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5 Regular Meeting December 9, 1985 Page 5 Mayor Craddock introduced a discussion of contracting for expenditure of Motel/Hotel Tax Monies by San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. John Diaz advised the Council the San Marcos Hispanic Charilier of Com- merce would like to be considered for a portion of the hotel/motel tax monies in the amount of $30,000.00 to promote tourism in San Marcos. City Attorney Hankins stated it would be helpful for a budget to be presented as to use of funds. Mayor Craddock discussed the integration of members of both Chambers of Commerce working to- gether to promote tourism. Mr. Nicola stated he would be willing for funds to be set aside until such time as their budget and projects had been specified to the Council's satisfaction. John Diaz advised he felt a Mexican-American should be on the Chamber's Board. Mr. Coddington stated he thought the Board would be willing to have two Mexican-American representatives on the Board and stated it could pos- sibly be set up with two City representatives, 2 Chamber of Commerce representatives and two Hispanic Chamber of Commerce representatives and possibly one representative from the Eotel Industry. Mr. Coddington stated he thought the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce should wait until next September or October to request funding. Mr. Brown stated he would like to have an opportunity to review their budget of goals and objectives and that good coordination between the two Chambers needed to be worked out. Jack Lindstrom stated the Chamber of Com- merce and the Tourist Development Committee's money lS separate, and that he does not think splitting the monies will work. He invited the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to send representatives to the Chamber meetings and in the future for members to be representated on the Tourist Development Committee. John Diaz stated he thought it would be a great idea to have representatives of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on the Tourist Development Committee. Mr. Brown stated it was possible the Council consider specifying a portion of the funds to certain projects of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Buddy Mostyn stated he would like the opportunity to review their recommendations and that they be considered on merit of how many people could be drawn by specific projects. Scott McGee stated he thought it would be a big mistake to divide the efforts of promoting San Marcos. Paul Sadillo, an attorney from New Braunfels, stated the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce wan~ a portion of the funds designated to them for promotion of tourism to San Marcos in relation with Hispanics. The subject of Hotel/MotelTax Monies is to be on the Council's December 18, 1985 agenda. Mayor Craddock introduced a discussion and presentation by the Heritage Association of the deteriorated condition of the Charles S. Cock House. Frances Stovall made the presentation on behalf of the Heritage Associa- tion. She reviewed with Council repalrs that had been made in recent years and repairs that were needed for deterioration caused from flooding and termites and plans for expansion of the building. The Heritage Association is desiring funds from the City in the amount of $15,000.00 and if approved, would apply for a matching grant with the State. The Heritage Association will make a formal request for funds in January, 1986. Mayor Craddock introduced a discussion regarding the status on the Data Processing Studies. It was consensus of Council a Workshop be set up in January for three firms to be reviewed by Council. The meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Nicola. ~~ Emmie Craddock Mayor