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108. Regular Meeting November 15, 2001 Page 2 Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of four appointments to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board. Mr. Cox stated he received a call from Gloria Salazar, who was representing the Hispanic Chamber on this Board. She was leaving town and unable to attend this meeting. Mr. Cox requested a legal determination from Mr. Taylor if the Hispanic Chamber could request appointment for Ms. Salazar to the CVB after absences occurred, and Mr. Taylor advised they could if they chose to do so, as the Council actually makes the appointment. Mayor Chiu stated he would like to have a discussion at the next meeting regarding the absentee policy. Mr. Cox stated perhaps it could be discussed at one of the City Council's January or February scheduled Workshops. Ms. Hughson stated the absentee policy does not fit the subject matters of January and February. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he would like to nominate Linda Kelsey Jones, Arts Community. It was direction of Council to schedule the absentee policy discussion at the November 26 meeting. The appointments to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board will be rescheduled. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING DIVISION 6 OF ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE CITIZEN REVIEW COMMISSION TO THE SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Ms. Hughson moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE RELEASE OF AN ELECTRICAL EASEMENT ON A 59 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY FIVE TREE, LIMITED LOCATED IN THE 1800 BLOCK OF RANCH ROAD 12; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF THE EASEMENT; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mr. Mayhew moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson stated for the record neither she nor her family has any financial dealings with this property. Mayor Chiu introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice regarding the Southwest San Marcos annexation. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to table Executive Session until after the consent agenda and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.