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Regular Meeting May 1, 2007 Page 9 Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding an update on the State Legislation related to the Edwards Aquifer and direction to Staff. Mr. O'Leary stated Tom Taggart, Director of Water /Wastewater, has been involved in the water legislation. Mr. Taggart provided the Council with a summary of major points in CSSB 1341. He reviewed the Senate Committee on Natural Resources on April 27, 2007. He also provided a general comparison of CSSB 1341 with the City of San Marcos Resolution goals. Mayor Narvaiz asked Mr. Taggart to provide the relationship of the River Institute. Mr. Taggart stated the Steering Committee has 17 members, which 9 are from State entities and the remaining 8 are additional members who represent environmental groups. Ms. Robertson inquired to the acre feet. Mr. Taggart stated he is not clear on the acre feet changes influence came from. He stated the change has to do with the adjustment mechanism and the minimum pump ages depends on pumping histories. Mayor Narvaiz thanked Mr. Taggart for his hard work and his dedication on water issues. Mayor Narvaiz moved for approval of appointment to Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. Mr. Guerrero moved to appoint Mary Lou Katchen, as the Animal Welfare Organization representative, and to appoint David Salazar as the City of Kyle representative, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of appointments to Convention and Visitor Bureau Advisory Board and approval of appointment to Minority Tourism Development Board. Mr. Guerrero stated he feels these appointments should be made after the Council holds their Workshops with both these Boards. The Council agreed by consensus to reschedule these appointments until after the Workshops have been held. Mayor Narvaiz introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.087, to discuss commercial or financial information the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect (Global Marketeer Group). The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz announced the Council would reconvene at 9:34 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated the Council provided directions regarding Global Marketeer Group The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. on a motion made by Mr. Thomaides and seconded by Ms. Robertson.