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235. Regular Meeting May 21, 2001 Page 8 Mr. Mayhew moved to remove from the table and for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion. Mr. Cox stated he is concerned about the visual impact and proliferation of overhead lines in the City. He stated Mr. Jim Pendergast has called and talked with him and that he is satisfied, but is still interested in the long term impact. Mr. Pendergast stated they are certified by the Texas Public Power Association and provide high capacity fiber lines from point to point for several businesses, including MCI and Century Tel. They provide competitive rates and alternative routes and provide service to Austin, San Marcos, San Antonio, New Braunfels and Schertz. He does not anticipate more than ten miles of lines over the next few years in San Marcos. They do not serve single-family homes, but only serve commercial. Ms. Hughson asked if the City has any control over these matters, and Mr. Taylor stated the City can determine routing, but it is more difficult to require lines to be buried. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. 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. Hughson requested Staff provide all members of the Parking Advisory Committee with agendas for the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Mr. Gilley stated this would be done. Mr. Cox added if Staff knows of a specific downtown parking issue, it would be helpful to point that out to the Parking Committee as soon as possible before it appears on a Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals or Planning and Zoning Commission agenda. Mayor Chiu introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.086, to discuss commercial or financial information the City has received from a business prospect with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect (Eastern Development Companies). Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihakanin moved the Council reconvene at 8:40 p.m. and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Moseley and seconded by Ms. Hughson.