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Regular Meeting <br /> <br /> 42. <br />February 10, 2003 Page 3 <br /> <br />Michael Gilmore to the alternate position to complete the vacancy, which <br />)assed unanimously (Mr. Taylor not present to vote on this item). <br /> <br />~ayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of nine <br />appointments to the Youth Commission. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to reappoint Don <br />Cunnion to represent San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, reappoint Carla Merritt <br />to represent Hays-Caldwell Council on Alcohol, reappoint Richard Goodman to <br />represent Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and appoint Joe Castillo (student), <br />Mr. Montoya moved to appoint David Valle (student), Ms. Narvaiz moved to <br />appoint Chiquandra Cross to represent San Marcos Youth Service Bureau and <br />Ms. Tatum moved to appoint Fabian Vasquez (student), which passed <br />unanimously. The remaining two appointments will be rescheduled. (Mr. <br />Taylor not present to vote on this item). <br /> <br />Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration a public hearing and <br />adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: <br /> <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PLARCOS, TEXAS, <br />APPROVING THE REALLOCATION OF COM~4UNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING <br />FROM SUBSTANDARD BUILDING ACQUISITION AND NEIGHBORHOOD SIDEWALK <br />PROJECTS TO DRAINAGE, WATER/WASTEWATER, PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND <br />EMERGENCY/URGENT NEED PROJECTS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br /> <br />Iayor Habingreither opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to <br />~peak. No one did, so Mayor Habingreither closed the public hearing. Ms. <br />Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Tatum seconded the <br />motion. Mr. O'Leary the stated City allocated CDBG funding to various <br />projects, and some of these projects did not use all their allocated funds. <br />HUD requires the City to use all the funds in a timely manner. He stated in <br />order to accomplish this Staff recommends that the funds from the previous <br />year's projects be reallocated. He stated Staff has recommended <br />reallocation of $115,000.00 for drainage, which would be a joint project <br />with the City, County and FEMA to clean up the Blanco River. The City will <br />use $15,000.00 to began to clean up Purgatory Creek, $200,000.00 for <br />Water/Wastewater infrastructure upgrades, $50,000.00 for Park Improvements <br />and $15,006.56 for Emergency Urgent Needs. Ms. Tatum stated she thinks these <br />are good recommendations. She inquired if some of the money allocated for <br />Drainage could be put towards Gravel Street in the Dunbar area. Mr. O'Leary <br />stated there is $15,000.00 for the clean up of the Purgatory bed. Mayor <br />Habingreither stated he feels the Price Senior Center project should be <br />considered. Mr. Mayhew stated he feels the Price Senior Center should apply <br />for funding. He feels the drainage joint project is a smart choice for the <br />City. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels the Price Senior Center has done an <br />incredible job with the Center and agrees the ceiling will need to be done. <br />{e encouraged the Price Center to apply for funding. Mayor Habingreither <br />~tated he feels there are other projects, which are feasible. He stated the <br />~onfederate Air Force is in need of electrical and structural work. Mr. <br />0'Leafy stated this is reallocation of old funds that need to be spent <br />before the State takes the money away. The Council then voted unanimously <br /> <br /> <br />