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6. Regular Meeting February 28, 2000 Page 6 DATE. Mr. Moseley moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson stated once again that she would rather purchase than lease items. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding a Report from the Historic Preservation Commission in connection with an historic tax incentive program and overlay zoning for historic properties. Jeff Kester, a representative of the Historic Preservation Commission, stated the interest of the City was to attract tourism, generate jobs and local taxes, and tax incentives to make home improvements. Mr. Kester feels that the citizens should be thanked for wanting to keep their community beautiful. Historic overlay zoning would be composed of two components; minor improvement projects under $10,000 and major improvements over 10,000 the maintenance of homes. The Council agrees that downtown and other districts should be handled separately. It was the consent of the Council for staff to bring an Ordinance to them. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding expansion of the Activity Center. Mo Johnson stated the expansion needs to occur because of the following: babysitting area needs to be addressed, expansion of aerobics area, take the storage area and convert to another meeting room and build another storage room. The requests have come from the users and members of the Activity Center and the rapid growth of San Marcos is why the Activity Center needs to be expanded. Rick Skiles stated the Activity Center is in need of meeting rooms, but not a weight room. The Council should honor what the citizens were initially told from the beginning. Jim Neuhaus stated he does not want the Activity Center to include resistance equipment and will provide it to the citizens if the Council decides not to expand with the free weights. Ms. Hughson stated she served on the Task Force and Political Action Committee and did many of the speeches promoting the center. When asked about weights and similar items Ms. Hughson stated the Task Force had recommended this not be done. Ms. Hughson is concerned about altering the structure in a manner which the voters did not approve. Frances Emery stated she uses the Activity Center and would not go to Jim's Gym, but would go to the center for resistance equipment. Mayor Moore stated he would like to expand with all of the proposed items, but does have some reservation on the weights. Ms. Hughson would like automated doors at the Activity Center similar to the doors at the San Marcos Library. Council directed staff to move forward with the project. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding Reports on Alcohol Enforcement Team and Hays County Drug Task Force. Chief Griffith stated he and Officer Glasgow were present to answer any questions the Council may have. Ms. Hughson asked why officer reporting was only done once a month and Officer Glasgow responded it is actually more than once a month that he is interacting with these individuals. Mr. Moseley asked if the mission statement and procedures are complete. Mr. Glasgow stated this is it, less activity in the spring versus in the fall because of SWT students. Ms. Hughson stated cities like Buda and Dripping Springs, who contract with the Sheriff's Department, are not paying fees for police services. She has a problem with the San Marcos Police Department having to help other cities who are not paying their fare share. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding Policies on Alley Use. Mr. Swart stated a nearby landowner built a fence to close the alley way behind land he ownes and he would like to have access to the alley. Mr. Cox stated he requested this item be on this agenda because the discussion needs to be much broader. Mr. Taylor stated the City has not legally adopted a policy for this type of situation. Ms. Hughson asked if the City is currently charging for alleys and Mr. Taylor responded there is no charge. Mr. Gilley stated this is a policy issue and needs to be addressed before Mr. Swart's process can be taken care of. The Council would like the City Attorney, Mark Taylor, to provide background information on what can and cannot be done. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding Report on Green Guy Recycling Program. There was no representative at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding the Bond Oversight Committee's charge. John McBride, a member of the Bond Oversight Committee, referred to a letter to the Mayor and