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~~gular Meeting September 23, 2002 Page 2 gasoline spill accident at the San-n-Pac Diamond Shamrock store in San Marcos. Gasoline from the hose on the gas pump showered allover Martha and inside her car, while her son watched. He stated he received a horrifying call from Martha to come take her to the emergency room. He then contacted the Chief of Police and the City Manager to inform them of the incident. He stated he was genuinely concerned about the accident scene and the possibility of an explosion and putting the public in further risk. There was no emergency vehicles dispatched to the scene, nor was the accident scene isolated to protect the public. In fact the store was allowed to continue selling gas. He stated on Wednesday, September 25, 2002 the City Council will be holding a Special Meeting, and on behalf of the NAACP, he would like to hold a public hearing in connection with this accident. He stated he has requested a copy of the accident report and a copy of the hazardous clean-up report, which he has not received. Mr. Tatum stated he felt the system had failed to protect and render aid to his family in an effort to protect the financial interest of the company and the apparent economic liability of the City of San Marcos. He stated San- n-Pac's insurance company contacted Martha within hours of the accident. Mr. Tatum stated after the accident he went on a fact finding mission. The biggest issues for him were, why 9-1-1 was not called and why this incident was notreported openly and honestly to the public. He stated his wife is the Deputy Mayor Pro Tern and the third highest ranking official in this City and the highest ranking African-American female in the entire Hays County. He feels more should have been done to protect his family and the public. Mr. Tatum requested the Council strongly consider his request, because he has accumulated facts and pictures and no longer wants to deal with this issue behind the scenes. He stated he is continually being harassed by insurance companies. Mr. O'Leary stated he, Chief Griffith and the Fire Department did respond to the scene and found no hazardous material on the ground, and Sac-n-Pac was repairing the pump. Mr. O'Leary stated he would give this report to Mr. Tatum. 3) Dianne Wassenich stated she wished to speak on item 5D Planning and Zoning Commission appointments, and item 6 Impact Fees. She stated she feels these appointments are important. She stated it makes it difficult in the Planning and Zoning Commission meetings when members have some financial interest. She encouraged the Council to keep this in mind when they appoint new Commissioners. She stated on the Impact Fees the taxpayers do not want to pay for the cost of growth. On tracking water costs in the area, she feels apartments should pay the same costs as Single-Family homes. 4) Matthew Harrison with the Bennett Realty Group stated he wished to speak on Item #8 regarding the IH 35 North annexation. He stated he had distributed a letter to all Council Members in favor of the annexation. He encouraged the Council to pass this annexation. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Human Development Commission. No nominations were received and this will be rescheduled.