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6 REGULAR MEETING treatment plant sludge had more is expensive an this because we unanimously for AUGUST 10, 1998 PAGE 6 where sludge can be applied. Ms. Hughson asked if the value if used with compost, and Mr. Jenkins stated it 1 labor intensive to mix but we could exper_ment with have access to chips and sludge. The Council voted adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval by record vote to set the date for a public hearing on increasing tax collections for the 1998-1999 fiscal year budget. Ms. Hughson moved for approval by record vote to set the public hearing date for Thursday, September 10, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding a proposed purchase of the Incubator buildings by Cer.-Tex Certified Development Corporation and direction to Staff (Mr. Doiron left the meeting at this point - 10:15 p.m.). Mr. Tay-or advised the San Marcos Industrial Foundation consent is necessary, and they voted today to not sell to Cer_-Tex as they had proposed. Mr. Taylor stated the City cannot disregard the time sensitive agreement we have with the State on this matter. Mr. Gilley stated we could close out the contract but not in the time frame proposed by Cen-Tex. It was consensus of Council not to entertain this proposal. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the proposed Bond Election Proposition language and direction to Staff. Mr. Gilley reviewed with Council the proposed language provided by Bond Counsel, Rick Fisher. Ms. Hughson thinks the citizens reed options to choose and wants separate items. Mayor Moore wants more broken out than as presented. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he would be in favor of Wonder World right-of-way being separate. Ms. Hughson stated she is concerned Westover should be an item citizens should be able to vote on separately and Wonder World separately, and the rest of the items together. Messrs. Mihalkanin, Cox and Hernandez agreed with Ms. Hughson. Mr Mihalkanin expressed concern regarding Bishop Street. Mr. Gilley stated it needs general reconstruction. It was overlayed about ten years ago. The cost from Hopkins to Ranch Road 12 would be approximately $600,000.00. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he would be willing to add Bishop reconstruction to the bond issue. It was consensus of Council to do so. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the proposed Police Department reorganization. Chief Griffith stated the reason to reorganize is to put as many officers on the street as possible and to improve the communications and efficiency of the department. Mr. Gilley advised the use of an assessment center over testing was a choice made by the Police Department. Chief Griffith stated the plan is to begin with personal development. The Department has qualified personnel, and he wants to develop interaction between the personnel. The plan includes personal development, problem solving and quality management. The present staff total is 92 and the new plan would be 99.5. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the plan calls for people in a current rank going to a lower rank, and Chief Griffith responded they will not lose money, but will lose insignia. Mr. Gilley stated the fundamental difference in a captain position and a commander position is they will not need to be tested. The Chief can determine by best qualified. He would not be required to hire who scores highest on a test. The Civil Service promotions are through examination. The current patrol officers have four districts with four officers and a supervisor, and in the new plan would have five districts with five officers and a supervisor. Ms. Hughson asked if all positions now go through the assessment center. Mr. Moseley asked how we protect against discrimination, and Chief Griffith responded by placing faith in the person making the appointments. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding coordinating attendance at sessions of the National League of Cities Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, December 1-5, 1998. It was consensus of Council to proceed with this discussion when all Council were present. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting.