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148 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, JULY 24, 2000 PRESENT: Mayor David Chiu Mayor Pro-Tern Earl Moseley, Jr. Deputy Mayor Pro-Tern Louis Doiron, Jr. Council Members Jane Hughson Joe B. Cox, Jr. Paul Mayhew Martha Castex Tatum City Manager Larry Gilley Deputy City Manager Laura Huffman City Clerk Janis K. Womack City Attorney * Mark Taylor Assistant City Attorney Sherri Russell Fire Chief Dan O'Leary Also Present: Sarah Alvarez, Francis Serna, Collette Duran, Jeff Kester, Ron Jager, Merlin Evans, Ralph Gonzales, Mark Minnick, Larry Sowards, Phil Neighbors, John Schnautz, Johnny James, William DeSoto, Melissa Millecam, Stacye Wilson, Gwen Smith, Rose Brooks, John Thomaides and others. Mayor Chiu called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Chiu introduced the citizen comment period. Nathan Todd stated the aquifer level was below 650' and the City should make Stage 2 effective for water conservation. He stated he drove by the SWT campus today and they were watering lawns at 3:00 p.m. He wants the City to talk with them about water conservation. Nasim Mullen of the Bahai Youth Group, stated they were concerned about the future of the world. She stated wonderful things occurred in the 20th Century and with existing technology the world is more connected and has more potential. They want all of humanity to come together and want the leaders of thought to work to improve the lives of all the world. They provided copies of "Who is Writing the Future?" to the Council and staff members. Rev. Herman Foster stated Mayor Chiu has introduced a concept for social services. Mayor Chiu has discussed the possibility of Lamar Middle School (Lamar Central Annex), and Rev. Foster thinks it is a great idea but the City needs to look at a location on the South side of town for that type of concept. The people on the South side of town could benefit the most from the social services being located on the South side. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals. There were no nominations and this will be rescheduled. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Citizen Review Commission. Mr. Mayhew moved to appoint Carmen Imel, which passed unanimously. The remaining appointment will be rescheduled. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Mr. Doiron moved to appoint Tom Roach, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Economic Development Council. Mayor Chiu moved to appoint Martha Tatum, Council Member, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: