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Regular Meeting December 7, 1998 Page 5 Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson expressed the need to establish the tasks and time frame. The Council debated whether or'not it was wise to establish the committee and if it was needed. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend PART 2 in the second bullet to read, "provide advice to the City Council on the projects," and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Doiron, Cox. NAY: Moore, Moseley, Hernandez. ABSTAIN None. On roll call for adoption of the Resolution, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Doiron, Cox. NAY: Moore, Moseley, Hernandez. Ms. Hughson requested Staff bring the tasks to the Council to consider. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding Browning- Ferris Industries' (BFI) Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Contract. Mr. Cox stated the Main Street Advisory Board noted the public containers downtown were not being serviced properly. Jack Clements advised BFI was emptying the containers four times a week when they are in San Marcos (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). He will be meeting with Kelly Franks and the businesses to get their input regarding what it will take for the service to be satisfactory. They are willing to place more containers, a dumpster or whatever is needed. BFI will be able to provide a full report at the next regular Council Meeting. Linda Rife who is replacing Jack Clements was introduced to the Council and provided a handout regarding collection and recycling. Ms. Rife advised the Council of their community involvement with the Chamber and several organizations. Mr. Mihalkanin suggested they consider joining the Downtown Association. Kyle Hahn gave an update on Green Guy Recycling. They now have a privacy fence, have collected a lot of flood refuse, participated in neighborhood and river cleanups and have received a grant from the State for oil recycling. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding a review of the Development Ordinances. Mr. Mihalkanin stated we are on a growth corridor and it would be prudent to review these Ordinances and need a process to review them. Mr. Patterson stated the City Charter provides for a review of the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances and amendments are forwarded to the Council as needed. They are presently reviewing the River Corridor Ordinance. Mr. Cox inquired if the City has reviewed anything like the new urbanism, and Mr. Patterson stated they are beginning to have a little interest in this from developers. Mr. Cox stated we need to incorporate this into our Ordinances and thinks this will be a concept that needs to be addressed. Ms. Hughson stated she could see a temporary committee