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16 special meeting september 25, 1980 page two The Mayor introduced for consideration allocation of funds to complete Wonder World Drive (Redwood Road) area improvements. The City Manager stated that the City has planned to extend the sewer service to two tracts and to complete the water line on this project. Since the estimates for the project exceeded the amount budgeted, the City Manager suggested reallocating funds from the west water well project, leavinq enough in for engineering services and a test hole and placing the construction under a bond program. The City Manager also stated that a proposal was being worked on to submit to Council with alter- I natives on the sewer line to reduce costs. Mrs. Norris moved to take funds from the west water well project to complete the 12" water line and to acquire easements, and to make application to the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to reallocate the money. Mr. James seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Brown, Cavazos, James, Kraus, Norris NAY: Stokes Mr. Stokes'made a motion to delete the water line from the original motion. He did not receive a second. The City Manager stated that ~ome of the staff members had attended a meeting in Austin with personnel from the Texas Highway Department to discuss the curb and gutter costs on this project. He stated that the low bid was $8.00 per linear foot and that the City is obligated to pay because of prior commitments. The Mayor said that he had talked with R. A. Brown, of the Highway Department, who indicated that he would recommend to the commissioners that the State participate in the funding. Mr. Stokes said he felt the Council should authorize sending the payment, but send it under protest because the bid was over market value. The l1ayor said he would like to wait till after Monday and have the item placed on the agenda for Monday night. Mr. I Cavazos moved to table the item. 11r. James seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced for consideration an Ordinance on first reading having the following caption: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, M1ENDING SECTION 3 OF THAT ORDINANCE \~HICH REGULATES AND RESTRICTS THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND, DATED ~ffiY 23, 1966 (VOL. 32) BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF 37.24 ACRES OUT OF THE J. M. VERM1ENDI LEAGUE NO. ONE FROM "R-l" (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO "OP" (OFFICE/,PROFESSIONAL). The Mayor then opened a public hearing. H.C. Kyle III, the attorney representing the Adventist Health SystemsjSunbelt, Inc., addressed the Council regarding the zoning change request. He stated that not all the property would be used for the hospital, but would probably be sold or leased to doctors to establish a medical plaza. It ~as noted that if the land is used apart from the hospital, it would be subject to ad valorem taxation. No one else wished to address the Council on this item, so tHe Hayor closed the public hearing. Hr. Cavazos moved to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Mrs. Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. I The Mayor introduced for consideration discussion of the Ethics Ordinance. Under Article I, Section 1, Mrs. Norris asked for a definition of "interest" or "conflict of interest". The Mayor asked if participation constitutes a conflict of interest. The City Attorney stated that a conflict of interest arises when a person has an interest in a matter pendinq. Participation in the matter causes a violation. Mr. Stokes stated that under Article I, Section 3, b that the restriction