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<br /> 49. <br />Regular Meeting February 26, 2001 Page 8 <br />decline in tourism because of mobility issues, and roadways bpilt many <br />years ago were not built to accommodate the weight loads today. Mr. <br />Alexander wants a 5 cent gas tax increase, with some of the funding to go <br />to roads. Cheryl Jackson stated Amtrak was partnering with Hertz Rent a <br />Car. Ms. Tatum suggested our CVB should look at vacation packages being <br />offered in San Marcos since the Texas Eagle comes through San Marcos daily <br />and could be partnered with a rent car agency for tourism possibilities. <br />(2) Ms. Hughson stated she would be interested in Joe Schneider's comments <br />regarding Bishop Street turn lanes. Mr. Gilley stated he would bring <br />information back to the Council. (3) Mr. Doiron reminded everyone of the <br />Sesquicentennial Picnic activities scheduled for Saturday, March 3. (4) <br />The River Cleanup is also scheduled for March 3 at 10:00 a.m. (5) Mr. <br />Mayhew reminded everyone of the dedication of the fire bell at 11:00 a.m. <br />on Friday, March 2 and thanked Ms. Tatum for her excellent report. <br />Mayor Chiu introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government <br />Code, Section 551.072 and 551.073, to discuss negotiated contracts for <br />prospective gifts or donations to the City (Hays County Civic Center); and <br />Section 551.074, to discuss the appointment of public officers (Planning <br />and Zoning Commission), and Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's <br />advice regarding the Tanger-Prime-City Advertising Program Contract. Mr. <br />Doiron moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 9:03 p.m. and <br />Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. <br />Mr. Doiron moved the Council reconvene at 10:38 p.m. and Mr. Moseley <br />seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. <br />Mayor Chiu introduced the Resolution tabled earlier in the agenda for <br />discussion in Executive Session (Page 7). Mr. Doiron moved to withdraw <br />his earlier motion to amend and Ms. Hughson withdrew her second. On roll <br />call for adoption of the Resolution, the following vote was recorded: <br />AYE: Moseley, Hughson, Chiu, Cox, Tatum. <br />NAY: Doiron, Mayhew. <br />ABSTAIN: None. <br /> motion made by Mr. Moseley and <br /> íb.-:¡ /' <br /> . <br /> " <br /> /' <br />