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182. Regular Meeting August 28,2000 Page 2 Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration four appointments to the Youth Commission. Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Joy Schlichting for the SMCISD position, which passed unanimously. The three remaining appointments will be rescheduled for September 11, 2000. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration one appointment to the Human Development Commission. There were no nominations and this will be rescheduled for September 11, 2000. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration one appointment to the Airport Commission. Mr. Moseley moved to appoint Charles Nash and Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Curtis Briggs to fill a vacancy. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Charles Nash: Chiu, Cox, Mayhew, Tatum, Doiron, Moseley. Curtis Briggs: Hughson. Charles Nash was appointed to fill a vacancy to this commission. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration two appointments to the San Marcos Sesquicentennial Committee. Mr. Moseley moved to appoint Harvey Miller to fill a vacancy and Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Ronda Reagan to fill a vacancy, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration one appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Sherwood Bishop and Mr. Cox moved to appoint Pete Owen to fill a vacancy. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Sherwood Bishop: Mayhew, Tatum, Doiron, Hughson. Pete Owen: Cox, Moseley, Chiu. Sherwood Bishop was appointed to fill a vacancy to this board. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration a formal public hearing regarding proposed FY2000- 200 I Budget. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Adria Tabor, Chair of the San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board, stated the board submitted their budget along with explanations to why they are asking for increased funding and expressed hope the Council would consider funding the increase. There were no other speakers, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Ms. Hughson asked why there was no funding for the animal shelter for food. Mr. Gilley stated adequate donations are given to the animal shelter quite frequently and he did not see a need to add funding for food to the budget. Ms. Hughson asked why the Council's funds have not been separated to have a line item for cellular phones, expenditures, etc.. Mr. Gilley stated he met with the City Attorney and the City Clerk regarding this change, but the language in the new item in the Charter is not clear and it will to be researched further. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING LOT 2, BLOCK Q OF HUGHSON HEIGHTS, SECTION #3 LOCATED AT 2901 NORTH BISHOP STREET FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "MF-2" MULTI-FAMil.,Y DISTRICT (MEDIUM DENSITY); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Ms. Hughson stated she will be abstaining from this item because she owns property across the street and filed an affidavit with the City Clerk's Office (Ms. Hughson left the Council Chambers). Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Steve Ramsey, Engineer for Baker-Aicklen, stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7 to 0 in favor of this zoning case and the commission felt there would be less traffic with this