Councilman Beckham expressed his appreciation to Mrs. Webster and the committee, stating he learned a lot, and he now has a greater appreciation for staff and the community. Mayor McCaleb stated his appreciation to the committee, and has received reports that staff has already begun making changes as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Drennan and the motion carried. Councilmen Vasquez and Drennan, Councilwoman Martinez, Beckham, Ferguson, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor McCaleb. Resolutions 4.2 David Wright, Director of Finance, briefed the Council on a Resolution authorizing the implementation of a Passenger Facility Charge at Abilene Regional Airport.
Staff recommends approval.
Mayor McCaleb thanked Mike Dohrse, Chair of the Airport Development Board, and Fal Falcioni, Airport Manager, for being in attendance. Following discussion among Council and staff, Councilman Ferguson moved to approve the Resolution authorizing the implementation of a Passenger Facility Charge at Abilene Regional Airport, as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Alexander and the motion carried. Councilmen Vasquez and Drennan, Councilwoman Martinez, Beckham, Ferguson, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor McCaleb. 4.3 Dwayne Hargesheimer, Director of Water Utilities, briefed the Council on an Oral Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for a water utilities billing system.