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water sales and reclaimed water sales; and consider ordinance on first of three • readings. Mayor Narvaiz opened the Public Hearing at 11:01 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2008. Sheri Bilson, 206 Lisa, stated that energy costs are going up, and even though the tax rate is proposed to remain the same, home appraisals are higher, creating higher tax bills. She asked the Council to hold the line and reported there are too many citizens on fixed incomes. There being no further public comment, the Public Hearing was closed at 11:03 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2008. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Couch and a second by Councilmember Guerrero, the City Council voted five (5) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Jones voting against, and Councilmember Thomaides having left earlier, to approve the ordinance on the first of three readings. The motion carried. 9. Question and Answer session with press and public. Andy Sevilla, Newstreamz.com, asked for clarification on the 5% water/wastewater rate increase. The City Manager explained it was due to the 1.2% debt coverage to the revenue bond, water supplies, investments with the Hays Caldwell Public Utility Agency is for future water supplies, and 2007 debt issuance. Mr. Sevilla asked what the consensus was on the extended bar hours. The City Attorney replied that it would be placed on the ballot as a non-binding referendum. 10. Adjournment. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Jones and a second by Councilmember Guerrero, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, with Councilmember Thomaides having left earlier, to adjourn the special session of the San Marcos City Council at 11:19 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2008. The motion carried unanimously. Susan Narvaiz, or ATTEST: A'?? x6uu_?? herry Mas rn, City Clerk • PDFConvert.3257.1.SM081408 Minutes.doc Page 4 of 4