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City Manager Malone presented a request for water to be provided by Lamar County Water Supply District from Robert Bost in the gray area. A motion was made by Councilman Booth, seconded by Councilman Wortham -approving water service for Robert Bost. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Malone called for consideration of and action on authorizing the preparation of an ordinance amending Ordinance 89 -012 as it relates to 264 South Main Street, Lot 6, Block 178 -A (Gibraltar Hotel). After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Booth authorizing the preparation of an ordinance amending Ordinance 89 -012 granting the owners of the Gibraltar Hotel located at 264 South Main Street a six month extension effective March 12, 1990. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kent, and carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Bill Bone, 580 33rd S. E., appeared before the Council questioning the Council about the time period of the Contract with the Visitor and Council Committee, the operation of the proposed civic center, and further questioned the Council regarding the use of taxes in the operation of the civic center. Mr. Bone stated that he had worked on this project while he was a member of the Council, and in his checking on civic centers in the state, he had not found one twat could operate on its own. Mr. Bone said his main concern was that tax dollars could possibly be involved in the operation of a civic center. Mayor Clifford advised Mr. Bone that the time period of the contract with the Visitor and Convention Committee was for a term of five years. Mayor Clifford also told Mr. Bone that the City would have responsibility of funding the operation of the civic center in the event the Hotel /Motel Tax is not adequate. Mayor Clifford pointed out that the City of Mt. Pleasant has never spent ad valorem tax on their civic center. Mayor Clifford advised the Visitor and Convention Council has approximately $450,000.00, and they do not plan to start construction until the have $1,500,000.00. Mayor Clifford announced that the Council would go into executive session, and declared the regular session closed, and the executive session open. Legal matters were discussed with the City Attorney. Mayor Clifford declared the executive session closed, and the regular session open. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ERIC S. CLIFFORD, MAYOR ATTEST: MATTl K ��