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81. Regular Meeting July 26, 2004 Page 5 The Council agreed by consensus to reschedule these appointments to the next Regular Meeting on August 9, 2004. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of fourteen appointments to the Blue Ribbon Bond Committee (Temporary). Mr. Diaz moved to appoint John Wade and Ruben Becerra, Mr. Guerrero moved to appoint Cynthia Mendez Arredondo and Artiemo (Frankie) Arredondo, Jr., Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint Joe Castillo and Dennis Dunn, Mayor Narvaiz moved to appoint Chris North and Lydia Marie Trevino, Mr. Thomaides moved to appoint Theresa James and Bill DeSoto, Mr. Bose moved to appoint Gary Gooch and Darrell Farr and Mr. Taylor moved to appoint Bruce Harper, which passed unanimously. The remaining position will be rescheduled for the next Regular Meeting to be held on August 9, 2004. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, which was read in its entirety, the caption which reads as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A PROPOSED HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER DEVELOPMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mayor Narvaiz stated several citizens have signed up to speak on this issue. 1) Tom McNair stated he opposes the Hotel/Convention Center. 2) Reece Morrison stated he has been a resident for 40 years. He stated the river is the crown jewel of the City, and the City Council will protect it. He stated this project will be beneficial to the citizens of San Marcos, with jobs and a larger tax base. 3) Richard Weik stated he supports this project. He also stated the City benefits from CVB, and he does not want their funds taken away. Mr. Weik stated he has been with Stone Bridge Hotel in San Marcos for 26 yers and is pro-growth. He wants San Marcos to succeed and believes the hoteliers in town are pro-growth. 4) Milton Vaverek stated he has been a resident for 30 years. He stated he feels the City taxes are already high enough. He encouraged the Council to allow the citizens to vote on the convention center issue. 5) Wayne Becak stated he is the Chairman of the Economic Development Council. He stated the City of San Marcos has the opportunity to have a first-class facility. He stated this is a good, clean industry and will increase sales tax revenues. Everyone will need to work together to make this project happen. He does not think this matter needs to be voted on. 6) Paul Valdez stated he has been doing research on Hammons projects. He stated he has only been able to find positive articles on Mr. Hammons. He also stated Mr. Hammons makes large contributions to charities and communities. He stated the Council should make the decision on this project. 7) Amanda Webster stated she supports the Hotel/Convention Center and opposes an increase of the hotel occupancy tax. 8) Daniel Scales stated he wanted the Council to allow the citizens to vote on this issue. 9) Sherri Bilson stated she dealt with Mr. Hammons