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Regular Meeting December 7, 1998 Page 3 THROUGH THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL, FROM CENTURY TELEPHONE OF SAN MARCOS, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 6.B. removed from the consent agenda, approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1998-99 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ACTIVITY CENTER RENOVATIONS AND EXPANSION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Doiron moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Mr. Gilley stated the bond funds can only be used for the Activity Center or to help pay on the bonded indebtedness. Mr. Doiron suggested the remaining funds be used to pay off the indebtedness. Mo Johnson stated the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was aware the funds could only be used for expansion. The citizens have asked for machine weights and the San Marcos Athletic Club has offered to help the City choose the equipment. The Council discussed the competition with other local businesses. Mr. Hernandez stated the Activity Center came in under budget, and the Parks Board would not be recommending the expansion if the citizens did not want this to happen. Ms. Hughson stated it was the intent of the Activity Center Task Force that the Activity Center not compete with local businesses. She stated she did most of the promotion for the Center, and this is how it was proposed to the citizens. She reminded the Council this bond issue passed by only eighteen votes. The Council wants more information before making a decision on this matter. Mr. Hernandez moved to table the Ordinance and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Doiron, Moseley, Hernandez. NAY: Moore, Cox. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 6.C. removed from the consent agenda, adoption of an Ordinance on third and final reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1998-99 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ADVERTISING PROGRAM WITH TANGER OUTLET CENTER; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Doiron filed a disclosure affidavit regarding this item and the following item and left the Council Chambers during the consideration of this Ordinance and the following Resolution. Mr. Cox moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Moore, Cox.