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44 Regular Meeting August 1~, 1996 Page 10 formulating a vision¡ and he thought this was already accomplished. Mr. Mihalkanin stated it was worded in such a manner to allow any changes that are recommended to be in line with the previous work done by Mr. Kimmel's group, and with this larger group, to make sure there is some kind of clarity in what people are interested in. Mr. Cox stated the group will come out with specific objectives and how to get there, and Mr. Mihalkanin stated that is more connected to the tasks listed. It was consensus of Council to have Lydia Marie Trevino and Phil Neighbors as Resource people and name another i representative from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to serve on the' Membership Committee. It was consensus of Council the purpose and tasks for the Committee look good. (5) Mr. Mihalkanin stated he did not think the Council had made a determination whether or not the members of the new CVB Board will reside in the City or not. It was consensus ,for as many as five to reside outside the City limits and ten would reside in the City limits. Mr. Guerra stated he had recommended some resource people but pointed out this was not intended to preclude the Council from designating other ex-officio members as resource people. The Council directed the appointments be scheduled the first meeting in September following the approval of the contract. The Council drew lots to determine which appointments they would make, as follows (one of each): Mayor Moore two Council Members, and Arts Community; Ms. Hughsoh - Arts Community and Hotel Industry; Mr. Hart - Hospitality Association and Greater San Marcos Area Council of Neighborhood Associations; Mr. Cox - Hospitality Association and Heritage Association; Mr. Hernandez - Hospitality Association and Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Mihalkanin - Hotel Industry and Downtown Association; Mr. Guerra - Hotel Industry and Hispanic Chamber. (6) Mr. Mihalkanin stated there was a question at the last meeting regarding voting. Mr. Mihalkanin called the Legislative Counsel in Austin which provides information on parliamentary procedure to the Texas State Legislature and spoke with Steve Collins. Mr. Collins advised most State Legislators use a designation of "present" when not voting in those issues where they do not think they can vote yes or no. He stated although "abstaining" is in the Roberts Rules of Order, Mr. Collins did not think there was a distinction between them, present is the equivalent of abstain. Mr. Hart stated he appreciated the benefit of that information, but he still thinks the citizens are entitled to know how each Council Member stands on issues. Mr. Hart's personal opinion is the Council is there to cast votes unless a Council Member is in a situation where he/she has not had the opportunity to discuss the matter or review the material provided. Mayor Moore introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss pending litigation (Sierra Club vs. San Antonio; Kencon Constructors vs. City of San Marcos) and matters where the City Attorney's ethical duty to the City clearly conflicts with Government Code Chapter 551 (Centerpoint Road area development incentives; sale of surplus property; McCarty Ranch Subdivision; and acquisition of Elim Water Company). Mr. Hernandez moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 10:56 p.m. and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson moved the Council reconvene at 12:38 a.m. and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mayor ¡- Moore not present for this vote). ¡ ¡ The meeting adjourned at 12:44 a.m. on motion made by Mr. Hernandez' and seconded by Ms. Hughson. D~~~ - Billy G. Moore UIt1~ ~~~t!5c~ Ed Mihalkanin ~~e Hughso Council Member Council Mem er