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Regular Meeting December 4, 2007 Page 3 citizens who took part in the Downtown Master Plan meetings and thank the Downtown Master Plan Task Force for their hard work. 6) Mayor Narvaiz stated she also attended the Habitat for Humanity ribbon cutting, which is their 9th house in San Marcos. She stated there is a challenge to have people build more homes and the Council has helped by waiving fees. She stated these homes are not free, the individuals put sweat equity into the home. Mayor Narvaiz read a letter regarding Richard Mendoza and Rebecca Britain and the help they provided during a street oil problem. Mayor Narvaiz stated she attended a press conference with Congressman Doggett for a donation to the ALERRT Center, which has added a new element to train National Guard. Mayor Narvaiz stated she meet with TxDOT regarding the FM110 progress. She also stated the Commissioners Court will meet on December 19th with TxDOT regarding the funding. Mayor Narvaiz stated she was happy to report that the Skate Park lighting will be delivered soon. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of minutes of Special Meeting held November 19, 2007, approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 20, 2007, approval of two Ordinances on second reading, adoption of three Ordinances on third and final reading, adoption of six Resolutions, on consent. The Council pulled Item 16, adoption of Ordinance on third and final reading, and Items 18 and 19, adoption of Resolutions, to be considered separately. Mr. Jones moved for approval of minutes of Special Meeting held November 19, 2007, approval of minutes of Regular Meeting held November 20, 2007, approval of two Ordinances on second reading, adoption of two Ordinances on third and final reading, adoption of the remaining four Resolutions, including amendments to Item 20, Resolution, on consent, and Ms. Couch seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The captions of the Ordinances and Resolutions read as follows: Approval of Ordinances on second reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CITY OF KYLE ACCEPTING A RELEASE BY KYLE OF .865 ACRES MORE OR LESS OF EXTRATERRITORIAL JURSIDICTION AT YARRINGTON AND POST ROADS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE YARRINGTON ROAD RAILROAD OVERPASS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND CONTAINING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, DESIGNATING REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 23 FOR TAX ABATEMENT PURPOSES UNDER CHAPTER 312 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE, CONSISTING OF 30.32 ACRES OF PROPERTY, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON CLOVIS BARKER ROAD; MAKING STATUTORY FINDINGS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.