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Regular Council Meeting October 22, 2018 Page 5 MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. City Engineer Carla Easton explained the City was eligible to apply for grant funds for an amount up to $250,000 through the TxCDBG Main Street Program for downtown sidewalk replacement. She further explained the City's match would be 30%. Ms. Easton said a project was proposed on North Main from Lamar to north of Price Street, and included sidewalk and crosswalk improvements. She also said a public hearing and resolution were required for the application. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to comment on this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Discuss and consider amendments to the Cox Field Airport Master Plan. Mr. Godwin depicted a drawing reflecting requested changes to the airport master plan. He said at the September 20 Airport Advisory Board meeting, they discussed amending the Cox Field Master Plan to include an additional taxiway. Mr. Godwin also said the taxiway would provide additional opportunities for the construction of private hangars. He said after in depth discussion, the Board approved by a vote of 4-0 to recommend the change to the master plan map. He said the changes reflected the layout depicted in the drawing and requisite additional infrastructure, to include paving, wet and dry utilities. Mr. Godwin informed the City Council one board member who was unable to attend, expressed his opposition by letter. Mr. Godwin also said the master plan did not call for funds to build the taxiway, but gives options for improving the airport. As the liaison, Council Member Portugal said she support this. She stated there was a need for additional hangars and there was a list of 15 to 20 people waiting for hangars. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Mayor Clifford. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Discuss and act on amendments to the Personnel Policy. Finance Director Gene Anderson explained the City had written personnel policies and procedures, and periodic updates were needed. Mr. Anderson said staff was recommending amendments to include a basic At -Will Employment statement, a written statement of the existing administrative guidelines concerning holidays, place in writing the existing administrative requirement of 100% participation in the medical insurance plan, the addition of basic social media guidelines for employees, and add rules requiring employees to notify their supervisor of their alleged violations of the law.