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~.TUESDAY,' AUGUST 13. 1991 '~ area situated adjacent to Dr D.O. Baldwin Park. Mr. Brown ~expla. ined~that Mr. Clyde Williams, Jr. had expressed an interest in leasing this property for use as a golf driving range. Mr. Brown stated that he was in general support of this proposal, if properly operated and controlled, however golf driving ranges are not permitted in the R-6 Residential zone. Therefore, unless the Zoning Ordinance is amended to allow golf driving ranges in the R- 6 zone or unless the property is zoned C-3 Commercial, a golf driving range could notbe operated in this area. Upon motion, duly seconded and bya vote of 4 "yes" and 1 "abstain" (Councilman Williams), Council referred consideration of this matter to the Planning Commission for their st~<iy and recommendation. .~!= Council considered adoption of a Section 3 Plan and an Anti-Displacement Plan related to the Community Development Block Grant for the Smith Lake Road Housing Project. Mr. Brown explained that adoption of the plans by Council was required as a condition for receiving grant monies for the project. Councilman Adams suggested minor changes to the plans and Mr. Brown said that he would review whether or not these could be made. Upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, COuncil adopted the Section 3 Plan and the =Anti-Displacement Plan (copies of which are on file in the Clerk of Council's .-Office). Council acknowledged a quarterly report by the Treasurer on the investment of - City!funds.. Treasurer John W. Bouldin, Jr. was present to answer questions · regarding the report. Mr. Bouldin commented that he would be retiring under the proQisions of the State's Early Retirement Program on October 1, 1991 and expressed appreciation to Council and to the City Administration for the good working relationship he has enjoyed with them.