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15 Regular Meeting January 22, 1996 Page 2 Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to complete a vacancy on the Main Street Advisory Board. Mayor Morris moved to appoint Grant Mazak to complete the vacancy, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to complete vacancies on the Senior Citizens Task - Force. Mr. Moore moved to appoint Rev. Herman Foster (African-American community) to complete a vacancy¡ and Mr. Hernandez moved to appoint Nancy Fox of The Arboretum of San Marcos (representing retirement homes) to complete a vacancy, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced the receiving of a Performance Report from the Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) on the San Marcos Transit Bus System. Dave Marsh¡ Executive Director of CARTS, and Gary Barrett of San Marcos Transit, were present to give the report. Mr. Marsh advised they wanted to keep the historical flavor of San Marcos and preserve its beauty. They presently have trolleys and buses operating from a transfer station at the Old Too Bitter. The system connects downtown and the outlet malls. A map was reviewed of all the routes, and a shelter design to be used was shown. Their system operates to the schools, medical center and coordinates with the Durham Transportation System (Mr. Guerra present at 7:47 p.m.). Mr. Marsh stated full service started in October¡ and Mr. Barrett stated Route 1 is the west side historical route¡ Route 2 is to Uhland Road¡ Route 3 is Aquarena Springs route¡ Route 4 is Barbara Drive areal Route 5 is Bishop Street¡ Ranch Road 12 and Crockett School¡ Route 6 is Victory Gardens and the medical center, and Route 7 is the outlet malls, Goodnight Junior High and Hunter Road. Mr. Marsh stated money is spent in the community where possible. He stated students and children are utilizing the system and seniors are not. They need to be encouraged and educated to the hours of use. Some areas need to be 'made more accessible, and there is some commuter service to Austin. When the Hays County Restoration Project is completed, they want to have a permanent transfer station at that location. Mr. Hart asked Mr. Marsh what arrangements had been made with the public schools regarding charges and routes. Mr. Marsh advised they provide monthly passes for $10 with unlimited rides. Mr. Hart stated he has received criticism for empty buses operating, and Mr. Marsh stated they build sys~ems for peak service but that the system is adaptable and some changes have been made and more will be made. Mr. Marsh advised in November and December they had 1300 rides per month. Seventy percent of their funding is from the state government and thirty percent from the federal government. Mr. Hernandez stated the transit system is provided as a service to the community and not something that will ever profit, and Mr. Marsh agreed. Mayor Morris introduced a Report regarding the Airport Commission's goals for 1996. Chair Pat Spearman reviewed a handout of the Commission's goals with growth and potential development projections, funding possibilities, location of airport opportunities and stressed the importance of planning. The Commission wants the Council to visit the Airport and stated marketing strategies are key and crucial issues. Dr. Northcutt I stated the Commission wants to take a pro-active stance from 1996-2000 and stated instead of repairing, they want to prepare. He ! stated a key ingredient would be for the Council to stay actively I ..-- involved. Ms. Spearman stated they wanted to present a report each January, and in November or December each year advise the Council what was accomplished and plans for the coming year. Mayor Morris stated the Council is delighted with the aggressive role of the Airport Commission and thanked them for their hard work. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: