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Independence County to have local connections to avoid hardships to make calls to families, schools, hospitals, and etc. within our community. Mayor Biard said the Quorum Court and other communities within the County had also passed similar resolutions. Councilmember Terrell moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Krug seconded. All voted for. The resolution was given 42005-2-1-R. PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO RE-ZONE 10 ACRES NEAR WEAVER LANE FROM R-1 TO R-2 Mayor Biard read an ordinance to re-zone certain property from R-1 to R-2. Mr. Steve Bell, Attorney for Mr. R.M. Weaver, owner of the property, said the property is located just off Weaver Lane. The council discussed the matter of spot zoning. The property next to the highway is zoned C-1. If the proposed re-zoning is approved, there will be a portion of land between the Hwy C-1 and the new zoning R-2 remaining as R-1. Mr. Bell said that if the council approves the proposed re-zoning they would come back to the council with a re-zoning proposal for the remaining partial of land to avoid any spot zoning. Councilmember Matthews moved to suspend the second and third readings and Councilmember Pectol seconded. The roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. Councilmember Carpenter moved to adopt the ordinance with the provision that Mr. Weaver will come back with a re-zone request of either R-2, C-1 or C-2 within 60 days for the remaining partial of land. Councilmember Terrell seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The ordinance was given 42005-2-3. Councilmember Pectol moved to adopt the emergency clause and Councilmember Matthews seconded. The motion passed. DISCUSSION CONCERNING CHADWICK AND DYLAN LANES Mr. Charles Goff and Mr. Mark Goff were present to discuss the recent decision by the council to pave portions of Chadwick and Dylan Lanes. Mayor Biard said the Goff s had hired Attorney Bob Stroud who could not be at the meeting but sent a letter asking the council to hold off