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131 - ~ Regular Meeting April 28, 1997' Page 3 stated he had given the Council an update for the number of votes and it would still be necessary to get additional votes from the other entities. Mr. Mooney stated that at the time the votes are cast and unless it changes drastically, the 8/31/97 levy would decrease the City's percentage of votes for the board. Mr. Mooney stated the City will need to have support from the County, the School District or from Hays ISD. Mr. Mooney stated the purpose for having the Resolution approved is to show Council is willing to move to the 7 member board. Mr. Mooney stated then it will be brought to the Appraisal District Board to make a determination and stated the Appraisal District Board is in support of it. Mr. Guerra stated he had three individuals ask him about the nature of the Chuck Nash property and the leasing of the property by the State of Texas and it being taken off the appraisal rolls. Mr. Guerra stated he would like to respond to those citizens and his understanding was the property was leased from the State of Texas and does not appear in the appraisal district rolls which he would like for Mr. Mooney to look at. Mr. Mooney stated he would report back to the Council with any information he could find. Mr. Hart stated he would like to thank Mr. Mooney in his efforts on the matter concerning ad valorem tax at SWT. Mr. Guerra stated he would like to see a resolution at the next meeting in support of the expansion of the board. Mr. Taylor stated he would draft a resolution for the Council's approval. Mr. Guerra suggested the Council move on to Item 13C to permit Ms. Stovall and .. Ms. Armstead and others to speak. Mayor Pro-Tem Hernandez introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, CHANGING THE CALABOOSE BUILDING FROM A PUBLIC MEETING FACILITY TO A MUSEUM AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Ms. Johnnie Armstead stated they were. requesting the City Council to decide to allow them to use the Calaboose Building as a museum only. Ms. Armstead stated at the present time it is being used for different activities by the City and would request it be designated as an historic museum. Mr. Guerra stated he had an opportunity to view the museum and he was overwhelmed as to the work being done and was then astonished when he was informed the artifacts were being moved in and out every time the facilities were being used. Mr. Guerra stated he felt the Calaboose should be designated and used only for that purpose. Mr. Guerra stated he had seen the minutes of the Parks & Recreation Board and noticed they had approved the request and he is requesting instead of it just being an African-American Museum, it should be more generic and tied to the history of San Marcos. Ms. Armstead stated she did not have a problem with the name change because it already reflects the whole San Marcos although it has a little bit more of black artifacts in the museum. Mr. Guerra stated the reason he raised the issue was because he had attended a G.!. Forum meeting and they have a lot of artifacts which Ms. Armstead might have access to about the Hispanic community and other things. Mr. Guerra stated he would also want some funding for the operation of the museum so Ms. Armstead and others would not have to pay for things out of their pockets. Ms. Armstead asked if the G.!. Forum was intending to share the building. Mr. Guerra stated he was only asking for them to share the artifacts from multiple groups in San Marcos to make it a more viable museum. Ms. Hughson stated she would like to commend Ms. Armstead and others for what they had done and was pleased to see the designation of a museum. Ms. Hughson stated she supported the request although she had been concerned about taking the facility away from the citizens, but with the new activity center there will be a lot of places for them to meet. Ms. Hughson asked Mr. Gilley about establishing policies and procedures, who would be in charge and a fee schedule. Mr. Gilley stated Staff would establish information regarding the museum. Mr. Gilley stated there had been some sessions regarding this issue with Parks and Recreation and others. Ms. Armstead stated a Museum Board had been set up already. On roll call the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tem Hernandez introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: