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2 Regular Meeting March 9, 1987 Page 2 expressed concern for the large sums of money being handled by persons who are not bonded. Mr. Laine voiced no concern for this problem, stating that most of the money was not in cash and with proper flow, it could easily be detected if there was a problem. Mr. Coddington suggested more persons be bonded if this is not a large expense for the City. Mr. Gonzalez handed out to Council an investments report. He stated there is a system in place that works well, and Mr. Laine agreed stating it merely needs to be fine tuned. Mr. Coddington stated the Charter states the Council will receive an audit by January 30 and wants this to happen even though there may be changes in personnel. Mr. Laine stated he would commit to have the audit by January 30 next year. Mr. Gonzalez advised the Council an audit could have been prepared by January 30 but stated the delay is due to the fact the City desires to have an audit that meets the highest standards in order to qualify the City for the GFOA award. Mr. Farr moved to approve the Report and Mr. Coddington seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Younger introduced a discussion/presentation by Joe Wester repre- senting the Westover Neighborhood Association regarding streets and drainage in the Westover area. Mr. Jenkins stated the City is in the process of completing the survey work and that the engineering design will begin March 16. Mr. Wester stated he wants the vacant lots tapped, which Mr. Gonzalez stated would be done. Mr. Wester stated there needs to be control at Bishop and Hopkins, as several accidents have occurred at this intersection (Ms. Kissler present at this time - 8:01 p.m.). Mr. Gonzalez advised a traffic signal has been warranted for that in- tersection. Mr. Wester asked if the City would be prepared to go to bids in September, to which Mr. Gonzalez responded yes. Mr. Wester stated some streets in the area are blocked due to parked cars in the roadway and that loud parties were occurring. Mr. Coddington stated there is a lack of manpower to address more than 2 unrelated persons living in a residence and the noise ordinance. Mr. Gonzalez stated all funds for this project are not in place, and that the next $3 million from the bonds already passed would need to be issued, and Council needed to act on this matter during the budget process to put money in place for these improvements. Mayor Younger stated there is not enough money in place for this total project without taking money from other p~ojects. Mayor Younger introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THAT ORDINANCE WHICH REGULATES AND RESTRICTS THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND, DATED JUNE 13, 1984 (VOL. 66) BY ZONING BLOCK 32, LOTS 529 AND 530, WESTOVER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 59, PAGES 184- 185 OF THE HAYS COUNTY DEED RECORDS; LOCATED IN THE 800 BLOCK OF HILLYER STREET (PORTION NOT OPENED) FROM "DP-211 (DUPLEX DISTRICT [MEDIUM DENSITY]) TO "R-l" (SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT [LOW DENSITY]); AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Younger opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to the zoning request. Bob Ogletree was present to answer any questions of the Council. No one wished to speak in favor or in opposition, so Mayor Younger closed the public hearing. Mr. Farr moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Coddington seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: