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Regular Meeting May 10, 2004 148. Page 3 Ms. Narvaiz moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor inquired how long these funds have been collected, and Mr. O'Leary responded since 1999. The Council then voted unanimously for the approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Habingreither 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 CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE, TO CREATE A LIMITED EXEMPTION FROM THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING CONTRACTORS FOR PERSONS CONSTRUCTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THEM AND TO BE OCCUPIED AS THEIR HOMESTEADS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mr. Taylor moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion. Mayor Habingreither stated a citizen has signed up to speak on this item. Joe Schneider stated he feels the Council should consider two items 1) a sixty-day grace period for anyone that has held a license with the City of San Marcos and qualifies to renew the license without a test, and 2) revise Section 14.375(d) (1) to read that a person has to keep the home as personal property for one year. Mr. Thomaides stated he would prefer approving the Ordinance as it is now and amending after Council has a chance to review Mr. Schneider's letter. Mr. O'Leary stated this Ordinance was amended 2-1/2 years ago to amend the testing of contractors. He stated Council clarification was needed on the amended Ordinance. Mayor Habingreither stated he would agree to table the Ordinance until the Council has time to study Mr. Schneider's request. Ms. Narvaiz stated she supports delaying the Ordinance so Mr. Schneider's revisions can be considered. Mr. Taylor stated he supports contractors being able to build their own homes. He stated he knows that some contractors have paid for one month of insurance in order to get the required documentation, and then discontinue their payments. Mr. Montoya moved to amend Section 14 375(d) (1) to strike ho ......... and replace with owned by the person for at least one year, and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Montoya and Diaz. NAY: Narvaiz, Thomaides, Habingreither and Taylor. ABSTAIN: None. The motion failed. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading.