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110 Regular Meeting July 12, 1999 Page 7 TEXAS CHANGING THE NAME OF PECAN STREET TO WILLOW STREET, FROM PEACH TREE STREET TO SESSOM DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Ordinance and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson moved to amend changing the name to "Loquat." Mr. Gí11ey stated that a long-term resident of the street asked that if the name must be changed, that she prefer Loquat. Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hughson, Doiron, Moore, Cox, Hernandez, Mihalkanin. NAY: Moseley. ABSTAIN: None. See minutes of July 26, 1999 for formal adopting. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding appeal of TNRCC decision on "Bed and Banks" Permit and direction to Staff. Mr. Gilley stated the Council could accept or appeal the permit. Mr. Taylor stated the process for appeal would be brief and the law issues would be heard by the District Court, not a jury. Ms. Hughson asked Mr. Taylor what would the appeal cost the City. Mr. Taylor advised the Council to adjourn into Executive Session if they had any further questions. The Council agreed to discuss this issue in Executive Session. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding a request from the First Methodist Church for removal of the primary line located in the Post Office Alley between Frost Bank and the church. Mr. Gí1ley stated the requestor usually pays for all fees, but in this circumstance the City would pay the fees to remove the lines and the funds- would come out of the San Marcos Electric Utility's current budget. Mr. Hernandez asked staff to bring this issue back to the City Council at the next regular meeting. Mr. Gilley stated that would not be necessary since the funds would be under $15,000.00 and the Council agreed. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding the Citizen Comment Period language and direction to Staff. Mr. Hernandez stated the Council should either direct Staff to further research or place the issue on a future agenda so that the individual will know he/she has been heard. Ms. Hughson stated no yielding of time should be allowed, and if so allowed, there should bé a limitation. Ms. Hughson stated she would also like the citizens to submit a written form on their issue as has been discussed in the past. Mr. Mihalkanin stated to accept the language as proposed and limit the number of yields to no more than nine minutes and the Council agreed. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. NIr. Gilley had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Council's Report. 1. Mr. Hernandez stated he would like in writing the timing when Post Road wíll be paved. 2. Ms. Hughson asked Mr. GHley if there will be an agenda item regarding the Confederate Airforce. Mr. Gilley stated he has not spoken to the individual and will bring this to the Council as soon as possible. Ms. Hughson asked if the Animal Shelter is in need of supplies. The Council agreed to discuss this at the Budget Workshop Meetings. 3. Mr. Cox stated he would like to pursue a discussion regarding the SWT Parking Lot. Mr. Gilley stated the SWT Parking Lot will be placed on the next agenda. 4. Mr. Moseley asked Mr. Gilley when the video equipment would be installed. Mr. Gilley stated the video equipment should be finished by the end of July and would like more time to learn how to operate the equipment. Mayor Moore introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice on TNRCC Bed and Banks Permit; and (Infill Development Incentive Agreement-Holland/LBJ Drive area). Mr. Hernandez moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 10:40 p.m. and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed