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regular meeting march 9, 1981 page eight- seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor directed Staff to prepare the required Resolution to adopt the personnel plan with the above changes incorporated in it. Mr. Stokes introduced for consideration a report on reappropriation of Community Development funds. A copy of the report is attached and made a part of these minutes. Mr. Cavazos moved to fund each of the changes discussed in previous meetings and the proposed changes presented in this report. Mr. Brown seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Stokes introduced for consideration discussion and consideration of Section 8 new construction proposals. Albert Sierra addressed the Council on these proposals. Mr. James moved for the Mayor Pro-Tem to sign a letter to HUD for their favorable approval on a location as per council discussion. Mrs. Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Stokes introduced for consideration the cemetery report. Dinah Elwell made a presentation to Council. Mr. Stokes pointed out that all the charges at the cemetery were too low. Mrs. Norris moved to have an Ordinance drawn up to create a cemetery board consising of 5 members. Mr. Tarbutton seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Brown, James, Norris, Stokes, Tarbutton NAY: Cavazos Mr. Stokes asked that suggested rate increases for the cemetery be provided for the next meeting. Mr. Brown moved to change the cemetery policy and require that the dirt be removed by the diggers be removed at the expense of the diggers or the funeral home. Mr. James seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Stokes introduced for consideration closing of Lowraan Airport. Mr. Cavazos stated his opposition to closing the airport. Mr. Stokes stated that he would not participate in the discussion or in voting on any motions as he owns property inlthe area. The City Manager stated a concern about there being no insurance coverage at the Airport at this time. A written statement from Joe Gafford terminating his lease at the airport is attached. On discussing the lease at Lowman Airport with Ronee Del Bianco, a partner in Crazy Horse Equipment Co., Mr. Stokes asked if they would have a problem with only a five year lease. Ms. Del Bianco said that it only being for 5 years would create problems in borrowing money for a long term to do im- provements. Mr. Cavazos moved to have Lowman Airport remain open. Mrs. Norris seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Brown, Cavazos, Norris, Tarbutton NAY: James ABSTAIN: Stokes On approving the continuation of the lease at Lowman Airport with Crazy Horse Equipment Co., Mrs. Norris moved to include the sale of gasoline and approve the lease. Mr. Cavazos seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Cavazos, Norris, Tarbutton NAY: Brown, James ABSTAIN: Stokes The motion failed. Consideration of taking proposals from other people for the remainder of the lease was discussed. The City Manager stated that there would be a problem with insurance coverage during the waiting period on other proposals. Mr. James moved to approve the lease as stated. Mr. Cavazos seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Brown, Cavazos, James, Norris, Tarbutton NAY: ABSTAIN: None Stokes