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Regular Meeting June 7, 2005 11 . Page 11 Guerrero stated the first meeting will be held June 21, 2005, to discuss workforce development issues. Mayor Narvaiz met with John Schott, Bill Taylor, Wayne Becak and Dr. Rogers and requested EDC also form a subcommittee regarding Healthcare Business as economic development. She advised the Council wants to receive updates. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding budget responsibilities related to City Boards and Commissions. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he asked for this discussion to explore the budget roles of the City Boards and Commissions. Mr. Taylor stated he would like to have additional time to review the table provided by Staff, but does not want to make any changes at this time. Mr. Thomaides stated he is not sure board volunteers should formulate such things as runways (Airport Commission). Mr. Mihalkanin stated the Council decided the Main Street Advisory Board should formulate the Main Street Department budget. He stated he feels the Council should consider the Airport Commission formulating the Airport Department budget. He stated he feels there should be wording to allow for an advisory recommendation for Department budgets. The Council agreed by consensus not to move forward unless there is an individual board or commission the Council has concerns with. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion participation in Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer Water Supply and direction to Staff. Laurie Anderson, Director of Engineering, stated Staff needs direction on the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer Water Supply Strategy. She presented a powerpoint regarding a past analysis of Carrizo Wilcox, identifying issues, a staff recommendation and request for direction from Council. The Council agreed by consensus to move forward with Staff recommendations. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding City Council direction of future agenda items: 1) Mr. Taylor stated he would like to hold a discussion regarding fuel tanks at the Municipal Airport. 2) Mr. Bose stated with several water and road issues being discussed, he would like the impact fees be discussed. Laurie Anderson, Director of Engineering, stated a road impact study will be coming to the Council within the next 30 to 60 days. Mayor Narvaiz introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.087, to discuss commercial or financial information the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locatel stay or expand in or near the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect (purchase of real property - downtown area) . The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 10:58 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz announced the Council would reconvene at 11:40 p.m.