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215. Regular Meeting September 10, 2001 Page 2 KB Homes stated he is in support of Item 27, water and wastewater services, being provided for the El Camino Real project. Mr. Erben stated KB Homes is one of the large homebuilders in the United States, and they are looking forward to corning to San Marcos. He invited the Council to look at their development in the Austin area, Berdoll Farms, as it is a similar project to what is planned for San Marcos. (4) Rev. Herman Foster stated he has met with a senior citizen group, and they hope the Council will be wise in their consideration of the tax rate. Rev. Foster stated the seniors will be greatly hurt by a tax increase, and they urge the Council not to raise taxes. (5) Marguerite Hill advised the Council she is very concerned how a tax increase would affect senior citizens who have a hard time making ends meet. (6) Lillian Garcia stated she wanted to speak regarding Item 8 on the agenda, a public hearing regarding a request for a permanent specific use permit for Don Lalo's Mexican Restaurant at 400 Cheatham Street. She stated there has not been much litter from the restaurant, but last Saturday a customer of the restaurant relieved himself in their yard. She stated the students are back in town, and she has noticed a significant increase in customers at the restaurant. They do not want this in their neighborhood. (7) Bertha Ramirez, owner of Lalo's Mexican Restaurant, asked if the Garcias had taken pictures of the incident in their yard. (8) Brad Gulick stated he manages The Meeting Place next to Lalo's Mexican Restaurant. He stated the restaurant is usually closed by 11:00 p.m. He stated if a meeting needs to be held to work out any problems, he was offering his place of business for that purpose. He then advised the Council he hopes they will approve Lalo's request for a specific use permit. (9) Dianne Wassenich spoke regarding the Southwest San Marcos annexation public hearing scheduled next week. She stated some of the septic tanks in the area are thirty years old or older and not up to today's standards. She stated the septic tanks sit on top of limestone and the waste can seep into the aquifer. Area water wells can be tested to confirm this. She stated the testing needs to be done during dry periods, and it would take a long time for the City to get sewer lines to this area. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of one appointment (student) to the Youth Commission. No nominations were made and this will be rescheduled. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Main Street Advisory Board. Ms. Tatum moved to appoint Rick Henderson (City), which passed unanimously. The remaining appointment will be rescheduled. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of three appointments to the Human Services Advisory Board. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to reappoint Judith Williams (City) and Ms. Tatum moved to reappoint Jodie Ditmer (City), which passed unanimously. The remaining appointment of a member with a Social Services Degree will be rescheduled.