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81 Regular Meeting June 8, 1998 Page 3 again but she just wanted for someone else to share the experience. On roll call for approval of Ms. Hughson and Mr. Doiron, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Moore, Moseley, Cox, Hernandez. ABSTAIN: Hughson, Doiron. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of four appointments to the Cemetery Commission. Mayor Moore stated Mr. Kohut's term has expired and he would like to be considered for reappointment. Mayor Moore moved to appoint Ken Kohut and Joe Culver, and Mr. Cox moved to appoint Kay Burton, which passed unanimously. The Council will consider the remaining appointment at its next meeting. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Community Action Board of Directors. Mr. Moseley moved to appoint Jonnie Wilson. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing to receive citizen comment regarding the use of 1998 Community Development Block Grant Allocation in the amount of $699,000.00. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Ms. Gwen Smith representing the Greater San Marcos Senior Association stated it has been five years since the City received the Old Christian Church Building, and they are readyto make this historical building a useful addition to the community, and stated this is also an ethical obligation to carry out the wishes of Mr. Price who donated it to the City. Ms. Hughson stated there had been talk of the Senior Citizens raising money with which to work on this building and wanted to know the status. Ms. Smith stated this was still in their plans although she did not have the details of that. Mr. Doiron stated in going through the documents concerning Mr. Price's gift to the City, the building was to extend the senior citizens and youth programming. Mr. Ralph Harrel stated the seniors needed a place to gather for friendship and the need to request these funds was for renovation. Mr. Harrel stated they needed the lease before asking the community for funding. Mr. Cox stated he wanted to inform the citizens that there have been a series of public hearings already held regarding these monies. Ms. Melody Weise stated she and several people had requested $200,000 to preserve Schulle Canyon. Ms. Weise stated this money falls under the emergency clause and that the community needs to acquire and preserve the Canyon. Mr. Craig McFall stated Ms. Weise and he have various views for preservation of Schulle Canyon and felt there were more urgent needs in the community for affordable housing and parks that are not near Schulle Canyon. Mr. McFall stated he would also like to support the Senior program. Mr. McFall stated in the past not all the funds are used in its entirety and if there was a way to find funds to support Schulle Canyon preservation it could be used to obtain emergency acquisition of preservation of greenbelt. Ms. Stacey Wilson stated these two requests had amounts of $200,000 and $25,000 and there were other general requests, such as housing and sidewalks There were no additional speakers so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Ms. Hughson stated she would like a summary of requests and would like to look at last year's summaries. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption of which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING A 0.15 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 316 HERNDON STREET FROM "M" SINGLE-FAMILY, DUPLEX AND NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "MR" MOBILE HOME AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Ms. Ollie Giles requested protection of the neighborhood. Ms. Giles stated she is a representative