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46 Special Meeting September 2, 1997 Page 2 Ms. Hughson moved to amend to change the number of representatives from the Hospitality Industry from two to three and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Mr. Cox then withdrew his second, and the motion failed. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he thought there should just be one representative from each group. Mayor Moore and Mr. Guerra both thought the Board should have two Council Members. Mr. Mihalkanin then moved to amend the Ordinance for the Board to have ten members as follows: 1 Greater San Marcos Council of Neighborhood Associations member, 2 Council Members, 1 Arts Community, 1 Hospitality Industry, 1 Hotel Industry, 1 San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce, 1 San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 1 Heritage Association and 1 Downtown Association, seven members must reside in the City limits and no more than three members reside outside the City limits, and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hart, Moore, Guerra, Cox. NAY: Hughson. ABSTAIN: None. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading (Ms. Hughson left the meeting at this time - 5:55 p.m.). Mayor Moore 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 CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE, TQ PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TIME FOR RENEWAL OF CITY MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSES; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss matters where the City Attorney's ethical duty to the City clearly conflicts with Government Code, Chapter 551, and contemplated litigation (surface water reuse permit proceeding). Mr. Mihalkanin moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 5:55 p.m. and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to reconvene at 6:45 p.m. and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval to authorize legal action by the City Attorney and McGinnis, Lockridge & Kilgore related to the surface water reuse permit proceeding. Mr. Hart moved to authorize legal action and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hart, Moore, Cox. NAY: Mihalkanin, Guerra. ABSTAIN: None. The motion failed. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to reconsider approval to authorize legal action by the City Attorney and McGinnis, Lockridge & Kilgore related to the surface water reuse permit proceeding and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hart, Moore, Cox. NAY: Guerra. ABSTAIN: None.