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Regular Meeting November 20, 2007 Page 2 received three presentations from City Manager search firms and they provided direction. She also stated Council will continue the remaining Executive Session items after the Regular Meeting. Pastor Bob Garringer of the Westover Baptist Church lead the Invocation. Boy Scout Troop 116 lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. 1) Ted Breihan provided written comments. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. Ms. Jamison stated she did not have a report at this time. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council Reports. 1) CJ Morgan, Student Liaison, stated Texas State and other Universities are considering a Resolution regarding enabling Self Defense. He stated the Resolution provides that individual Universities can allow Concealed Handgun Permit Holders to bring guns on campus. He stated the Student Government is also requesting the University to be considered a permanent early voting site for the entire early voting. He stated the Student Government is also working with the Boys and Girls Club project, were the children interviewed Patrick Rose. 2) Mr. Guerrero stated he read several Proclamations on the Mayor's behalf. He stated he also attended the Veteran's Day Parade and breakfast, which was a great success. He wished everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. He also wanted to thank the Police and Fire Department in advance for their help at the Outlet Malls during the coming holidays. 3) Mr. Thomaides wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and he hoped everyone would be able to spend time with family. He also thanked the citizens for allowing him to travel to TML, and for having the budget to travel and learn more about city government. 4) Mr. Jones stated he attended Hays Caldwell Annual Business Meeting, were an Annual Report was provided. He stated he attended the National League of Cities Conference where he attended several committee meetings. He also forwarded CDs to the Council of the conference. He stated he also had a good time at the Veteran's Parade and breakfast. 5) Ms. Couch stated she read a Proclamation on behalf of the Mayor for the Women's Hall of Fame. She stated she also attended the Municipal Court Open House. She thanked all the volunteers for their work and informed the citizens that the deadline to sign up for the Boards and Commissions was approaching. She also wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. 6) Mr. Bose stated he enjoyed serving food at the Veteran's Parade. He also encouraged everyone to continue to do their shopping at the Outlet Malls. 7) Ms. Porterfield stated she spoke at Gary Job Corp as a Council Elect for the Hunger and Homeless Week. S) Mayor Narvaiz stated she provided a written Mayor's report to the Council. She also thanked former Mayor Chiu for going to San Diego with Austin Chamber of Commerce on her behalf. She stated she also attended the Conference Center Topping Off luncheon, which was a wonderful event. She stated she