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10. Regular Meeting April 28, 2003 Page 6 ABSTAIN: None. On roll call for approval of the Ordinance on first reading the following vote was recorded: AYE: Narvaiz, Habingreither, Taylor and Mayhew. NAY: Mihalkanin and Montoya. ABSTAIN: None. 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 2, ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION 2.045 ESTABLISHING RULES OF DECORUM FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Taylor moved for approval of the Ordinance on the first reading and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion. Mr. Mark Taylor stated Council adopted a Resolution in 1998 for the Mayor to establish the Rules of Decorum for City Council Meetings. He stated the Council wants the citizens who attend the meeting to be aware of the decorum in the Chambers. He stated he added several items so the Council can delete the items they do not agree with. Mr. Mayhew stated he does not feel signs have been a big issue. Mr. Mihalkanin agreed under Rules of Decorum subtitle ~5 could be deleted. Mr. Taylor stated signs do not bother him, but they can be a distraction. Mayor Habingreither stated signs can block the view of other citizens who attend the meetings. Mr. Mayhew stated he feels applause is appropriate at times. He stated he feels the purpose of the Ordinance is to address when people are unruly and cause problems. He feels if someone is causing a distraction, a Police Officer shouId remove them. Mayor Habingreither stated he feels if the Rules of Decorum are in place, and the definitions are published and made available for citizens, this will help the attendees expectations. He stated he feels the Rules of Decorum should also be included in the upcoming Council Orientation. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend Section 2.045(f) (4) to delete applause and (5) delete Display of signs or banners, and Mr. Montoya seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Habingreither inquired what would happen if no Police Officer was in attendance at the meeting. Mr. O'Leary stated a Police Officer is not always in attendance, but if the Council wants a Police Officer present, they would need to provide funding to pay for the Officer. He stated typically there is a Police Officer attending the meetings. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 14, 2003, approval of minutes of the