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Regular Meeting November 20, 2007 Page 8 the disconnect of electricity, which was to give the City more teeth and then Council found out the Ordinance will not allow the Police on the premise. Chief Williams stated Staff has been working to hold a Town and Gown Conference in College Station. He stated the current Ordinance worked in a limited way, he stated he does not want to see Staff come in with another Ordinance that creates a bigger problem in another neighborhood. Mr. Jones thanked Staff for thinking outside the box and finding something that works. He encouraged Staff to find a solution that will not divide the community. Mr. Jones stated he would like to see a breakdown of the citations issued. Mayor Narvaiz stated she appreciated the update on community issues. She stated Staff will have to help educate the community regarding the enforcement of the current Ordinances. She stated she appreciates Staff getting a grasp at what the law is and to work together to reach a solution. Ms. Jamison stated Staff will bring back to Council their suggestions with Ordinances, partnerships, manpower or resources to help resolve this issue. Mayor Narvaiz stated if there is an agreement that can be done on sharing resources with the University Police Department, then this should be brought before Council. Ms. Jamison stated there are some Ordinances that University Police Department can enforce and does enforce on campus. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels nothing will be successful unless Council engages Texas State students on the issue. Chief Williams stated Staff will be happy to address the Alliance Student Government when Staff is at the stage to bring them in. Mayor Narvaiz introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice regarding a proposed contract with San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development Services; Section 551.074 to discuss the evaluation of public officers (Dan O'Leary). The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz announced the Council would reconvene at 10:15 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Ms. Jamison stated the City Council discussed the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Development Services and provided direction. She also stated the Council provided the evaluation of Dan O'Leary. The meeting adjourned at 10:16 p.m. on a motion made by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Thomaides. L