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Regular Meeting October 2, 2007 Page 4 in the Oil Industry, which was interesting. He also stated Mayor Will Wynn from Austin did a presentation on climate change. Mr. Jones also attended the NLC EENRE Steering Committee in Spokane, Washington, which had several interesting discussions. He also had the opportunity to attend a Nuclear Energy presentation and discuss the benefits of nuclear energy. He also stated the Coal Plant Coalition which is being created, wants San Marcos involved. Mr. Jones also attended the POW /MIA ceremony, and thanked the Mayor and City Staff for putting it together. Mr. Jones also attended the prayer for San Marcos schools. 5) Ms. Robertson congratulated everyone who was involved in the Pet Fest event. She stated she also attended the San Marcos Public Library book sale. Ms. Robertson encouraged the citizens to attend the CONA debate on October 4, 2007 at the Activity Center. She also encouraged the citizens to attend the Tribute to River, which is being held at the Library on October 14, 2007. 6) Mr. Guerrero thanked the Employee Group for hosting the City Employee Picnic. He stated he also enjoyed participating in Pet Fest. Mr. Guerrero stated he and Ms. Robertson were able to be a part of Gore's Inconvenient Truth live presentation. He also stated he was made aware of some University developments taking place around the United States regarding the loss of students to a shooting and campus safety. 7) Mayor Narvaiz stated the City of San Marcos is fortunate to have an Alert Center where people are trained to help with the different types of situations that can occur at schools and within the community. She also stated Melissa Millecam was working with leadership on campus to detail how to interact in an emergency. Mayor Narvaiz read a letter regarding the POW /MIA event, which wouldn't have happened without City Staff. She also read a letter regarding Debbie Dietz, Parks and Recreation Department, customer service. Mayor Narvaiz stated she was informed that the Government Land Office has sold their property at Stone Creek, which will now be back on the tax roles. She stated she also attended a TXI Groundbreaking, which will employee 600 people. She stated this is an exciting partnership for the purchase of reclaimed water. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 18, 2007, approval of five Ordinances on second reading, adoption of three Ordinances on third and final reading, and adoption of four Resolutions, on consent. The Council pulled Item #16, adoption of Resolution, to be considered separately. Mr. Jones moved for approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 18, 2007, approval of five Ordinances, adoption of the remaining two Ordinances on third and final reading, adoption of four Resolutions, on consent, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Robertson moved to amend all Ordinances and Resolutions by removing Andy Quitter's name and replacing with Michael J. Cosentino, and Mr. Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The captions of the Ordinance and Resolutions read as follows: