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141 Regular Meeting April 26, 1999 Page 8 Mayor Moore introduced for consideration, Item 10.E., approval of $1,100.00 from the tourist account for 10' X 20' booth space at Texas Municipal League Conference, removed from consent agenda. Ms. Hughson moved to deny approval of $1,100.00 from the tourist account and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hughson. NAY: Moore, Moseley, Cox, Hernandez, Mihalkanin, Doiron. ABSTAIN: None. The motion fails. Mr. Hernandez moved to approve $1,100.00 from the tourist account and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moseley, Cox, Hernandez, Mihalkanin, Doiron, Moore. NAY: Hughson. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration two appointments to the Development Ordinance Review Task Force. The Council agreed to bring back names of individuals at the next Regular Meeting on May 10, 1999. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding the one-way to two-way conversion of Guadalupe and LBJ Streets. Mr. Mihalkanin wants the Council to vote on the issue instead of having another discussion item. Mr. Hernandez stated he would like Staff to bring an action item at the next Council Meeting for the Council to vote on and the Council agreed. Mr. Doiron wants this item to be considered early in the agenda. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding selection of attorneys for collection of delinquent taxes. Mayor Moore stated the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District has selected their own tax collector and Ms. Hughson stated they have retained their option to have their own tax collector. Mr. Taylor stated the Council could terminate the tax collection agreement with the County and embark on our own system of tax collection again. Mr. Hernandez stated the Council should look at the issues and discuss items of the contract. The Council directed Staff to have information prepared so that they could discuss the contract terms. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding the status of the Development Ordinance Review Task Force. Ms. Hughson stated the Greenbelt Alliance asked to make a presentation, which was done by one of the Staff members, regarding the watershed protection. In meeting number four the board agreed that the watershed protection is to be made a priority item. John Cooper stated this could take several years to complete and in the Subdivision Ordinance there are several errors regarding the definition of terms. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley reminded the City Council of the upcoming meetings in May. Canvassing of the Election of May 1, 1999 on May 4, 1999 at 5:30 p.m.; Regular Meetings on May 10, 1999 and May 24, 1999 and Joint Meeting on May 25, 1999 from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. at the Activity Center. Ms. Hughson stated she would like a copy of items that have been submitted for the agenda for the May 25, 1999 meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor stated on Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. Ms. Huffman, Mr. Gilley and Mr. Taylor will be attending the TNRCC meeting and one of the agenda items is the Bed and Banks authorization. Ed McCarthy will make a fifteen minute presentation for the City. Mr. Taylor stated the Council need not be present at this meeting, but they could attend if they wish to do so.