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8 Regular Meeting April 8, 1991 Page 6 Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding tape recordings of Council Meetings. Mr. Taylor advised the Council if tapes are made of Executive Sessions, they need to be kept locked up unless a District Court requests the release of same. The only time a District Court would request release of a tape from an Executive Session is if there was an alleged violation of the Open Meetings Laws. It was consensus of Council to continue the use of Certified Agendas. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the City's interest in the Texas Municipal League forming a statewide Telephone Franchise Steering Committee and direction to Staff. It was consensus of Council to support having the Committee but not to financially support the Committee, and for a Resolution to be prepared showing the City's support. Mayor Morris introduced a Status Report on pending legislation affecting the Edwards Aquifer. The Council was provided with a handout regarding the legislation issues, and was advised it will probably be considered the end of April. The Council was advised the City of San Marcos would be involved in any litigation that might be filed. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Gilley announced the Employee of the Month is Syd Newman. (2) The Council decided to have Budget Workshops on April 18 and April 19. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mayor Morris advised she had testified beDore the House Redistricting Committee and advised the Committee we are happy where we are. (2) Mayor Morris advised she had read an article where the City of Newton, Maine had a pilot program using compressed natural gas as an alternative fuel. Mr. Gilley stated the source for natural gas is very limited, but there would probably be a supplier at some future time. He stated another alternative fuel could be propane/butane. Mr. Boeker advised the Council he is already looking at alternative fuels for the future. (3) Mr. Hart advised he and Dee Hart have an 8 pound 14 ounce new baby girl named Chelsey Grace and moth~r and baby are doing fine. (4) Ms. Kissler advised the Council Fred Guerra's picture is in the latest NLC publication as Treasurer for the HELO organization. (5) Mr. Moore advised the Council that he and Melissa Millecam are prepared to present testimony to support the Texas Protective River Act. 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; Olivo vs. Cannon, Et AI), contemplated litigation, and matters where the duty of the City Attorney to the City pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17; and evaluation of a public employee (City Attorney) and duties of a public officer, respectively. Mr. Guerra moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 11:18 p.m. and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Hernandez moved to reconvene at 12:35 a.m. and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 12:36 a.m. on motion made by Ms. Kissler and seconded by Mr. Moore. ~ I^ I ~ . M~~~S Mayor