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Regular Meeting November 25, 2002 9. Page 9 and Recreation Board view the statues and make a recommendation to the Council for the placement of these statues. She also stated in the future these types of request will go to the Parks and Recreation Board and Arts Commission for approval. Mayor Habingreither stated he agrees with Mr. Mihalkanin but thinks the Council should follow the recommendation made by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Mr. Taylor inquired as to the cost to the City. Mr. O'Leary stated Ms. Chiu is still raising money for the foundation for the statues, and this could possibly be an expense to the City. Ms. Sharon Chiu stated the statues are at the Airport, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has viewed and made their recommendation for placement, the lights have been donated, and the funds for the foundation have been raised, and Gary Job Corps will build the foundations. She stated the City would just need to place the light poles. Ms. Tatum inquired how soon the statues can be placed. Mr. O'Leary stated Staff has not formulated a plan for setting these. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Montoya, Narvaiz, Habingreither, Taylor, Mayhew and Tatum. NAY: Mihalkanin. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding the Utility Billing Request for Proposal. Mr. O'Leary provided Council with a final draft of the RFP of the Utility Billing. Mr. Taylor stated he has not perused the RFP as much as he wants to and would prefer this item be on the agenda for the Regular Meeting on December 2, 2002. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired as to the need for a consultant to tell the City what they need, when other cities have computerized billing systems and we could contact them. Mr. O'Leary stated this is an in-house proposal and other municipalities were contacted. It is important to find a software which is proven to work. Mr. Taylor inquired whether this RFP included using an ASP provider. Ms. Ramona Brown, Director of Information Technology, stated an ASP provider can be added to the RFP. Mr. O'Leary stated outsourcing is an option but an ASP provider will not be cheaper. Mayor Habingreither inquired whether the RFP was ready and if a provision for an ASP provider can be added. Ms. Brown stated the RFP is ready, and an ASP provider can be added. Mayor Habingreither stated he felt if a provision for an ASP provider was added, then he feels the RFP is ready to send out. The Council agreed by consensus. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding the Clovis Barker Roadway Improvement. Mr. O'Leary recommended tabling this item until after the Hays County Commissioner's Court has had an opportunity to discuss this at their meeting on December 3, 2002. The Council agreed by consensus to table this item until the Regular Meeting to be held December 9, 2002. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials. Mr. O'Leary stated he