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213. Regular Meeting February 9, 2004 Page 11 in a hurry because of the timing. He also stated he feels it is not necessary. Mr. Mihalkanin stated they tried to remove any language which might point fingers. Mr. Diaz stated he feels the City should not get involved, but once mn awhile you have to take a stand. Mr. Thomaides stated he is not sure if he will support this Resolution, but he is willing to have it come back to Council as an action item. Mayor Habingreither stated he is not sure if he will support this Resolution, but is willing to have it on the next agenda as an action item. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding polygraph tests for Council Members in connection with the 2002 Election Campaign Flyer. Mr. Taylor stated the 2002 Campaign Flyer was his first taste of politics. He stated after the letter in the paper regarding the Mayor and the City were trying to cover up the issue, he decided to take a polygraph test to clear his name. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he is willing to take a polygraph test. He stated he would like for the polygraph examiner to come to San Marcos. He also stated he is willing to reimburse the City for his expenses. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels the test is a waste of time. He also stated he feels this issue is politically motivated. He stated he is concerned with the money and the time which is being spent on this issue. Mayor Habingreither stated the investigator who was hired did solve the email which surfaced during the last election. Ms. Narvaiz stated in May, 2003, the consensus of the Council was to dissolve this issue. She stated the flyer was morally wrong but did not violate any laws. She stated she too has taken a polygraph test and anyone who is interested in the results may contact Les Johnson. Mr. Diaz stated he personally knows he did not have anything to do with the campaign flyer. He also stated he,does not support spending any more money regarding this issue. Mr. Montoya stated he is willing to take a polygraph test. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he had overlooked the third investigator performs polygraphs, and he will contact him to arrange for a test and make the results public. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding the disannexed area (Subareas A & F, South San Marcos) revenue and expense evaluation. Mr. Gonzales, Director of Finance, ~stated after reviewing all revenue collected from residents of the subareas and expenses spent for the benefits of the area, a determination has been made that the expenses exceed the amount of revenues collected by $348,251.00. Mr. Taylor inquired as to the method used to come up with the figures. Mr. Gonzales stated the formula used is set out by State Law. Mayor Habingreither introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Mr. Taylor stated he will make his results from his lie detector test regarding the campaign flyer available to the public. 2) Ms. Narvaiz congratulated the 60% voters who turned out to vote during the School Bond Election. 3) Ms. Narvaiz stated the Women's Center provided the City Council with some cake from their reception Sunday. 3) Ms. Narvaiz stated she attended the Main Street Advisory Board Meeting. 4) Mayor Habingreither stated there was an article in the Austin-American Statesman crediting the failure of the Inspection and Maintenance to the Libertarian Party. Mr. O'Leary stated he has reviewed the tape from the last meeting and there was a speaker who spOke in opposition of the testing. He stated this man did not state he