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4. Reconvene and Consider Action on Item Discussed During Executive Session • The San Marcos City Council reconvened into regular session at 6:33 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. The following direction to staff was required from Executive Session: Council received an update regarding encroachments into San Marcos' extraterritorial jurisdiction from staff and provided direction. 5. Invocation Pastor Chad Hayes of Christ Church provided the invocation. 6. Pledge of Allegiance The assembly recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 7. Citizen Comments Joseph Ptak, 505 Patricia, stated he was present to correct a statement by Ken Bell that there was no commercial radio station in San Marcos. He reported that KIND 105.9 FM, a production of the Hays County Guardian, is a public access station providing 24 hour broadcasting and relies on public donations. He said they operated during the last major flood and even directed emergency personnel during that flood. KIND radio allowed the community to talk to each other and proved the value and potential of a low power FM • station. He requested that the City create a Radio Board for public radio programming. 8. Staff Reports Rick Menchaca, City Manager, reported that he had just returned from College Station where he was attending the Best Practices for University/City Relationships. He presented to the council the new solid waste collection schedule for the new once-a-week collection. He also reported that an Airport Manager has been hired and will be on board July 1. He pointed out that the permit report was in the Council a-box and stated that a monthly building permit report will be available to the public as well. Staff is also working on a development map pinpointing major development. He also attended some economic development meetings for the purpose of clarifying roles and making sure we were in alignment. 9. City Council Reports Councilmember Jones reported the National League of Cities will be conducting a Green Conference in Portland, Oregon and encouraged attendance. It will be a great opportunity to see an objective view and how other cities look at it responsibly. He met with the Economic Development Director and is impressed with how she has been extending her hand to the community. He reminded everyone that Juneteenth events will • PDFConvert.3021.1.RM061708 Minutes.doc Page 2 of 6