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Regular Meeting December 4, 2007 Mayor Narvaiz announced the Council would reconvene at 6:59 p.m. Page 2 Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Ms. Jamison stated the Council received an update and provided direction regarding an incentive business prospect for Project Story. She also stated Council gave directions regarding the duties of the Interim City Manager. The Council also gave direction regarding an applicant for the City Clerk position. Reverend Gary Smith with Christ the Redeemer Church led the Invocation. Drew Shelton with Bobcat Build led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. 1) Guadalupe Carbajal stated he was the Treasurer of the Downtown Association. He encouraged the Council to consider the business opinion when considering the commercial trash service. He also stated if the Council chooses to go out for bids for commercial trash service to meet with the vendors of the City to get their input. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. Ms. Jamison stated the 8000 and 9000 phone numbers were down today, which are the numbers at City Hall. She stated Centurytel has the phones up and working now. She also stated the Permitting Work Group will hold their first meeting on December 10, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council Reports. 1) Mr. Bose stated this is the time when volunteering makes a large difference, on Sunday, December 2, 2007 he rang the bell at Wal -Mart. He encouraged everyone to take time and volunteer. 2) Mr. Guerrero encouraged citizens to attend Sights and Sounds from Thursday, December 6 to Saturday, December 8, 2007. He also thanked all the shoppers who came out the Friday after Thanksgiving. He stated he drove by at midnight and there was a stream of taillights. He thanked the City Staff who work hard to provide security and safety to everyone during a big weekend. Mr. Guerrero stated he went to a conference last weekend with his wife and talked to several attendees about the Embassy Suites being open. 3) Ms. Couch stated she attended the Downtown Task Force Workshops. She stated there has been a lot of good work put into the Downtown Master Plan. She thanked all the volunteers and for those who have signed up to volunteer to serve on Boards and Commissions. She also encouraged everyone to attend the Sights and Sounds. 4) Mr. Jones stated Texas State University will be having their Fall Graduation. He encouraged citizens to show the visitors great hospitality. He also encouraged the community to take can goods to the Hays County Food Bank for the holiday season. 5) Mr. Thomaides stated he attended the Habitat for Humanity home ribbon cutting. He stated it was very touching to see a family get their first house. He also wanted to thank the