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<br /> MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
<br /> CITY COL'NCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS,
<br /> TEXAS, AUGUST 14, 2000
<br /> PRESENT: Mayor David Chiu
<br /> Mayor Pro-Tern Earl Moseley, Jr.
<br /> Deputy Mayor Pro-Tern Louis Doiron, Jr.
<br /> Council Members Jane Hughson
<br /> Joe B. Cox, Jr.
<br /> Paul Mayhew
<br /> Martha Castex Tatum
<br /> City Manager Larry Gilley
<br /> Deputy City Manager Laura Huffman
<br /> City Clerk JanisJC, VVomack
<br /> City Attorney Mark Taylor
<br /> Fire Chief Dan O'Leary
<br /> Director of Engineering Laurie Anderson
<br /> Director of Planning Ron Patterson
<br /> Director of Env. Health Mark Brinkley
<br /> Director of Finance Bill W'hite
<br /> Director of Public VV orks Richard Mendoza
<br /> Director of Library Stephanie Langenkamp
<br /> Director of Parks and Rec. Rodney Cobb
<br /> Also present: Sarah Alvarez, Francis Serna, Carol Coughlin, Bob Mooney, Tom VVassenich,
<br /> Dianne VVassenich, Collette Duran, John McBride, Phil Neighbors, John Holtermann, Billy
<br /> Moore, JCent Morrison, Jon Cradit, Tom McNair, Merlin Evans, Joe Castillo, Melissa Millecam,
<br /> Richard Garza, Stanley Tanger, Lupe Costilla, George VonderLippe, John Thomaides, Scott
<br /> VValker, Miguel Lecuona, Hector Montenegro, Sherri Russell, Rodney Gonzales, and others.
<br /> Mayor Chiu called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
<br /> Mayor Chiu introduced the citizen comment period. (1) Marty Bryan, proprietor of the Outback
<br /> Steakhouse, stated he supports the Tanger Partnership Agreement and everyone would benefit
<br /> from this partnership. (2) Miguel Lecuona ofthe Neighborhood Transportation Group, gave an
<br /> update on the six goals and objectives supported by the Neighborhood Association and
<br /> encouraged the City to move forward. He stated the Association needed more support from
<br /> Engineering and the Planning and Zoning Commission and suggested they meet with the
<br /> Carsons. They also stated the PDD Ordinance should be rewritten and the Neighborhood
<br /> Association would like to redo the Sector Plan. (3) John Thomaides, President ofthe Heritage
<br /> Association, stated they were supported by the neighborhood to move forward with the Carsons'
<br /> issue in their July 8 meeting. He stated issues discussed at the meeting were: [1.] to provide
<br /> ideas and plans, [2.] improve traffic flow with conditions, [3.] develop mutual respect and trust
<br /> between the City and neighborhoods and, [4.] move forward and earn a seat at the bargaining
<br /> table. (4) John McBride, who resides on Franklin Drive stated concerns on Planning and
<br /> Zoning appointments. He stated decisions need to be made when making appointments. The
<br /> people who get appointed need to be able to make decisions according to Master Plan guidelines
<br /> and make objective decisions. (5) Tom McNair, President of Hughson Heritage Association,
<br /> stated the importance of the Planning and Zoning appointments. He stated their decisions affect
<br /> the City and the Council needs to select carefully. Mr. McNair hopes the three individuals
<br /> selected are interested in the long term welfare of the City, and not someone who can be
<br /> persuaded. (6) Dianne VVassenich, Tanglewood Neighborhood Representative, stated her
<br /> concerns of the three P&Z appointments. She stated persons who are supported by the
<br /> Neighborhood Association and should be nominated are: Bob Mooney, Scott VValker, and
<br /> Teresa Hobby, (7) Jon Cradit asked the Council to select new P&Z appointments carefully
<br /> which is currently weighted with development representation. The P&Z Commission needs
<br /> neighborhood associations represented. (8) Scott VValker, who resides on MLJC, stated he wants
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