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211. Regular Meeting Septmber 11, 2000 Page 5 these minutes, wherein he reviewed a history of the San Marcos Transit, their shortfalls and plans to improve the system in the near future. They will be conducting a route study and will make determinations by spring. Ms. Hughson stated the City needs to receive ridership reports on an ongoing basis, and SMT still needs to pursue advertising on the bus. Ms. Hughson asked if CARTS and SWT would ever combine any services, and Mr. Marsh stated one bus system would be the most beneficial, and a long-term goal will be to go to one bus system. ~ayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding proposals for action by Texas ~unicipal League. The Council directed a Resolution be prepared for their consideration to encourage the observance of Halloween on the last Saturday in October rather than October 31, and expressing support for legislation to provide counties with additional planning/subdivision platting authority, to pursue the support of all Hays County Cities in TML Region VII agreeing to change to TML Region X if time allows this to be accomplished by the deadline of October 2 this year. If this does not occur this year, the Council directed it be pursued timely next year. On behalf of the Council Mr. Taylor will prepare a letter to TML requesting more Texas Leadership Institutes be held on Saturdays. The Council stated they want to review the Resolutions that will be considered by TML this year during the business meeting so the City's representative will be prepared to vote on Resolutions the Council agrees to support. Ms. Hughson stated if the Council gets the other Cities in Hays County to hold a meeting or reception, changing to the TML Region X could be a topic on that agenda. Mayor Chiu introduced the City Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Gilley stated he would be contacting the Council Members to see what date was best to schedule the next two-day session (preferably a Friday and Saturday) with Mike Conduff regarding Policy Governance. (2) Mr. Gilley advised the Council we are making progress with assistance from the neighborhood transportation group and moving forward in regard to the transportation mobility improvements discussion that stemmed from the Carson rezoning matter in the area of Wonder World crossing Purgatory. Mayor Chiu introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Chiu introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Cox stated the Main Street Advisory Board has identified a representative to represent the Main Street Advisory Board and downtown area to recommend to the Council to serve on the Sesquicentenntial Committee. Viola Stillman has been selected. The Council needs this matter scheduled on their next agenda so they can formally amend the Resolution establishing the Committee and make the appointment of Ms. Stillman. (2) Mr. Doiron stated he will provide a report on the progress of the Sesquicentennial Committee at the next meeting. Mayor Chiu introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice regarding pending litigation (Gary vs. City of San Marcos); and Section 551.074, to discuss duties of public officers (City Clerk and City Manager). Mr. Doiron moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Doiron moved the Council reconvene at 10:10 p.m. and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council adjourned the meeting at 10:11 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Doiron and seconded by Mr. Mayhew. ~ø(~ David Chiu Mayor