to the contractor about having someone watch the concrete overnight to prevent graffiti. Mr. Mayse! stated the contractor did have someone there one night although the person did not stay all night and in the morning found graffiti. Mr. Maysel stated he has been taking pictures of the poor quality work which is being done and would be happy to show the Council his album of pictures. Mr. Maysel stated no one is watching this project and they have defective workmanship and no quality control. Mr. Maysel stated every time they have brought it to someone's attention they have been rebuffed. Mr. Maysel stated he does not trust the contractors to fix what has been damaged in front of his building and if they touch his building he will call the police. Mr. Maysel stated the Council needed to address the problems and have quality control every day on this project. Mr. Maysel stated the Council should be ashamed of the quality of work which is being done downtown and should not let this continue. Mr. Maysel stated this project is placing people out of business. Mr. Mark Brown, owner of Gordo's, stated the project needed to be finished and it has been dragging on for too long. Mr. Brown stated he has spoken to the owner of the company and he informed Mr. Brown he was $10,000 in the hole and will not be making any money out of this project. Mr. Brown stated he has had some marble damaged in front of his building and does not feel the contractor can match the marble. Mr. Brown stated before these people get a check and finalize the project, someone needs to go out there and make sure the owners of the buildings are taken care of and it will solve a lot of lawsuits down the road. Mr. Brown stated someone needs to also go out there and find out when this project is going to be completed, wrap it up and get it done. Mr. Gilley stated a lot of Staff time has been spent on this project and the results are not what everyone wants them to be. Mr. Gilley stated they will do what it takes for the contractor to stay on this job until he is finished. Mr. Gilley stated the contractor has an .obligation to produce a quality product. Mr. Rasco informed the Council three of the buildings on the square are historical and they have been defaced during removal of the protective coverings. Mayor Pro-Tem Hernandez introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Ms. Womack stated there is one vacancy and the names submitted are reappointments. Ms. Womack stated Dean Lalich and Betty Robinson would like to be reappointed and Tommy Hamilton does not wish to be reappointed. Ms. Womack stated Mr. Carlos Hernandez was being recommended to replace Mr. Randy Chipman and they did not have a name to replace Mr. Hamilton at this meeting. Mr. Guerra nominated Carlos Hernandez and Mr. Cox nominated Mr. Dean Lalich for reappointment and Mr. Hart nominated Betty Robinson for reappointment. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the nominations. Mayor Pro-Tem Hernandez introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Human Development Commission. Mr. Mihalkanin nominated Anita Reyes. On roll call the following vote was recorded. Aye: Hart, Hernandez, Cox, Mihalkanin, Hughson Abstain: Guerra : ! ! Mr. Guerra stated his reason for abstaining was Ms. Reyes was his aunt and had just - found out she was being nominated. The remaining appointment will be rescheduled. Mayor Pro-Tem Hernandez introduced for consideration receiving information from Robert Mooney, Member of Hays County Appraisal District Board of Directors, and hold discussion regarding selection of Board Members and direction to staff. Mr. Mooney stated there had been a large discussion of increasing the number of membership from 5 to 7 and he would encourage the Council to pass a resolution to that effect. Mr. Mooney stated he felt they needed representation from Dripping Springs ISD and Wimberly ISD. Mr. Mooney