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184. Regular Meeting January 9, 2006 Page 4 Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to complete a vacancy on the Charter Review Commission. Mr. Thomaides moved to appoint of Moe Johnson, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Convention and Visitors Bureau to complete a vacancy. Mr. Guerrero moved to appoint of John Diaz as the Council Member representative, which passed unanimously. II Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the San Marcos Industrial Development Corporation to complete a vacancy. Mayor Narvaiz moved to appoint Mike Davis, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE 2005-2006 CITY BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ACQUISITION OF A TRACT OF PROPERTY FOR PARKLAND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency, and Mr. Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration removal from the table and approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5 OF THE CITY CODE TO AMEND THE PURPOSES, POLICIES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ETHICS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to remove the Resolution from the table and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired as to Division 3, Finance Disclosure regarding loan information. Mr. Taylor stated loan information for Council and appointees are reportable each year. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels Disclosure Statements need to be more explanatory. Mr. Jones inquired as to the need for amendments to the Ordinance. Mr. Taylor stated these amendments are modeled after other municipalities in Texas and because there are changes in the law, which lead to the rewrite of the Ordinance. Mr. Thomaides stated he is concerned with the wording in Section 2.444. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he is concerned with the Ethics Review Commission making a recommendation to recall a Council Member. He I stated he feels the voters put members into office and only the voters can recall a Council Member. Mr. Taylor stated the Ethics Review Commission