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49 Regular Meeting March 16, 1998 Page 9 Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 12.D.(l4), adoption of a Resolution, removed from the consent agenda, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCil., OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE JACKSON CHAPEL ADDITION AS A NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERV ATIONIREDEVELOPMENT AREA UNDER THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hart stated although he did not have any financial interest in this item, he would be abstaining from the discussion. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Moore, Cox, Hernandez. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Hart. (Mf. Guerra not present on roll call). Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval to change the Regular Meeting date of Monday, May 25,1998 due to the Memorial Day Holiday. Ms. Hughson moved to change the meeting date to May 18, 1998 and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (Mr. Hart not present on roll call). 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. Mayor Moore introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Mr. Guerra asked about the study regarding user fees. Mr. Gilley stated some of the proposed fees have been implemented through adoption and some need further study. He stated he would bring the information to the Council periodically. Mr. Gilley explained there are a variety of user fees including franchise, streets, alleyways, right-of-ways and haulers. 2) Mayor Moore stated he attended the Corridor Council Conference in France to study the French Rail System. He stated the Corridor Council would hold a meeting on May I, 1998, in Strahan Coliseum to discuss the Conference in connection with commuter rail from Austin to San Antonio with stops in San marcos and New Braunfels, as well as education, workforce, water and other issues. 3) Ms. Hughson stated the Hays County Infrastructure Committee was discussing a new road study being commissioned. She stated FM 110 loop around San Marcos was discussed and that it could potentially relieve traffic in many areas of town. She stated the Committee needs the information by April 9, 1998. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss pending litigation (Boyd vs. DuMor Construction, Et AI) and matters where the City Attorney's ethical duty to the City clearly conflicts with Government Code, Chapter 551 (development incentive proposal- Springtown Center; utility service extensions - IH-35 North and SH-123). Mr. Hernandez moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 10:02 p.m. and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to reconvene from Executive Session at 11 :31 p.m. and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11 :31 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Mihalkanin and seconded by Mr. Hernandez.