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142 Regular Meeting April 26, 1999 Page 9 Mayor Moore introduced the City Council's Report. Mayor Moore stated the Texas Department of Transportation meeting will be held Wednesday in the morning at the Activity Center regarding the Rail discussion. Mr. Doiron stated the Youth Work Force Development Board has had tremendous help from the City to place individuals in jobs at the San Marcos Public Library. The individuals will take a four hour training session and then match them with the appropriate position. Mr. Doiron stated the Amber Plan started around Dallas a few years ago for a child that was abducted by the name of Amber. A message is immediately broadcasted in all forms of the media to call the 1-800 phone number for anyone who has seen the missing child. Mr. Doiron stated he would like to have that started in Hays County and directed Staff to contact the phone number for information. Mr. Doiron stated the Greenbelt Alliance with Parks Services has grants, one being from the Department of Health for $2,500.00 for hiking trails. He would like to set up a skateboard park for children to keep them off the streets. Mr. Hernandez stated this issue has come up in the past, but the Council has concern about the liability issues involved. The Council agrees to look at investigating how other cities set up their programs and the possibilities of grants for this kind of program. Ms. Hughson stated the Texas Department of Transportation will have their meeting in Burnet regarding TXDOT Projects in our district and April 30, 1999 is the deadline to commit. Ms. Hughson wants to revisit the tracks on Hopkins Street instead of Bishop and the Council agreed. Ms. Hughson wants a full report regarding the smell at the Wastewater Treatment Plant as soon as possible. Mr. Gilley stated the Wastewater Treatment Plant has been fully operational for the last three weeks and they have identified the source and will provide the Council with a full report. Ms. Hughson stated what are the options regarding Bowden Company's appeal. Mr. Taylor stated the appeal process can be placed as a discussion item and the Staff will prepare a complete explanation for the basis of the award. The Council will need to direct Staff on what to do next, or the Council can place this item as an action item at the next regular meeting to cancel the contract that has been awarded already and reaward the same contract to Bowden. Central Texas Roads has already begun their process for several weeks now, but the City will have to pay them the cost they have incurred for work that they were prepared to do. The Council agreed to have this item at the next regular meeting to consider canceling the current contract. Ms. Hughson stated the need to look at street abandonments and perhaps changing that process and the Council agrees to review the process. Ms. Hughson asked when will the Council be receiving flood information. Mr. Gilley stated the detailed information will be provided to the Council. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss matters involving the City Attorney's advice (1998 Water/Wastewater Revenue Bonds); and Sections 551.072 and 551.073, to discuss the purchase of real property (crosstown artery proposal) and exchange of real property (Comanche Street Wells). Ms. Hughson moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 11:25 p.m. and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to reconvene from Executive Session at 12:43 a.m. and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-tem Cox introduced a discussion item regarding Comanche Street Wells and direction to Staff. There is consensus of the Council to draft a letter to offer some options to Dr. Supple's letter and the Council would like a copy before the final copy is signed by Mr. Cox. Ms. Hughson moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:04 a.m. and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. f Billy G. Moore Mayor tx/va kll&? Ed Mihalkanin Jie Hughson Council Member Council Member