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regular meeting, july 222, 1968 page two Councilman Smith said a question had arisen about a possible violation of the Charter, in connection with members of the Council serving on the steering committee of Community Action, Inc. He said he had asked City Attorney Albert M. Walker for an opinion. Mr. Walker said he did not think serving on the board constituted a violation of the Charter. Mr. Smith said: "I. personally, will serve, and do my best. I would like a discussion of the matter.n Dr. Craddock said: nIt seems to be a normal practice (for elected officials to serve). I volunteered to serve and I am still willing to serve. I suggest that this matter be referred to the Charter Review Commission for a clarification, so that this dilemma will not occur again.n Other members signifying their agreement, the Mayor said: "We will let the appointments stand". I Councilm~n Zavesky brought before the Council the need for widening and improving the street from Bugg lane to the Hospital .(Thorpe lane). He said he understood that the property owner on ~he right had offered to donate right- of-way. Mr. Be~n said the land Committee had investigated the matter, and negotiations were currently underway for acquisition of the right-of-way. The Mayor said he under- stood the County would participate in the project. The Mayor read aloud a letter from Southwest Texas State College, praising Corporation Judge Ben Copass for his effective participation in the Driver Education course at the College. The City Manager announced the resignation of Curtis Jenkins as real estate appraiser for Hays County, San Marcos Independ- ent School District and the City of San Marcos. I The City Manager I;'eported receiving a proposal from Er.nest E. Cummings regarding exchange of land for a road to the new disposal plant. He said the land Committee was work- ing with him on the proposal. Dr. Craddock asked if it were an accomodation to the C.ity to make the exchange. Mr. Bean replied that it was of mutual benefit. Dr. Craddock moved ~hat the land Committee and the City Manager be authorized to negotiate the proposed exchange. Councilman Sm~th seconded the motion, which passed unani- mously. The City Manager said a revised loan offer for the Water &. Sewer Improvement Program had been received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He reminded Councilmen that a previous loan offer had been accepted, with certain modifications, and explained that these modi- fications had now been incorporated into the new offer. Dr. Craddock moved that the action accepting the previous loan offer be rescinded. Mr. Zavesky seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Dannelley moved approval of the Resolution accepting the loan, wit~ modifications as requested. The Resolution, which was read in full, is attached as a part of the Minutes. Mr. FloreS sceond- ed the motion an~ on roll call, the following vote was recorded: I AYE: NAY: Craddock. Dannelley, Flores, Serur, Smith, Zavesky None The Mayor declared the Resolution Passed and Approved.