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Regular Meeting November 22, 1999 Page 5 Mr. Cox then moved for adoption of the Resolution as amended ($50,000) and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Moore, Cox. NAY: Hughson, Moseley, Hernandez. ABSTAIN: Doiron (affidavit of disclosure filed - out of Chambers during this matter). rhe motion failed. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the General Election date for City Elections. The Legislature provides authority for the City Council to change the election date from the first Saturday in May to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The Council must make this determination by December 31, 1999. Ms. Hughson stated she was against changing the City's election date and listed several reasons. Mayor Moore, Mr. Mihalkanin and Mr. Cox agreed with Ms. Hughson. Mr. Hernandez stated he is interested in the City having a different election date, but does not think the November option would be a date to change to. It was consensus of Council not to change from the May election date. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding dates for the Preliminary Budget Workshop and the Policy Statement Workshop. It was consensus of Council to set the Preliminary Budget Workshop for January 14 and 15, 2000 and the Policy Statement Workshop for February 11 and 12, 2000. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley introduced the new Public Works Director to the Council, Mr. Richard Mendoza. 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. Moseley advised the Council several Resolutions were considered at the TML Business Meeting held on Saturday at the Conference in Dallas. Mr. Moseley stated the delegates at the business meeting voted to leave the annexation resolution "as is", to study further how to deal with white tail deer being a nuisance in certain communities, and the introduction by the City of Fort Worth to recycle or have deposits on certain glass containers. Mr. Moseley stated the TML Conference in Dallas was a good conference. (2) Mr. Hernandez advised the Council he was unsuccessful in getting the endorsement of the Texas Municipal League of his nomination to the National League of Cities Board of Directors. Mr. Hernandez stated he plans to continue his efforts to seek a seat on the NLC Board. (3) Mr. Moseley stated he would bring a budget for the Census Committee after their next meeting. (4) Mr. Mihalkanin noted that Council had expressed support for changing some laws regarding property evaluations to offer tax breaks for the downtown area specifically. He would like a status report. (5) Ms. Hughson stated that while at the TML Conference in Dallas, she toured the 3-1-1/9-1-1 facility at City Hall. Ms. Hughson also mentioned some cities have removed the citizen comment portion from agendas due to legislative changes regarding the Open Meetings Act in connection with staff and third party briefings. TML is waiting on an Attorney General opinion on this matter. Mayor Moore introduced an addendum, a discussion regarding a proposed development moratorium. Mr. Cox stated he wanted to discuss two brief proposals regarding the Development Ordinance Task Force. (1) He requested the Council direct Staff and the Development Ordinance Task Force to expedite their review and recommendations regarding the Ordinance involving development over the Edwards Aquifer, and that the Council has indicated this to be a priority issue for the Council. (2) Mr. Cox also expressed the need for Staff to bring to the next meeting the time frames