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Regular Meeting March 26, 2001 101. Page 9 club" aspects. She wanted to make it clear that she is not opposed to the architect or contractor. Mr. Doiron stated the funding could be used to repay the bonded indebtedness and would like to entertain a future discussion of the membership fees. Ms. Hughson stated looking at a fee change with expansion of the project would be appropriate. Ms. Hughson asked if the amount of funding was for the building only, and Mr. Gilley stated there is equipment funding in a separate account from the bond funds. Mayor Chiu stated he does not want the City competing with private businesses. Mr. Gilley stated the existing storage room will become a small meeting room. Ms. Hughson stated that since we have new council members, further discussion of this project might be beneficial.Mr. Moseley stated it was discussed at great length two years ago. Mr. Moseley stated we are now holding up the project, and it is a good project. Mayor Chiu stated he would vote in favor of this Resolution if the membership fee were changed. Mr. Mayhew stated he has reviewed the project and is ready to vote. Mr. Cox stated the architect fees have already been paid for this project. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moseley, Cox, Mayhew. NAY: Doiron, Hughson, Chiu, Tatum. ABSTAIN: None. The motion failed. Ms. Tatum then moved to reconsider this Resolution and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson then moved to table consideration of this matter until the next meeting and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 29 removed from the consent agenda, approval to transfer $1,261.00 from Economic Development (line item) to Computer Equipment (line item) to purchase a new computer for the Mayor's Office. Mr. Moseley moved for approval of the transfer for the purchase of the computer and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 23 removed from the consent agenda, 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 THE RESALE OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY THAT WAS FORECLOSED FOR UNPAID TAXES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (1002 BISHOP). Mr. Moseley moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Mayor Chiu stated the property is being sold too cheaply. Ms. Hughson stated there is not enough advertising done to recoup the unpaid taxes. Mr. Cox stated when Mr. Hart was on the Council, he sometimes recommended waiting. Mr. Doiron stated if the City can hold off selling and get more, then we should wait. Mr. Taylor stated this is