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Regular Meeting June 19, 2007 Page 2 Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated the Council received an update and provided direction regarding GBRA Bond Validation Suit. The Council also received updates and provided direction regarding development proposals in the Wonder World Drive area and Reimer area. He stated the Council will continue the Executive Session after the Regular Meeting. Pastor Robin Steel of the Promiseland Church lead the Invocation. Mayor Narvaiz led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. 1) Rodney Vanouderkerke, Leadership San Marcos, thanked the Council for their support in funding and encouragement with the statue of Chief Placido. He stated the statue has not been delivered yet, but there has been allot of inquiries. 2) Peter Baen stated he wished to speak on Item 40, discussion regarding FM 110. He stated two weeks ago he addressed Commissioner Court regarding the unanimous support from the School Board on FM 110. He stated he did not address Hwy 21. He also stated he feels activists need to determine the difference between voters and those who voted. 3) David Chiu stated he wished to speak on Item 40, regarding FM 110. He stated this project began in the 1970s and has been discussed even when he was the Mayor. He stated the main thoroughfares can't handle the traffic anymore. 4) Bobbye Meek stated she wished to speak on Item 39, discussion regarding the CIP. She stated she sent an email with photographs on flooding issues. She stated she purchased the property, which later began to flooded. After investigating where the water was coming from she found that it was run off water. She stated this runoff water passes through between Hopkins and San Antonio. She encouraged the Council to consider the drainage problem in her neighborhood during the CIP process. 5) Ray Hernandez stated he wished to speak on Item 42, regarding the renaming of a street. He stated he brought a few family members. He stated his Mom had 11 children; 9 boys and 2 girls. He also stated his Mom impacted a lot of people in San Marcos. He also thanked the Council for considering the name change of Invasion Street to Hernandez Street. 6) Patrick Kirwin stated he is the Chair of the Beautification Committee. He stated he provided a packet during the budget workshop, which laid out their goals. He stated they are ready to go to work. 7) Dianne Wassenich stated she wished to speak on Item 24, adoption of Resolution. She encouraged the Council to support the Resolution. She stated if the Council needs more information, she encouraged them to table the Resolution. 8) Patricia Alba stated she wished to speak on Item 40, discussion regarding FM 110. She stated she is confused about what she is hearing. She stated she feels if the loop goes in, then we will have lots of housing construction, which will create more congestion. She stated she is also confused about the difference in the