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57 Regular Meeting June 23, 1997 Page 9 Ylayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley had no report for this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Attorney's Report. ivlr. Taylor had no report for this meeting. Mayor tiloore introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Ms. Hughson stated on July 24, 1997, the Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Texas State University would be hosting Public Safety Employees Appreciation Reception. 2) Would like the CVB board composition to be on the next agenda. 3) Mr. Guerra stated he would like the City ;Manager's contract on the next agenda or a Special Meeting. 4) The Council would like an update on Blanco Street. Mr. Gilley stated we have a start and end date. Need to try to negotiate with contractor. Currently 74 days past end date, weather cited for problems. Change order done last Friday to try to wrap up project. Very wet year has hampered construction process. We do- not know when will be finished - weather will be a factor. Remedied action if not concluded. Parking a problem for residents. Talked with Blanco residents to discuss further with them. Notice to proceed issue November 12, 1996. 6) tilr. Cox stated he represented the Mayor for the AmerHost Hotel opening and it was a very nice facility Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding direction to the 1997 Blue Ribbon Bond Committee. Mr. llihalkanin stated he wished the amendments to the charge would have been given to the committee so they would understand the direction for the bond'election was not solely transportation issues. Mayor Moore asked Ed Theriot if transportation only was the direction by staff. ivir. Theriot stated no. tilayor tiloore asked if they were told there was a $7 million cap. itilr. Theriot stated no; however, during the opening phases of the bond committee a presentation was given to them on the financial status of the city and their ability to handle a certain amount of debt which would not raise taxes. Mayor Moore stated the charge is listed and the committee should follow the direction of the Council which did not include a 57 million cap. Bill White stated he told the committee they would have approximately $7 million to work with that would not raise taxes; however, they were never given a cap. Joe Castillo stated staff understood from the last Council meeting there was a limitation to streets. tilr. Gilley stated he understood the Council's direction to be limited to transportation. vlr. Guerra suggested Mayor Moore meet with the Bond Committee at the next meeting to clarify Council's direction. Mayor Moore introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.07 1, to discuss pending litigation (San Marcos River Foundation vs. TNRCC; City of San Marcos reuse permit hearing); and Section >j 1.074, to discuss duties of a public officer (City Secretary). Mr. ivIihalkanin moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 12:15 p.m. and tits. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. i'vlihalkanin moved to reconvene from Executive Session at 12:31 p.m. and NIs. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 12:23 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Hernandez and seconded by.',vIr. ivIihalkanin. v? Guerra Council Member n ??l 4Jre Hughson Council tilember Billy G. Moore Mayor Ronald K. Hart Mayor Pro-Tem oe . Coxx, Council Member