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123 Regular Meeting March 25, 1991 Page 4 Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the City/County Health Department and direction to Staff. Mayor Morris and Mr. Gilley met with the Health Department and County recently. Mr. Gilley has met with the County Commissioners, and it was consensus of the Cpmmissioners that the Health District option not be pursued at this time. It would be of significant cost to add Staff and a physician. Mr. "Gilley stated we will see how effective we can make our Health Department with current staffing. The Health Department does not now provide home health care. The County now pays for indigent home health care, and the Hospital may be going into the home health care business in the near future. Community Action now provides primary health care. There is a current need for outpatient type care, and we need to look at ways to provide this service. Mr. Gilley stated there is a possibility this could be done in combination with the Jail Health Care Program, which includes physicians. Mr. Gilley was directed to work with the County and Hospital to look at any options to provide this service. Mr. Gilley was also requested to work with Mr. Ewald to see if OB patients could get in sooner if possible. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the proposed Bond Sale and direction to Staff. Mr. Gilley provided the Council with a handout of recommendations for a bond sale and advised the Council Monty Nitchalous was present to answer questions. The Council asked how Bond Counsel is determined. Mr. Nitchalous advised the Council the Bond Counsel needs to be involved in the bond sale process by the April 22 Council Meeting. Mr. Nitchalous stated G.O. Bonds for San Marcos should be approximately 7.00% for 20 years. He stated San Marcos could opt to postpone the sale if the market does not look good, although that could not be done often or the City would appear fickle. The Bond Counsel could continue under the present contract. Mr. Taylor stated Mr. Riek Fisher (present Bond Counsel) could move more quickly on this bond sale because he has tracked our City through the Bond Election. It would take an additional two months if the City wants to pursue new Bond Counsel at this time. It was consensus of Council to continue with Mr. Fisher but Staff was directed to begin the RFP process for Bond Counsel. Mayor Morris stated she wants the City to request Edwards for assistance with our surface water treatment plant. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding a Budget Workshop for the FY1991-1992. The Council discussed April 18 and 19 and May 9 and 10 as possible dates. Mr. Gilley stated if the Council could provide direction early in the budget process, it will provide needed information at the beginning of the process. The Council is to call Karen Smith regarding the scheduling of the Workshop. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley provided the Council with information regarding the project status completion report. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor stated he is presently working on a proposed Drug Solicitation Ordinance and will provide the Council options in April regarding a Non-Smoking Ordinance. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. Mr. Hernandez asked Mr. Gilley if the Cuahtemoc paving problems have been cleared up. Mr. Gilley stated the Contractor has done some work in that area, but the City and Contractor are not able to provide cable fencing. Some work has been done on the curbs to reduce the slope to the street. Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Sections 2(e) and (g), V.A.C.S., to discuss pending litigation (GBRA vs. City of Lytle, Et AI; LCRA vs. City of San Marcos), contemplated litigation; and duties of a public officer, respectively). Mr. Guerra moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 9:31 p.m. and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.