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2 . Regular Meeting April 18, 2006 Page 2 candidate. He stated he would support the recommendation for the Economic Development Director, which GMC is recommending. Mr. Thomaides stated he I would also support the candidate being recommended by GMG. Margie Moore, Global Marketeer Group, Inc., introduced Kim L. Moore as her recommendation for the Economic Development Director. Mr. Guerrero inquired as to Ms. Kim Moore's greatest professional challenges. Ms. Moore stated her biggest professional challenge was learning infrastructures and learning sites to market in order to find the right fit for prospects. Mr. Diaz inquired why Ms. Moore wanted to be the economic development director, and Ms. Moore stated she was drawn to the location and was excited to be a part of the development of the area. Mr. Jones inquired how large a role incentives play in a company's decision to locate in a particular City. Ms. Moore stated she feels incentives are important, but it also depends on the company, and incentives should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. She also stated she feels San Marcos has a lot to offer such as a great quality of life, the university, an educated workforce, and jobs are needed for them to stay. Ms. Moore stated she feels you need to find out what the companies are looking for and what will encourage them to come to San Marcos or to stay in San Marcos. Mr. Bose stated San Marcos is diversified and inquired how she would include all of the community. Ms. Moore stated she coordinated an economic symposium with an open forum and 300 citizens in Denton attended with diversified presentations to provide training, and a survey was compiled with the findings. She stated communication is important, and community education venues could be held throughout the year. Mayor Narvaiz inquired to Ms. Moore would utilize her experiences from what she learned in her different positions. Ms. Moore stated she loves to learn and take on challenges. She stated she loves to work in the marketing field, which she feels will be easy to do with a City like San Marcos. She stated she feels she can use the skills from her previous positions to help her market San Marcos. Mr. Jones inquired as to what Ms. Moore feels is the most important characteristic of a successful Economic Development Director. Ms. Moore stated she feels an Economic Development Director should be able to learn, listen and find the right economic development fit for San Marcos. Mayor Narvaiz inquired as to what Ms. Moore sees in the opportunity for this position, which she does not currently have in her current position. Ms. Moore stated in her current position she does not have the opportunity to advance in professional development. She stated she feels the Economic Development Director is a great opportunity to learn, and feels there is a lot to do here in San Marcos. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. I Mayor Narvaiz introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.072 and 551.073, to discuss the lease of real property (North IH35 area); negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations I to the City (West San Antonio Street area); and Section 551.087, to discuss commercial or financial information the City has received from a business