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4. Reconvene and Consider Action on Item Discussed During Executive Session. The San Marcos City Council reconvened into regular session at 10:25 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. No action was required from Executive Session. 5. Invocation Pastor Robert Smith, of Powerhouse Christian Center, provided the invocation. 6. Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Porterfield led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. 7. Citizen Comments Tom McNaire, 822 Stagecoach, commended the Council for their work on the animal ordinance. He asked them to see that there is enforcement of the dangerous animal portion of the ordinance. He is not asking for a ban on pit bulls, but two children have recently been killed in San Antonio by pit bulls. In Luling last week, a three-year old was mauled and killed by a pit bull. Other breeds also bite, but pit bulls, and to lesser degree Rottweiler's, are known for the ferocity of their bites. They do not let go. Richard Nichols, 1615 Redwood Road, Apt. 23A, President of the local AARP, reported that they hold their monthly meetings at the Dunbar facility and have done so the last ten years. The rental fee was always waived, and they sign a contract with Parks one year in advance. This year they were told the new City Manager said this practice is no longer in effect. The fee is $15 per hour for a minimum of two hours. This may seem to be a nominal fee but it is beyond their budget. This past year they provided 2,238 volunteer hours for the City, doing things like: free tax preparation; mailings for the chamber; providing bell ringers for the Salvation Army; assisting the food bank; volunteering at hospitals and nursing facilities; and delivering cookies to fire and rescue. They serve an important function to the San Marcos community. He doesn't want to see the chapter fold because of a lack of meeting space. Daniel Pacer, 531 W. San Antonio, announced Bob Cat Build is this Saturday, and invited Council to come out and work this Saturday. It will commence at 8:00 a.m., and the day will end at 2:00 p.m. Charlotte Means-Shields, 932 Stagecoach Trail, spoke regarding the population of deer in the city. They have had hundreds of dollars of plants destroyed by the deer. The problem is all over the United States. Also, the deer are not healthy like they would be if it was the recommended one deer per 20 acres. They are carriers of Lyme disease, worms, etc. As citizens increasingly tolerate the deer, the deer become less afraid, and there have been dangerous attacks. Deer are also instrumental in vehicle accidents. There werel40 deer-related fatalities from 2000-2007. Deer are a danger to bikers also. Other communities have done management control. A petition was presented to the City Clerk. RM033109 Minutes Page 2