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I I I regular meeting, july 3, 1978 3 page three The Mayor next introduced for discussion a request to vacate a portion of Benefit Street between Bishop and an alley. Council discussed the request and agreed the street could not be considered for abandonment until more of the area had been developed. The Mayor introduced for discussion a request to vacate a 15 foot wide alley between Lots 2 and 3 and 10 and 9, Block 4 of the Cedar Plateau Addition, between Brown and Benefit Streets. Mr. J. B. Roberts came before the Council arid stated his con- cern about closing the alley. He would like to make a guest house or' would like to store his boat in that area. Mr. S. V. Williamson was present to state that he would like to put a fence to divide the houses. No action was taken by the Council. The Mayor introduced for discussion the review process on amendments to the subdivision ordinance. Mr. Hyatt moved a committee be appointed to advise with the Planning and Zoning Commission composed of seven members; each Council Member appointing one member. This committee has no authoritive ~ powers. Mr. Breihan seconded the motion."hieh l'asoed Ca# unaRim8~sly. On.roll call, the following vote was recorded: ~ki ~I AYE: Breihan, Hansen, C8vazos, Hyatt, James, Sutton Arredondo NAY: The Mayor introduced for consideration bids received on the pneumatic tampers. Mr. Breihan questioned the type of machine. Mr. Hansen moved the Did on the pneumatic tamper be tabled until further information on the pneumatic tamper could be given. Mr. Breihan seconded the motion. The Mayor introduced oids received on pick~up trucks. The City Manager reported that the only bidder could not locate the 1978 models bid, that the company bid 1979 models at a 5% increase over 1978 prices, and that the Council might want to consider rebidding the equipment. Mr. Cavazos moved the bids be rejected. Mr. Sutton seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: Hansen, Cavazos, Sutton Hyatt, James, Arredondo, Breihan Mr. Breihan moved the item be tabled for one week. seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Hyatt The Mayor ~ntroduced for consideration the Council sub-committee report on City-County relations. Mr. Cavazos stated that the County Commissioners and the Council should meet soon s'o some action could be taken before July 17. The City Manager reported that the County had agreed to pay $18,000 for the Fire Department but had, as of today, paid only $6,80~ and $10,000 for th~ Library and paid only $5,000. Mr. Hyatt moved the Council and County Commissioners should meet soon. Mr. Cavaz6s seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. on motion of Mr. second of Mr. Hyatt. James and ~~~ ~ Mayor Frank T. Arredondo ouneil ~m~7r cr1Y~ :10 n A: Hansen Council ~er ~ ~~ Council Member utton 17?'uneil M.:;nrerl7 '/ k~H~