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Regular Meeting January 10, 2000 58. Pa9= 7 Mihalkanin stated crosswalks need to be painted and sidewalks need to be added where they do not now exist. He thinks the project is specific and well thought out and does not want anything to slow down the needed sidewalks. Mayor Moore stated certificates of obligation could move the project along faster. Ms. Hughson asked Mr. Gilley if it would be cheaper and faster to do one bond, and Mr. Gilley replied yes. Mr. Gilley stated no financial analysis has been done on the $1.5 million debt and that should be done so the Council will know what the debt service would look like. Mr. Gilley stated the analysis could be done by the next meeting. 1r. Doiron expressed interest in seeing what else might be added that the iowntown area needs, and Mr. Mihalkanin expressed concern with adding too nuch and lose support of the bond. It was consensus of Council to see the analysis and then decide. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the widening of West San Antonio Street. This matter will be reworded and brought to the next meeting. Mayor Moore Independent agendize an majority of introduced a discussion regarding the San Marcos Consolidated School District Bond Election. It was consensus of Council to action item at the next meeting and vote to see if the the Council will support this matter. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the Alcohol Enforcement Team. Police Chief Steve Griffith advised the Council at the beginning of 1999 there were two deaths related to alcohol. A meeting was held to see if they could impact the problem and see what other areas in the State are doing to address this issue. They asked patrol officers for a solution regarding consumption by minors, and a program was developed; and they realized they would need education along with enforcement. Team leaders were selected from different agencies and then they discussed consistent leadership of the program. There has been success with the program. The number of party calls and the size of parties has been greatly reduced. They do not expect to stamp out under age drinking, but they can impact the size of the parties. Mr. Cox queried if there is a standard set of operating issues, and Chief Griffith stated Mr. Glasgow has been brought into this program to establish consistency in the operating procedures. Mr. Glasgow advised the Council he took over this duty in November, 1999. He reported to the Council on the Halloween costume incident where a minor impersonated an officer identifying himself as an alcohol enforcement officer. Mr. Glasgow stated they are in the development stage of educating team leaders, and he will be responsible for monitoring this program. Chief Griffith advised the Council they will be looking at high school students as well as college students. The City of Kyle has a Police Department, and that is why they are involved in this program. Mr. Doiron asked what the process is for handling complaints and stated he would like to receive a report of the complaints and the response. Mr. Glasgow stated general complaints will be handled by him, and other agencies' employees will be referred to the proper authority. He stated they are mostly dealing with class c misdemeanors and will also try to educate. Mr. Glasgow stated he believes he will have authority to determine if someone remains in the program if they do not work out. Ms. Hughson stated she is glad to see someone heading up this program. Mr. Glasgow stated personnel issues will go back to the agencies, and the team was first created in May, 1999. Mr. Mihalkanin expressed concern the team is operating without the establishment of procedures. He wants to know what the total number of tickets issued by the Alcohol Team is and how many are qualified cases. Mr. Taylor will research this matter for the number of quality cases, and stated the City is not a court of record. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he wants information on the estimate of the financial cost of the team, including overtime. Chief Griffith stated it runs about $5,000 per month and is almost all overtime dollars. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he is concerned students may not be able to hire an attorney and does not think the program is cost effective if the wages are all overtime dollars. Mr. Moseley stated he would like a report with details to come to the Council for review and determine if there are any