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155. Regular Meeting November 27, 2000 Page 6 for the restaurant to make a go without alcohol. He was in favor of the test period to allow time for the neighbors' concerns to be worked out. Mr. Stone stated the sale of alcohol would be important, as there was a tight margin of profit with many restaurant businesses. Mr. Doiron moved to amend the Resolution to provide a 9-month trial period and require the neighborhoods' concerns be addressed and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson stated a 9-month trial is too long. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Doiron, Moseley, Chiu, Cox, Mayhew, Tatum. NAY: Hughson. ABSTAIN: None. The Ramirezes, the Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, City staff representatives and the neighbors were asked to have a meeting to address the neighborhood concerns. Lillian Garcia stated the Council is more interested in business than in neighborhoods. Ms. Tatum stated she hopes solutions come out of the meeting to rid the neighborhood of trash and to encourage proper disposal. Dr. Elvin Holt stated he has lived in this neighborhood for twelve years and has an investment as a neighbor but is willing to talk to find solutions. This matter must come back in nine months if the Ramirezes want to continue the sale of alcohol. On roll call for adoption of the Resolution as amended, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Doiron, Moseley, Chiu, Cox, Mayhew, Tatum. NAY: Hughson. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Resolution. Mayor Chiu stated for the record he wanted to mention that interested persons may submit comments on the proposed use of grant funds either orally or in writing, and that those made in writing should be submitted to the Chief of Police. The caption of the Resolution was then read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT; APPROVING THE CONTRIBUTION OF MATCHING FUNDS BY THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Doiron moved for