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Regular Meeting August 11, 2003 Page 3 Council to not put the Southwest San Marcos Annexation area in the CIP program. Mayor Habingreither introduced the Staff Report. Mr. 0'Leary stated the Greenhouse Center has no plans of closing. He stated the Staff is in the process of trying to find another way of doing business without paying employees. Mayor Habingreither introduced two appointments to the Housing Authority Board. Mr. Thomaides moved to reappoint Richard Cruz and Ms. Narvaiz moved to appoint Monica de la Garza. Mr. Mihalkanin asked the Council to reschedule appointing the housing resident representative until after Staff can contact Michelle Ricks. Ms. Narvaiz withdrew her appointment. The Council then voted unanimously for the reappointment of Richard Cruz. The remaining appointment will be rescheduled. Mayor Habingreither introduced one appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint Jan Van Zandt to complete the vacancy, which passed unanimously. Mayor Habingreither introduced a public hearing on the proposed FY2003- 2004 Budget. Mayor Habingreither opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. 1) Larry DuPont stated in 1984 voters approved a bond for Post Road repairs. He stated these repairs have still not been done and the prices of materials are continuing to rise. He stated most City projects are accomplished in 2 or 3 year periods. 2) Sherwood Bishop stated he was sad to see the Parks and Recreation Department lose five employees during the recent budget cuts. He stated two of the five employees who were cut have been cleaning the debris out of the river. He stated he is concerned about layoffs, which could affect the Habitat Conservation Plan. He stated this plan calls for four employees in order to receive the $3 million dollar grant from the Corps of Engineers. 3) Brenda Melinger stated she was concerned about the 14.5% increase the City Clerk's office is asking for. 4) Jeff Jackson thanked the City Manager and Staff for the hard work on the budget. Mayor Habingreither asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Habingreither closed the public hearing. Mr. O'Leary reviewed the changes of the decreases and increases the Council has discussed. He stated decisions need to be made on Economic Development Contracts, the Airport Commission marketing plan request and the Water/Wastewater Fund. Mr. Thomaides inquired which projects the $231,803.00 debt services included. Mr. O'Leary presented the Council with a revised debt service list. He stated this would include the Craddock turning lane, Commanche Street widening, traffic light synchronization, the sixth year street overlay project, 2.1 million Wonder World extension, Sessom Street, Post Road and Franklin/Ranch Road 12 signal. Ms. Narvaiz asked the City Clerk to explain her budget. Ms. Womack stated for the past two years a position was needed in the City Clerk's Office. And new positions were only considered in specific departments. She also stated when Ms. Goodwin's position was reclassified and the Department Secretary position was filed that the Records Assistant