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381 Chambers to answer some questions that needed to be addressed. Councilman Clifford returned to the council chambers. Councilman McWaters said it was his understanding that these are the plats wherein lots were sold before they were platted. Councilman Clifford advised that he failed to call his engineer and tell him to file the plats. Councilman Clifford said it was an oversight on his part and he was aware that this is a violation of city ordinance, but he thought that he had done three of those lots. Councilman McWaters said that it was violation of his oath of office. Councilman Clifford said he would not agree with that, he just forgot and it was his mistake. Councilman Clifford pointed out that all of that property is not in his name and he was entitled to a building permit on one lot without a street to it anytime to build his house. Councilman Clifford said he has received notice from the City that he had 30 days to get this plat filed, and this is what he is doing tonight, correcting his mistake. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Fisher to allow Councilman Clifford to remain in the council chambers. The motion was seconded by Councilman McWaters, and carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Mack Ross asked to be allow to speak before the City Council concerning the issue on the floor. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman McWaters, seconded by Councilman Gray, to allow Mr. Ross to speak. The motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Mr. Ross stated that there has been a lot said about the rule of law by Councilman Clifford and Mayor Pro Tern Thomas. Mr. Ross said that Mr. Clifford has violated the ordinance back to 1994 and pointed out several alleged incidents. City Attorney Foster advised that if Mr. Clifford has met the requirements of the City Engineer and there has been a finding that he has by the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Attorney Foster further advised that without finding that the Planning and Zoning Commission is wrong, and if Mr. Clifford has met the obligations, the City Council does not have to act, and the plans and plat will be automatically approved. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Boyd, seconded by- Councilman Gray, approving the final plat of Lots 36 and 35, Block L, Lots 6 and 3, Bock K, and Lots 6 and 7, Block J, Oak Creek, Part of Phase VII, subject to the requirements of the City Engineer. The motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. A motion was made by Councilwoman Fisher to allow Councilman Clifford to return