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64 Regular Meeting May 13, 1991 Page 6 AYE: Hernandez, Hart, Morris, Guerra, Kissler, Plummer,Moore NAY: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. Ms. Kissler made a motion to authorize bidding on the office supply contract for city offices as amended. Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hart, Morris, Guerra, Kissler, Plummer, Moore, Hernandez NAY: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Mayor Morris stated that the Council wanted to thank the Planning Commission and staff for their work on an excellent FY 92- 96 Capital Improvements Program. Mayor Morris introduced for discussion the report from the Commission for Minorities. Mayor Morris thanked the Commission for its report. Kathy Matlock, Chair for the Commission addressed the Council stating that the handicapped citizens in San Marcos are asking for access. Mr. Pompa addressed the Council and stated that he had experienced a lot of problems with parking, access availability and suggested a ramp be placed in the Rio Vista Park for persons who would like access to the river. Mayor Morris asked about handicapped children being allowed in the Parks & Recreation Summer Program. Mr. Gilley stated that the City did not have special arrangements for physically disabled children at this time. Mayor Morris asked about special arrangements for disabled children who attend school. Mr. Rodney Cobb stated that handicapped children are not refused to join the program and that the Parks and Recreation staff rely on the school district personnel to assist them with determining who can participate in the program and who cannot. Mayor Morris asked if something could be done down at the river. Larry Gilley stated that it could be done and he would have staff do a preliminary design and cost estimate. Mayor Morris directed Mr. Taylor to research the requirements that businesses have access ramps and parking for the handicapped. Mayor Morris told the Commission that the City would research these matters and the Council would go from there. Mayor Morris introduced for discussion, the Exhibitor's Booth at Texas Municipal League in Fort Worth, Texas on October 23-26, 1991 and direction to Staff. Mayor Morris stated that TML has changed their policy and are now asking for payment on booths on June 3rd instead of in September. TML had questioned the size of the booth and the Council needs to decide whether the City wants a booth and what size. Mr. Hernandez suggested that the City go to a smaller booth. Mayor Morris suggested a 10 x 10 booth. Mayor Morris introduced for discussion the cost and distribution of Council Packets and direction to Staff. Mr. Guerra suggested a fee be charged. Mayor Morris stated that in order to determine the fee the cost of putting the packet together and the cost of the supply would have to be determined. Mr. Guerra stated that he did not feel all the directors needed complete packets, he would suggest that they receive copies of the agenda only. Mayor Morris stated that directors should receive complete packets. Mayor Morris directed Staff to get a break down on time and material in order to determine the cost of packets. Mayor Morris introduced for discussion, the status of the Solid Waste Management Committee and direction to Staff. Mayor Morris stated that Martha Latta, the newly named chair of the Solid Waste Management Committee offered to assist in the coordinating of educational materials. Mayor Morris stated that the Council allow