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5 Regular Meeting August 11, 1997 Page 5 and Mayor Moore agreed. Ms. Hughson explained the At-Large position was put in place for interested citizens which did not fit into other categories. Ms. Hughson stated she would like to see three individuals remain on the Hospitality Association; however, would agree to change to Hospitality Industry. Mr. Hernandez restated his motion to delete one member of the Hospitality Association and change Association to Industry and delete the Neighborhood Association Member and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hart, Moore, Guerra, Hernandez. NAY: Hughson. ABSTAIN: None. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend Section 2.351(a) to read fifteen voting members and (e) to read ten members reside within the city limits and five outside and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend Section 2.351(a) to read as follows: "... and four non-voting ex-officio members, the City Manager, the President of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce and a Vice-Chair and the..." and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson suggested putting that information in the contract rather than the Ordinance. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Moore, Guerra, Hernandez. NAY: Hughson, Hart. ABSTAIN: None. On roll call for approval of the Ordinance on secon&reading, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hart, Moore, Guerra, Hernandez. NAY: Hughson. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Moore introduced Item 10.B.(3), removed for the consensus agenda, approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 82.159 OF THE CITY CODE TO REMOVE THE DISCOUNT FOR EARLY PAYMENT OF OVERTIME PARKING VIOLATION FINES; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mr. Guerra moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked what the statistics were on individuals paying their fines in three days. Mr. Gilley stated for a thirteen month period 1,392 parking tickets were issued and 62% paid within two to three days. Mayor Moore stated he was concerned with tourists being fined and would like to amend the Ordinance to 1 day $5.00, 3 days $10.00 and 5 days or more $20.00 and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Hernandez. NAY: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Hart, Guerra. ABSTAIN: None. Motion fails. The Council then voted for approval of the Ordinance on second reading. On roll call the following vote was recorded: