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123. Regular Meeting January 13, 2003 Page 2 this Advisory Board and currently employed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife. He also stated he is interested in serving. 3) Rick Skiles provided the Council with a handout regarding the Activity Center. He stated he feels the expenses of the Activity Center have gone unchecked. He feels the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board should develop a plan to reduce the operating expenses. 4) Carmen Imel stated the City of San Marcos is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. She stated she feels there should be a buffer zone around the center of town to help restrict commercial zoning. She stated heavy commercial zoning should be placed far from the center of town. 5) Camille Phillips thanked Mr. Patterson for all the services he has provided to the City of San Marcos. She stated Mark Taylor, City Attorney, evaluation is tonight and encouraged the Council to extend his contract. She stated Mr. Taylor has enormous legal knowledge and knowledge of the history of San Marcos. 6) John Thomaides stated the City Attorney has excellent communication skills with the citizens of San Marcos. He stated Mr. Taylor has always received good job reviews. He feels the City of San Marcos needs him in the months ahead. 7) Pat Kirwin stated he is a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. He encouraged the Council to extend the contract of the City Attorney. 8) George VonderLippe stated the City Attorney has provided sound and timely information. He encouraged the Council to extend the contract of Mark Taylor, the City Attorney. Consideration of appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was considered later in this meeting (see page 3). Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Human Development Commission. Ms. Tatum moved to reappoint Larry McNeil, which passed unanimously. The remaining appointment will be rescheduled. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of four appointments to the Airport Commission. Ms. Tatum moved to reappoint Tom Roach as a resident member, Mr. Mayhew moved to appoint Stephen Johnson as a nonresident member and reappoint Charles Nash as a resident member, Mayor Habingreither moved to appoint Malcolm Johnson III as a nonresident member, which passed unanimously (Mr. Montoya was not present to vote on this item.). Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Main Street Advisory Board. Ms. Narvaiz moved appoint Brad Nichols as the downtown representative, which passed unanimously (Mr. Montoya was not present to vote on this item.). Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of one appointment for the Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Council agreed to delay consideration of this appointment until after the Downtown Association could make a recommendation (after January 28, 2003).