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I I I 53 regular meeting, february 25, 1980 page five because the City has been approved for EPA Step 1 funding, they would not be opposed to the City's request. Mr. Sutton disagreed, stating that this has been a serious problem for many years, costs keep escalating, and the condition of the main lift station presents a safety hazard for operators. He felt the City Manager was misinformed and he did not want to delay the project at all. Mr. James encouraged approval of staff's request to seek a delay, saying that it would not be logical to construct main lift station improvements now when the City had not yet finished the analysis and planning for the system. The City Manager said that the system analysis would take about one year to complete. Mr. Breihan disagreed with the City Manager and said the station was just about inoperable now. He felt the bid should be awarded immediately. The City Manager also informed the Council that the City is also short $100,000 from other Step 1 program costs. Mr. James moved to delay award of the bid until the City could formally request a delay from the State Department of Water Resources. There was no second to his motion. Mr. Breihan moved to proceed with awarding of the bid. Mr. Sutton seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: Breihan, Sutton Cavazos, Hansen, James, Tenorio. Mr. James moved to seek approval for delay and if denied, then bring alternative funding sources to the Council. Mr. Tenorio seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Tenorio asked that a work session be scheduled to study the budget. The City Manager stated that he will ask for special meetings if the need arises after consul- tation with Texas Department of Water Resources officials. The Mayor introduced for consideration a petition to extend the hours of closing for establishments dispensing alcoholic beverages. The City Secretary presented a certification report to the Council, explaining why the petition did not contain the required number of valid signatures. The report is attached and made a part of these Minutes. The Secretary also delivered the petition and report to Thomas Rayfield for possible amendment. At 10:10 p.m. the Council recessed to executive session on motion of Mr. Tenorio and second of Mr. James. The Council reconvened in Regular Session at 10:25 p.m. on motion of Mr. Tenorio and seocnd of Mr. Cavazos. Mr. James moved to authorize the City Attorney to retain special legal counsel for pending litigation. Mr. Tenorio seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. on motion of Mr. Cavazos and second of Mr. Tenorio. ~~ ~~ 0 1hft;U~ I John A. Hansen \ Mayor '/ Ted Breihan council~1e. . r _, K... /' ~/~ . . '2:.2'1-~'.-r Berry R. $ames Council Member ATTEST, / ~. 'kk~ ~ambrick City Secretary