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Regular Meeting February 20, 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 hiring counsel. Mayor Narvaiz led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. 1) Sherri Bilson stated she wished to speak regarding Item 12, adoption of Ordinance. She encouraged the Council to delay the adoption of the Freeport exemption. She encouraged the Council to learn more about the exemptions and how it will affect the City budget. 2) Kenneth Dees stated he wished to speak regarding Item 21, approval Ordinance on first reading. He stated a meeting was held with members of the neighborhood and City Staff. He also stated a consensus was reached for a no parking time zone on Alamo Street. He stated he feels there will still be a parking issue at the end of the street. 3) Gloria Salazar stated she wished to speak regarding Item 12, adoption of Ordinance. She encouraged the Council to support the Freeport exemption. She stated she feels we are in a changing society and San Marcos needs to keep up with the changes. 4) Dianne Wassenich stated the San Marcos River Foundation held their annual meeting and gave an award to the City of San Marcos. She stated several Council Members were present to accept the award on behalf of the Staff and Elected Officials. She also stated she was pleased to see the award hanging in the Council Chambers. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. Mr. O'Leary stated he did not have a report. Mayor Narvaiz introduced City Council Reports. 1) Mr. Thomaides stated he attended the Women's Entrepreneurs events. He thanked Johnnie Armstead, Amy Kirwin, and Kim Porterfield for their hard work. 2) Mr. Thomaides stated he read an article in the Austin American Statesman about the effort to create an Austin Climate Protection Plan. He stated he feels this should be part of the Visioning Workshop. 3) Mr. Jones thanked the citizens who spoke tonight. 4) Mr. Jones stated he attended the Women Entrepreneurs events. He also thanked Amy Kirwin for her mentoring program. 5) Ms. Couch thanked all the citizens for taking the time to come and speak tonight. 6) Mr. Bose thanked the Parks Department for hosting the Sweetheart Dance.7) Mr. Guerrero stated he and his wife visited the Animal Shelter and ended up with a dog. He thanked the Staff of the Animal Shelter for their hard work at the shelter. 8) Mayor Narvaiz congratulated the City Clerk's Office and particularly Margaret Salinas for receiving a 99.6% rating regarding passport accuracy with the U.S. Department of State. 9) Mayor Narvaiz stated San Marcos was recognized twice in the Conference of Mayor's best practices. 10) Mayor Narvaiz provided a written report of her activity report during the weeks of February 6, 2007 to February 20, 2007. 11) Donovan Knight stated the Alliance Student Government is in support of Item 21, Alamo Street signage. 12) Donovan Knight stated the Alliance Student Government passed legislation in support of the Pass Thru Financing for Hay County. He provided a copy of the Legislation. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of the minutes of the