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Louisville City Council Meeting April 18, 2000 Page 9. stated that he did not believe that the Statute extends to a lease where only a portion of property may be for school purposes. Light stated that House Bill 1124 is pending at the State Legislature on this issue. The bill is intended to clarify this matter in some respects by apparently providing charter schools the same power as boards of education. Brown asked Light about the use issue with respect to other schools such as Monarch and its development process. Light stated that the use questions with regard to Monarch School were dealt with in the annexation and development agreements. The school was approved within the PCZD zoning district and the General Development Plan. Light noted that smaller tracts within the southwest corner of the site were identified for platting and development of private medical office facilities. Light stated that a school use not by right in the zone requires a Special Review Use Permit. Mayer asked for Light's interpretation of the intent of House Bill 1124. Light states that his understanding is that House Bill 1124 addresses Section 124, with regard to the siting, construction and inspection of public schools and will apply directly to charter schools. He noted that there is an amendment in the Bill that the siting, construction and inspection of charter schools shall be conducted as provided in Section 124 and as provided in the charter. Light stated that the amendment is not entirely clear, and that CML believes that the bill will probably be adopted. Mayer stated it was his understanding that the section specifically referring to siting was amended. Light stated that according to the latest version of House Bill 1124 he reviewed, the phrase still reads "decisions regarding the planning, siting and inspection of charter school facilities shall be in accordance with Section 22-32-124 and as specified by contract with the district." Sisk asked that Mayor Davidson request the City Attorney keep a separate billing on hours spent on the Charter School issue. Howard asked for clarification or a ruling on he whether he must recuse himself on matters dealing with the Peak to Peak Charter School. He asked permission from the Mayor or City Administrator to obtain an opinion on the conflict of interest issue.