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144 Regular Meeting September 2.3, 1996 Page 11 be necessary for the State and participant entities to come up with approximately $7 million in interim funding. Senator Hutchison does not believe Congress would consider sufficient funding as they want devolution of this matter. On roll call of the amendment, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Hart, Guerra. - NAY: Moore, Cox. ABSTAIN: None. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 12.C. (5) removed from the consensus agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, RESCINDING THE SALE OF A PORTION OF LOT 24, WEATHERFORD SUBDIVISON, TO RUSSELL SMITH; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution an& Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Mr. Hart asked why we were rescinding this sale. Mr. Taylor advised Mr. Smith made a request by letter, because the City needed to retain an easement alongside the boundary of the lot for drainage, and it impaired the owner's ability to build. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Mihalkanin advised the Council the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Tourism Development will hold a meeting on Thursday in the Police Department's auditorium to receive public input. (2) Ms. Hughson asked if in addition to the Council's Rules, does the Council operate under Roberts Rules, and Mayor Moore advised yes, 'in general. She stated if the Council is going to use "call for the question," she wants it done properly. One Council Member cannot cut off debate. It requires a second and a two-thirds vote of the Council. If that passes, then the vote is taken. (3) Mr. Cox still wants the Council to schedule a Workshop to discuss going before the Department of Transportation. It was consensus to schedule an evening Workshop in the near future. (4) Mayor Moore stated TML and NLC are soliciting nominees for committees and this will be agendized soon. Mayor Moore introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss pending litigation (Sierra Club vs. San Antonio); and matters where the City Attorney's ethical duty to the City clearly conflicts with Government, Code Chapter 551 (Airport area water service CCNs; Health Code Ordinance revisions; extension of bar hours). Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council adjourn at 10:11 p.m. and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Guerra moved the Council reconvene at 10:58 p.m. and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:59 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Guerra and seconded by Mr. Cox. ~~~o~ Mayor