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30. Regular Meeting January 18, 2005 Page 2 other incentive to such a business prospect (downtown area; McCarty Road/IH 35 area; Centerpoint Road/IH35 area; Highway 123/IH35 area; hotel and conference center project; auto parts supplier). Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 6:02 p.m. and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (Mr. Guerrero present at 6:22 p.m.). Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council reconvene into public meeting at 6:59 p.m. and continue Executive Session later in the meeting, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration action or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated Council provided direction regarding a proposed development incentive for property located on Hwy. 123. He also stated Council provided direction regarding two lawsuits. He stated the Council also provided direction for economic development negotiations for downtown area, Centerpoint area and a financial incentive for an auto parts supplier. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Pledge of Allegiance, which was lead by the Noon Lions Club. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. 1) Raymond Chapa Jr. stated he works for Congressman Henry Cuellar. He stated Mr. Cuellar has opened an office in San Marcos. He stated this office will cover Hays, Comal and Guadalupe County areas. He provided the Council with contact information. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. Mr. O'Leary stated the sales tax figure for January is up 4.8 percent compared to January of 2004. He also stated the sales tax for the entire year is up 8.5 percent. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Mayor Narvaiz stated she attended the groundbreaking for the Seventh Day Adventist Church. 2) Mayor Narvaiz stated the Clergy Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at 8:00 a.m. at the Activity Center. 3) Mayor Narvaiz stated the Citizen Summit is scheduled for Thursday, January 27, 2005 from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the Activity Center. She stated this will be a great opportunity for citizens to come and share what they believe the future of San Marcos should be. 4) Mayor Narvaiz thanked Harvey Miller for all his hard work on the MLK celebration. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of minutes of the of the Regular Meeting held January 4, 2005, approval of three Ordinances on second reading, adoption of four Resolutions, and approval of Change in Services No. 2 in the amount of $75,232.38 to the E. Hutchison