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135 Regular Meeting September 23, 1996 Page 2 Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Human Services Advisory Board. Mayor Moore moved to appoint Rev. Herman Foster and Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Rev. Fred Williams, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 11, reconsideration and 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 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SAN MARCOS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDS DURING THE CITY'S 1996-97 FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved to reconsider this Resolution and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Guerra, Cox. NAY: Hart, Moore, Hernandez. ABSTAIN: None. ~ Ms. Hughson then moved for adoption of the Resolution and to amend Page 3, Section 3.D., to read three members of the Hospitality Association (at the bottom of the page) and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mr. Cox stated his notes reflected Hospitality Association, Mr. Hernandez notes regarding Mr. Guerra's proposal reflected Industry. Mr. Hernandez stated he is in favor of entering into a contract with the Chamber but is opposed to this amendment. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Guerra, Cox. NAY: Hart, Moore, Hernandez. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 4.C., approval of two appointments to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Guerra moved to appoint Susan Clifford, Vice President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which passed unanimously. Mr. Hernandez requested his appointment be rescheduled at the next meeting. Mr. Hart stated if the Council wishes to remove his appointment to the CVE Board, Monica Blackburn, he will allow the Council to do so. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration one appointment to the Main Street Advisory Board to complete a vacancy (at large). Mr. Cox moved to appoint Larkin Smith to the At Large position, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 10, removal from the table and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, ¡ TEXAS, SUPPORTING LEGISLATION FOR THE CREATION OF A COMMUTER RAIL DISTRICT WITHIN THE IH-35 CORRIDOR; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra moved to remove this Resolution from the table and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Guerra then moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mayor Moore stated when this matter was first before the Council on September 9, there was some concern voiced regarding whether or not this might be another taxing entity, and Jim Shaw is present to answer any questions. Mr. Shaw stated the idea of the Commuter Rail District grew from discussions of the Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council with the Department of