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133. Regular Meeting August 13, 2001 Page 2 stated there is a trend across the State to have bond committees. Mr. McBride stated they are willing, able and want to continue, and see all of the work completed that is a part of the bond package. (4) Will Thompson of the Chamber of Commerce stated they have been in dialogue with the downtown area and have discussed plans for revitalization downtown. It is their understanding Sector 8 is to be considered in the near future, and they are in hopes the City will delay any consideration of Sector 8 until after October so the downtown area will have time to receive input. (5) Larry Dupont referenced a petition with 307 citizens signatures requesting repairs be made to Post Road. He stated two years ago the Planning and Zoning Commission placed this project in the CIP, and nothing to date has been done. He requested the Council put this project to the front. (6) George Ropp signed up to speak but was not present to do so. (7) Col. Mike Dishman expressed concerns for the insufficient funding of the Airport budget. He stated there has been no increase in the budget for the corning year although there have been many increases in costs of operation, such as petroleum products. He stated there is only one employee at the Airport who spends one-third of his time mowing, one-third of his time performing administrative duties and typing, and thinks his time could be better used pursuing grant funds from TXDOT and FAA. He stated funds are needed in order for the Airport to grow. (8) Nancy Roberts spoke on behalf of her mother who lives on Conway Dr. and on behalf of herself, who owns a rest house on Conway Dr. She stated the smell from the wastewater plant is terrible, and it is time something was done. (9) Carol Conway Greaves also spoke regarding the smell from the wastewater plant. She stated she appreciates the work of the City Council and wants them to do something about the horrid smell. She said the smell makes it hard to live close by or to rent property in the area. (8) Carol Coughlin, Chair of the Human Development Commission, recommended the Council not dissolve any of the boards. She stated in the past year they expanded their duties creating the Youth Hall of Fame. She stated it was hard to select just three to recognize. She stated citizens need to be honored and she wants the board to keep going. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of three appointments to the Youth Commission. Mr. Mayhew moved to appoint Priscilla Gomez (student) and Ms. Tatum moved to appoint Dale Austin (student), which passed unanimously. The remaining appointment will be rescheduled. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Charter Review Commission. Mr. Montoya moved to appoint Dan Gibson, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Housing Authority Board. Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Richard Cruz, Mayor Chiu moved to appoint John Rodriguez, Mr. Mayhew moved to reappoint Michelle Ricks (Housing Authority resident), and Ms. Tatum moved to reappoint Seth Worley. On roll call the following vote was recorded: