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129 Regular Meeting October 12, 1998 Page 2 Marcos for more than 20 years bringing statewide media attention to many of our privately restored homes as well as the Historic First United Methodist Church and the Charles S. Cock House. The Heritage Association has spent thousands of dollars through the years in care of the house museum and the money has come from luncheons held in the house , Cottage Kitchen Cookbooks, tour income and membership dues. The 25 year anniversary will take place in December of 1998 with the placing of three permanent bronze signs at locations at the original Riverwalk. Ms. Stovall summarized the report that was given to City Council from the Heritage Association regarding the funds for upkeep of the museum. Bill Booth is the former president and the current president is Hill Rylander. Mr. Booth passed out a Bronze medallion of the Riverwalk which was designed by Jeff Kester. Ms. Stovall thanked Rodney Cobb, the Parks and Recreation Director, for years of cooperation and support. Mayor Moore introduced the report being presented by the Citizens Review Commission from Wayland Endsley, Vice Chair. The Citizens Review Commission consists of seven members and each individual serves a one year term every three years. The commission is chartered to review fifteen permanent boards and commissions of the City to evaluate their effectiveness and to assure they fulfill the public need. Two members visit each board and commission to prepare a final report to the City Council. There have been a few recommended changes to the Council for these boards and commissions. There have been no recommended changes for the Airport Commission, Cemetery Commission, Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, San Marcos Electrical Board, San Marcos Electric Utility Board, Ethics Review Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Senior Citizens Facilities Advisory Board and Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals. The recommended changes are as follows: Human Development Commission, change from monthly scheduled meetings to meeting on an as-needed basis; Human Services Advisory Board, designate a staff liaison from the Finance Department to meet with this board; Main Street Advisory Board, this board has recommended two changes regarding the terms a.) change to increase terms of office from two years to three years and b.) change to Code Section 2.068 to reduce the period of ineligibility for former members from one term to one year; Planning and Zoning Commission, one Citizens Review Commission reviewer recommends no change and the other Citizens Review Commission reviewer recommends that the board membership include a realtor or an attorney to deal with real estate law issues. The Citizens Review Commission would like to thank all staff for their hard work and support. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration one appointment to the Main Street Advisory Board. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint Martha Hopkins, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration three appointments to the Library Board. Ms. Hughson moved to reappoint Ruth Jennings (City) and appoint Sharon O'Neil (City), and Mayor Moore moved to appoint Sue Cohen (City), which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration three appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ms. Hughson moved to reappoint Ronald Pope, Mayor Moore moved to appoint Carol Grimm, Mr. Doiron moved to appoint Scott Walker, Mr. Cox moved to appoint Robert Thornton, Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint Irene Hindson and David Leder, and Mr. Hernandez moved to appoint Gilbert Natal. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Ronald Pope: Moore, Moseley, Cox, Hernandez, Hughson. Carol Grimm: Moore, Hernandez. Scott Walker: Mihalkanin, Doiron. Robert Thornton: Cox, Hughson. Gilbert Natal: Moore, Hernandez. Irene Hindson: Moseley, Cox, Mihalkanin, Hughson, Doiron.