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Regular Council Meeting April 10, 2017 Page 6 A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Clifford. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding a mailer to be sent to voters regarding the upcoming bond election. Mayor Hashmi inquired if City Council had any changes to the mailer that was included in their packets. There being no changes, Mayor Hashmi made a Motion to approve the mailer and it was seconded by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Receive an update presentation from Holland Harper regarding the Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority (SuRRMA). Lamar County Representative for SuRRMA, Holland Harper, told City Council the City's liability would be decreased, in that eight years was going to be cut off their payments. Mr. Harper further said this program was done under budget by 34 %, which was a reduction of $533,000 in liability to the City over the eight years. He also said initially 10% was placed in a contingency fund and there was some work to be completed by a lawyer. Mr. Harper said once that was complete, the City should have about $150,000 returned to them. City Council expressed their appreciation for this project. 17. Reconsider, discuss and take action to rescind placement of two security cameras at 2nd and Bonham Streets. Council Member Drake said at the last Council meeting, they asked the City Attorney to look into whether or not the Council could do this according to the Charter. She said after receiving Ms. Harris' e-mail, she placed it on the agenda. A Motion to rescind this action was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Frierson. Council Member Lancaster asked for discussion and said she placed on the agenda, because the ladies approached her and were afraid. She said there were no lights in the area, and if cameras were placed at the location they could catch illegal activity. Mayor Hashmi said according to the City Attorney's e- mail, the Council could not take action on this, but could make suggestions to the City Manager. Mr. Godwin said after the last Council meeting, that Chief Hundley had looked at this area. The Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 18. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004 -081. Mayor Hashmi said while visiting the Netherlands, he noticed people riding their bikes to work and described a new innovative bike. He said he asked one of the bicycle companies to come to give a presentation about the new innovative bike, possibly at the next Council meeting. He also said they would provide free bikes and stands, and you would put a quarter in and ride the bike and then return the bike to the stand. Council Member Drake said the City was going to have something similar on the Trail. Mayor Hashmi said it was similar to that, but the company wanted to do a pilot project in a small town.