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Chris Murr, San Marcos, addressed the Council regarding the recent installation of utility poles at his home. There was a 3rd pole installed and he complained about the installation of lighting and the fact that there are already 2 poles on the property. He continued that this has degraded the aesthetics of his home. He stated that he was not asked about it being placed and he asked that the City relocate the pole, and asked the Council to create a policy that would mitigate this process. Melissa Derrick, San Marcos, addressed the Council regarding the Buie Tract. She asked that it be postponed so that another geological survey could be done. Renea Hicks, yielded the time to Joe Ptak, who addressed the Council in opposition of the Buie Tract agreement. He stated that he stands behind the Franklin Square HOA and that we need to protect the integrity of our neighborhoods. He stated that there needs to be a balance, but we have to be able to communicate in an open and honest manor. Frances Breihan, 111 W. Hillcrest, addressed the Council regarding the opposition of the building of multifamily projects being built in single family neighborhoods. She stated that we are losing good people to other communities and that the Council can control that. She stated that the Council must listen to the residents and not the developers. She believes that we have become a noisy traffic nightmare. She also stated that the Sessom project is a horrible project and to destroy another open space is unthinkable and asked the Council to deny this project. Jim Garber, San Marcos, addressed the Council regarding the rumor that he and his friends are anti development. That is not true. He spoke in favor of Darren Casey's project on Thorpe lane and on Concho Street. They are both consistent with the master plans and they don't object to those. However, he spoke against the Sessom project and asked the Council to deny the project. They welcome development and it is the road to prosperity and if we follow our Comprehensive Master Plan we will do it right. Ann Whitus, 108 Spring Hollow Cove, addressed the Council regarding the Buie Tract item regarding the density. She continued with her concerns regarding the traffic impact caused by The Retreat and how this would further affect this area. She asked the Council to do everything to protect the families that have been in this area for a long time. Consent Agenda IO.Consider approval of the following: May 28, 2013, Special Called Meeting Minutes June 4, 2013, Regular Meeting Minutes I l._Consider approval of Ordinance 2013 -27, on the second of two readings, revising the Building Permit Fee Schedule previously adopted by Ordinance 2013 -04 by setting a maximum fee of $3,000 per protect for deck, patio, and roof projects; making this change retroactive to January 1, 2013; authorizing the City Manager to refund building permit fees paid on after January 1, 2013 in excess of the $3,000 per project limit set by this Ordinance; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.