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Regular Meeting April 9, 2001 137. Page 11 wants language that reads the training should be completed before serving in office. Mr. Mayhew wanted wording the Council would promote from the alternate position. Ms. Hughson stated if the Commission was in a bind and the Council appointed someone to the P&Z Commission, she wanted wording the training would be completed within a certain period of time. Mr. Taylor stated for clarification if others were allowed to sit in on a training session, that would not count for training by our Ordinance. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding Activity Center fees. Council agreed to delay this discussion to another time. The Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding the June 2, 2001 Runoff Election date. It was consensus of Council to hold the June 2 Runoff Election jointly with the County's Bond Election if the City needs to hold a Runoff Election. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding the Austin Community College. Mayor Chili stated he had met with Dr. Richard Fonte' and others regarding core courses offered in San Marcos presently and the possibility of adding to this curriculum. Mayor Chiu stated a committee will be formed to meet periodically over the next six months to look at increasing ACC's curriculum in San Marcos. Mayor Chiu stated the committee will consist of the City of San Marcos, and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, SMCISD, Texas Workforce, Hays County, Dr. Paul Buntyn, ACC, San Marcos South side and North side. Mr. Moseley stated a representative from Gary Job Corps should also be included. Mayor Chiu introduced the City Manager's Report. at this meeting. Mr. Gilley had no report Mayor Chiu introduced the City Attorney's Report. report at this meeting. Mr. Taylor had no Mayor Chiu introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Ms. Tatum stated when citizens speak, it is important to be sure all who speak only speak three minutes. (2) Mr. Mayhew reminded the Council and public of the flyer regarding the Spaghetti Dinner on April 27 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. to benefit the Library Reading Program. (3) Mr. Cox stated at the TNRCC public hearing recently held in New Braunfels, Mayor Chiu and Mr. Moseley spoke in favor of additional acre feet from Canyon Lake. Mr. Cox stated the majority of those who spoke were in favor of the additional acre feet. (4) Cinco de Mayo kickoff will be April 21 at the Hays County Civic Center and will be held the weekend of May 5. Mayor Chiu introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice regarding pending litigation (Weatherford vs. City of San Marcos; 11 SLC, Ltd. vs. City of San Marcos). Mr. Doiron moved the Council adjourn at 11:16 p.m. and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.