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5. Invocation Debbie "Morningstar" Adams, of the Cherokee Candle Shop, provided the invocation. • 6. Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Terry led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. 7. Citizen Comments Brandi Townsend, 1106-B W. Mary, Austin, Texas, stated she was the spokeperson for Randall Lavender of 109 W. McCarty, and read a letter from Mr. Lavender (attached to the minutes). He owns the Texas Health and Racquet Club and favors awarding the San Marcos wastewater treatment plant project to Keystone Construction. Ricky Luna, 5301 Robinson Lane, Austin, Texas, stated that he has been employed by Keystone for fifteen years and was speaking on behalf of himself and other employees. He reported that Keystone has constructed numerous water and wastewater plants. It is important for their employment to have this project. He knows they can construct this project and does not understand why it would be awarded to a non-local contactor. Nick Carlisle, 100 Palo Duro Lane, Liberty Hill, Texas, stated that he is a part owner with his father of Keystone. He reported that his dad wanted to be here but he is starting new wastewater treatment plant for the Texas Department of Corrections today. They have constructed several jobs together. They have finished on time, sometimes early and under budget. They have also done some local projects in Buda and Leander. He asserted that the company is plenty capable to build this plant. He believes it is in the City's best interest to award this to a local bidder. Joe Lindeman, 2121 Ave. J, Arlington, Texas, with Archer Western Construction, stated they are currently the largest water/wastewater treatment plan builders in Texas. It is what they do, and what they do best. S. Staff Reports There were no staff reports. 9. Citv Council Reports There were no City Council reports. CONSENT AGENDA 10. Consider approval of minutes A. April 7, 2009 Regular Meeting RM042109 Minutes Page 2 0