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139. Regular Meeting August 9, 2004 Page 8 Home Development Program. She stated the Board is dealing with a small budget and, unfortunately, it takes more of the cost to operate. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he does not feel he should approve the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's budget. He stated the Council has a contractual obligation with the two Chambers and to solve unresolved issues, and if they do not get resolved, then it is up to the Council to decrease the funding. He also stated if Council feels they are managing their funds correctly, then it is also up to the Council to approve additional funds. Mayor Narvaiz stated Council has struggled with performance factors regarding contracts. She stated she feels the Council needs performance guidelines. Mr. Taylor stated he realizes it is difficult to keep administrative costs down, but Council wants to maximize funds the City provides. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. 1) Mark Hodges stated he feels there should be a trash container near the river below Joe's Crab Shack. He stated with the proposed Hotel/Convention Center, he feels the Council will need to change the drinking hours for the tourists who will stay in San Marcos. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. Mr. O'Leary stated the firemen held there annual "Fill the Boot Campaign". He stated they raised over $10,200.00 for Muscular Dystrophy. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of three appointments to the Economic Development Council. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to reappoint Camille Phillips as the Neighborhood representative and reappoint Dan Roy as the citizen representative, Mr. Diaz moved to appoint Pam Couch as the citizen representative, Mayor Narvaiz moved to appoint Marsha Thomason as the San Marcos Board of Realtors representative and appoint Gerald Hill as the San Marcos Industrial Foundation representative, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of three appointments to the Housing Authority Board. Mr. Diaz moved to appoint Josie Mack, Mr. Mihalkanin moved to reappoint Carlos Tijerina and Mr. Thomaides moved to appoint Earl Moseley, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Blue Ribbon Bond Committee (Temporary Committee). Mr. Taylor moved to appoint William A. Taylor, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration a public hearing and 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, ADOPTING A REVISED SECTOR ONE PLAN¡ INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS¡ AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES.