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Regular Meeting August 21, 2007 Page 2 Mayor Narvaiz announced the Council would reconvene at 6:59 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated the City Council received an update and gave directions regarding Board Members and the Economic Development Contract. He also stated Council will continue the Executive Session discussion regarding the City Attorney at the end of the Regular Meeting. Lin Penland, Pastor at Holland Street Church of Christ lead the Invocation. Mayor Narvaiz lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment. 1) Gail Roaten thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak. She stated she moved to San Marcos a year ago, because she works in San Marcos. She stated she has great neighbors, except for the ones on Sagewood. She also stated she has called the Police Department more than 15 times in the past year, because of parties, loud music, fireworks and handguns fired. She encouraged the Council to help with this situation. 2) David Roaten stated he is concerned about safety of kids and grandkids. He stated he has had items stolen from his yard, so now he leaves his lights on all night as a safety precaution. He encouraged the Council to adopt more rules or to enforce the rules when they are broken. 3) Ed Davis stated he wished to speak regarding Item # 29, FY 2007 -06 Budget. He encouraged the Council to add law enforcement officers. He stated citizens deserve a safe and peaceful neighborhood. He also encouraged the Council to hire additional animal shelter personnel. He also stated he does not support the killing of innocent animals for population control. 4) Nancy Essry stated she wished to speak regarding Item #30, tax increase. She stated she was against a property tax increase. She stated currently she commutes to work in Austin, and since the traffic has gotten worse she is willing to take a pay cut in salary but will not be able to if taxes are increased. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. Mr. O'Leary stated he did not have a report at this time. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council Report. 1) Mr. Jones thanked the speakers for speaking. He stated there have been some situations in the Sagewood neighborhood lately. He stated if he was on a Council Member at the time Sagewood neighborhood was zoned, he would not have zoned that area that way. He stated he attended several National Night Out celebrations and had a great time listening to issues. He encouraged San Marcos to be proactive. 2) Ms. Robertson stated she and Councilman Thomaides came up with some suggestions regarding Sagewood neighborhood. She stated this is not a student problem; it is a young person problem. She stated she also attended the Spring Lake Preserve Dedication, which was very nice. She