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2 Regular Meeting October 14, 1996 Page 2 stated he surveyed 30 people in his neighborhood; 2 favored extended bar hours, 6 were undecided and 22 opposed. He encouraged the Council to follow the advice of the Red Ribbon Proclamation and "know when to say when, just say no" and vote against the bar hours. Dr. Harvey Ginsburg stated the measures the Council is using to determine the outcome of the trial period for bar hours are all negative measures and positive measures need to be created. Jack B. Chaney decided not to speak. Johnny Finch addressed the Council in David Dishman's place. Mr. Finch stated the petition the Council received earlier was composed of 750 names. He stated _ downtown was his neighborhood and would like to keep his neighbors at home and not on the road. He stated if we keep our people in a structured environment it would eliminate the problems in the neighborhoods. Ollie Giles, Chair of the San Marcos Area Neighborhood Council, stated on behalf of the neighborhoods they ask that the Council vote against the bar hours. She stated she contacted DPS for statistics on highway accidents and DPS hoped the bar hours would not pass. Jake Isaac, Oak Heights Neighborhood Association, stated his survey of 51 residents showed 3 for the issue and 48 against. He encouraged the Council to vote against the issue and continue the proclamation of Red Ribbon Week. Cathy Locke stated she has two daughters and a husband that is a police officer, so this issue affects her entire family. She encouraged the Council to vote against the bar hours. Crystal Locke, student at SWT, stated she would not like to see the extended bar hours and the reputation of the University go back to being "a party school". She stated someone is going to get hurt with the extended hours and not all young students are in favor of this issue. Loy Locke stated he is against thq extended bar hours. He argued it was ludicrous to even have a trial period. Rosemary Arredondo stated two years ago she lost her son to a drunk driver and two other daughters suffered injuries from that accident. She stated people get into trouble all by themselves and they do not need City Council to help them. She stated if you are in the path of a drunk driver you are not safe. Jane Wilson, Neighborhood Association, stated she called 45 people; 43 were opposed, 1 was neutral and 1 was in favor of the issue. She encouraged the Council to vote against extended bar hours. John Morrisset thanked the Council for serving in their capacity and stated the Council was their to represent the citizens and there needs and desires. He stated alcohol was on a list of problems in San Marcos and suggested the Council cut it down. Roger Morgan stated he would like to wait and address the Council on Item '8. Joe Gonzales stated he opposes the extended bar hours. Jeff t _ Caldwell stated he opposes the extended the bar hours. Dick Souell stated he would like to wait until Item -8. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Senior Citizens Facilities Advisory Board. Mr. Guerra moved to appoint Betty Farlow and Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Ralph Harrell, which passed unanimously. , Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of a board appointment to the Human Services Advisory Board. No nominations were received. Mr. Guerra asked Ms. Womack to research the establishment of this Board and if each Council Member made an appointment at that time. Mayor Moore suggested the Council take a comprehensive look at the way Human Services funding allocation is done through various agencies and the allocating agencies be brought together for one hearing. Mayor Moore asked this appointment to be scheduled at the next Council Nfeeting. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of a board appointment to the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Mr. Hernandez stated the appointments are limited because a lot of people are not members of the Hospitality Association and requested this appointment be scheduled for the next Council Meeting. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of a board appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. Mayor Moore moved to appoint Dr. Arlis Hiebert in the At-Large position and move Donna Hill to the Belvin Street District. Mr. Guerra asked if the recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission of C. Hill Rylander was being considered. Ms. Womack stated Mr. Rylander did not live on Belvin Street and this appointment represents that position. The Council then voted unanimously for the appointment of Dr. Arlis Hiebert to the At-Large position and Donna Hill to the BeNin Street District position. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of three appointments to the Library Board.