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72 Regular Meeting March 24, 1997 Page 4 Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting held February 24, 1997 and the Regular Meeting held March 3, 1997. Ms. Hughson moved for approval of the Minutes as revised from February 24, 1997 and as revised from March 3, 1997, and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (Mr. Guerra abstaining from February 24, 1997 Minutes). Mayor Moore introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on third and final reading, the caption which was read as follows: - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 2.484 OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE AND ADOPTING A REVISED PUBLIC INFORMATION FEE SCHEDULE; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and NIX. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore 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, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF LORETTA M. SPENCER AS ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY FOR PURPOSES OF VITAL STATISTICS RECORDS ADMINISTRATION; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore 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, APPROVING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR; DIRECTING STAFF TO SUBMIT A CONTRACT AMENDMENT REQUEST TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mayor Moore asked if unused capital money was being transferred for operational money. Mr. Gilley stated this is a transfer of _ funds from machinery equipment to working capital. Ms. Hughson asked if this was a one time transfer and Mr. Gilley stated that was correct. Mr. Hart asked how the Red Cross fits into the incubator process. Bob Ronson stated the Red Cross is not an incubator tenant although they occupy the lease space. Mr. Hart stated he understood the lease space to be for incubator tenants only. Mr. Ronson stated the contract provides Council agreed nonincubator tenants were allowed in this building. Mr. Hart stated he opposed this request because the procedure was delayed in their budget process. He stated the incubator is not working by simply reallocating money. Ms. Hughson stated she would like to see the full budget of the incubator process. Mayor Moore stated he would like to abstain on this issue due to his interest in the incubator board. Ms. Hughson asked about the reasons for turning down tenants and stated she did not understand why nonincubator participants can be in one building and not in the other. Mayor Moore stated the board reviewed the issue and made two decisions: 1) This is not in the incubator facilities although it is within the property that was renovated. 2) This is a non-profit community organization and did not create conflict. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to table this item and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Hart, Guerra. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Moore.