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72. Regular Meeting April 19, 2005 Page 8 Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 2.213 OF THE CITY CODE TO REVISE THE ACTIVITIES AND DUTIES OF THE MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Thomaides moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency, and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. Mayor Narvaiz stated a citizen has signed up to speak on this item. 1) Rick Henderson stated he would be reading a letter written by Travis Kelsey, Chairman of the Main Street Board. He stated the consideration of Section 2.213(3) and (4) of the proposed Ordinance is being considered without input from the Board Members, which are appointed by the Council to serve in an advisory capacity. He encouraged the Council to table this Ordinance until the Main Street Advisory Board can discuss the Council's concerns. He stated the Main Street budget has already been turned in and the Council will consider the City Budget ina few months. He stated he feels Section 2.213(4) is too vague. He inquired to whether the Board Members are to take part of the day to day budget decisions and monitor expenses. He stated the Main Street Advisory Board strived to pursue the goals of the National Main Street City Organization and to partner with the National Historic Trust Main Street Center and the Texas Historical Commission's Community Heritage Development Division, which requires the adoption of a four-point approach of organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels this Ordinance should be tabled until the Main Street Advisory Board could provide the Council with recommendations. Mr. Thomaides stated the proposed amendments to this Ordinance is not to change the funding amounts or to change the way the Staff is employed, but will bring this board in line with the other boards which receive Hotel Occupancy Tax funding. He stated he feels these amendments will allow the board to participate in the planning, reviewing and the effectiveness of programs. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to table the Ordinance until after the Main Street Advisory Board's meeting in May, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mayor Narvaiz stated these proposed amendments to the Ordinance would put this board in alignment and the authority for involvement of the Main Street Advisory Board. She stated these amendments would be asking the appointees to be responsible and accountable to fellow citizens for the expenditures of the Hotel Occupancy Tax. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Guerrero and Mihalkanin. NAY: Diaz, Narvaiz, Thomaides, Bose and Taylor. ABSTAIN: None.