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44 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APRIL 29, 1991 PRESENT: Mayor Kathy M. Morris Mayor Pro-Tem Billy G. Moore Council Members Rick Hernandez Ronald K. Hart Fred Guerra Betty Jane Kissler Bill Plummer City Manager Larry Gilley City Secretary Janis K. Womack City Attorney Mark Taylor Police Chief Tom Martin Fire Chief Dan O'Leary Director of Finance Bill White Director of Parks and Recreation Rodney Cobb Director of MIS Ramona Brown Director of Planning Mary Martinez Also Present: Melissa Millecam, Collette Boruff, Kim McCollum, John DeMoor, R.G. Phillips, Bill Coddington, Mike Abbott, Armando Ruiz, Lucky Tomblin, Dr. Gilcrease, Bob Gratz, Kaye Gaddy, and others. Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 5B at this point in the meeting, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BYRN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE COMPLETION OF PHASE II OF THE NORTHEAST IH 35 WATER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT7 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. Mayor Morris asked if this was the final on this project, and Mr. Gilley advised the Council that was correct. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced receiving information from Southwest Texas State University Support Foundation regarding participation in the Texas Capital Fund Loan Program in connection with the proposed purchase and renovation of Old City Hall Building located at 224 North Guadalupe. Mr. Moore stated he would not participate in this discussion due to a conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers. Dr. Gilcrease, President of the Support Foundation of Southwest Texas, advised the Council they would have 7 new employees by the end of the first year, two professionals, one receptionist and four students. Armando Ruiz, Program Coordinator from Texas Capital Fund Program, stated the University would be applying for a $600,000 loan. Mayor Morris stated the Council would like the agreement between the City and the Foundation to keep the building and equipment on the tax role for a specified number of years. Mayor Morris also requested the budget plan for the Foundation, comprehensive tax information with inventory, number of jobs and time span to create them. Ms. Kissler moved to table this matter until the final Pre-application is presented and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e), V.A.C.S., to discuss contemplated litigation and matters where the duty of the City Attorney to the City pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17. Mr. Plummer moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.