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140. Regular Meeting February 21, 2006 Page 2 prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect (North IH35 area). The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. I Mayor Narvaiz announced the Council would reconvene at 7:00 p.m. (See Page 10 for continuation of Executive Session) . Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated the Council discussed the duties of a public officer, but no direction was provided. Mayor Narvaiz lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. No one signed up to speak. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. 1) Mr. O'Leary stated the Planning and Zoning Commission heard a CUP liquor license violation, which the applicant will be appealing to the Council. He stated the Council has scheduled a Workshop for March 9, 2006 from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. and this appeal could be added to the Agenda, which will change the meeting to a Special Meeting. I Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council Reports. 1) Mr. Jones stated he attended the TML meeting in Corpus Christi, which covered elected official issues. He stated he attended meetings regarding unfunded mandates and building a better relationship with your City Manager. 2) Mr. Jones stated he attended the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. He thanked the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for a job well done. 3) Mr. Jones stated he has had several citizens visit his office. He stated he has had several citizens inquire as to the possibility of rerouting truck traffic from Hopkins. 4) Mr. Thomaides stated he also attended the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. He thanked Texas State University for allowing the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to use the Student Center Ballroom. 5) Mr. Thomaides thanked the Associated Student Government for interviewing him, which was in the University Star February 15 issue. 6) Mr. Mihalkanin stated he had experienced the railroad crossings at CM Allen Parkway, LBJ, Patton and Guadalupe were blocked for a period of at least 15 minutes. He encouraged citizens to contact him at 396-3648 with a date, time and location when a situation like this occurs again, as he wants to keep a log when roadways are blocked by trains. 7) Mayor Narvaiz read a letter written by CTMC complimenting Robert Cavazos and Jerry Flores from the Animal Shelter for the quick removal of dead bats. 8) Mayor Narvaiz thanked Dr. Sylvester Perez for updating her about local education. She stated Dr. Perez will be speaking about local education at the next Clergy I