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47 Regular Meeting September 14, 1998 Page 2 resident - Wayne Becak, Mr. Hernandez moved to appoint one San Marcos Area Board of Realtors - Mary Evans, Mr. Mihalkanin moved to reappoint one San Marcos Industrial Foundation - John Ferguson, which passed unanimously. Mr. Moseley will make his appointment of one Neighborhood Association at the next meeting. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of four appointments to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Hernandez moved to appoint one Council Member - Ed Mihalkanin, Ms. Hughson moved to reappoint one Neighborhood Association - Paul Mayhew, Mr. Cox moved to reappoint one Heritage Association - Curtis Parkerson, and Mr. Mihalkanin moved to reappoint one Hospitality Association - Elizabeth Ferguson, which passed unanimously (Mr. Mihalkanin voting aye on each appointment except abstaining from the appointment of the vote of himself made by Mr. Hernandez). Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Clean Air Force Board of Directors. Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Joe B. Cox, Jr. and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Doiron, Moore, Moseley, Hernandez. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Cox. Mayor Moore is currently serving on this Board. Mr. Moseley stated if the Board only needs one appointment from San Marcos that Mayor Moore be our main representative and Mr. Cox our alternate member. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of an appointment to the Hays County Parks and Recreation Kickoff Committee. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint Rodney Cobb, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced a public hearing regarding an annexation, the caption which was read as follows: AN ANNEXATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ANNEXING TO THE CITY A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 97.773 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE 1200 AND 1300 BLOCKS OF OLD MARTINDALE ROAD; APPROVING A SERVICE PLAN FOR THIS TRACT; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Darby Wright stated his property is next to this tract, some of the neighborhood is present at this meeting and they are concerned about the type of development to occur. There is now an existing housing project three blocks away, and they have problems with graffiti and some break-ins. They do not want a development that will decrease the value of their property or possibly make their neighborhood unsafe. He stated he is also opposed to a development of this size so close to the river and the runoff it could cause. Robert Hager stated his business is located adjacent to this property with only an easement in between. He stated the property is ideal for