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20. Consider adoption of Resolution 2009-157R, approving and ratifying an employment agreement through the meet and confer process with the San Marcos Police Officers' Association, directing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and declaring an effective date. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Couch and a second by Councilmember Porterfield, the City Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed, with Councilmembers Jones and Thomaides absent from the dais, to table this item. The motion carried unanimously. 21. Discussion on the part-time City Liaison position, and provide direction to staff. City Council consensus was to utilize the Fort Collins model. Staff was directed to follow up with Texas State University for co-funding and to bring this item back before the City Council as soon as possible. 22. Discussion on Neighborhood Commissions and how they function within Municipal Government, and provide direction to staff. Chuck Swallow, Director of Development Services, reported that neighborhood commissions have existed since the mid-1970's and have been instituted in many cities throughout the nation to foster the relationship between neighborhoods and their city government. He noted that the City will need to consider the composition of the local commission, what their principle purpose and function would be, to what extent they would be empowered, and what role should a City or Neighborhood Liaison play in working with a local commission. Council consensus was they liked the San Jose model and asked that this be brought back for further discussion. 23. Possible consideration of the terms and conditions of the note and development agreement with the Master's School, and provide direction to staff. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Couch and a second by Councilmember Porterfield, the City Council voted four (4) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Bose voting against, and with Councilmembers Jones absent from the dais and Councilmember Thomaides having left early, to approve the terms and conditions of the note and development agreement. The motion carried. 24. Possible consideration of an employment agreement through the meet and confer process with the San Marcos Professional Firefighters' Association; and provide direction to staff. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Couch and a second by Councilmember Porterfield, the City Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed, with Councilmembers Jones and Thomaides absent from the dais, to table this item. The motion carried unanimously. i 25. Question and answer session with press and public. RM110209 Minutes Page 5