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9l Regular Meeting August 22, 1983 Page 6 Mr. Kreczmer moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Brown se- conded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock stated the next item on the agenda, the consideration of the adoption of a Resolution approving payment to Pecan Valley Electric Company for runway lighting and precision marking at the Municipal Airport would not be considered by the Council at this meeting, and the City Secretary was instructed to place it on the September 12, 1983 Council agenda. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration approval to award bid on the Downtown Lighting Improvements Project. Mr. Guerra moved to ap- prove award of bid to General Electric Supply Company of Austin, Texas for the Hi-Tek lights in the amount of $23,295.00 and directed Staff to use the remaining funds ($30,212.67-$23,295.00=$6,917.67) to pur- chase additional lights, and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration authorization to bid a contract for cemetery maintenance services. Mr. Farr moved to author- ize going to bid and Mr. Kreczmer seconded the ~otion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock stated the Council would receive recommendations from the Municipal Court Judges regarding municipal fines. Judge Marcos Hernandez reviewed with the Council the present fines being collected and recoromended no change be made at this time In fines. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration approval of maintenance recommendations of the Parks Advisory Board of buildings and facili- ties in Rio Vista Park. Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Parks Advisory Board, stated he would like to have the matter tabled at this time so that the Board could talk directly with the Council to see what recom- mendations specifically they were interested in receiving. Mr. Farr moved to table this matter to the Tuesday, August 30, 1983 Council Meeting and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration the restoration or removal of the Museum Building. Jeff Kester reviewed with the Council a plan he had prepared for the Museum Committee for the renovation of the building. He said the building was an architecturally significant building, was the first fish hatchery west of the Mississippi and was the first federal building in San Marcos. Mr. Farr stated he thought the first floor could be used for meeting rooms and the second floor possibly for storage. Mr. Farr said he would like to receive a legal oplnlon as to our liability and ownership of the building. Mr. Kester stated it would cost approximately $30,000 to renovate the building and an additional $30,000 for the decks and lighting. The Council directed the matter be placed on the August 30, 1983 Council meeting agenda for further consideration. Mr. Guerra moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, §2(e), V.A.C.S., to seek advice of their attorney regarding contemplated litigation and Mr. Brown seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (10:52 p.m.). Mr. Brown moved the Council convene at 11:17 p.m. and Ms. Kissler se- conded the motion, which passed unanimously.