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Regular Council Meeting August 8, 2016 Page 3 SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asking for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition, to please come forward. Blake Thomas, 1145 SE 34`h, Paris, Texas spoke in support of this item. With no one else speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve the zoning change was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Clifford. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 13. Discuss and act on a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Love's Travel Stops. City Engineer Carla Easton explained Love's Travel Stop was putting in a new store on 271 North and that public improvements were necessary to support the development. She said they had put up a performance bond for the improvements so they could proceed with their final plat. She also said the final plat was part of this process and recommended approval. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Clifford and seconded by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Approve the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Love's Subdivision U.S. Hwy 271, located in the 3200 Block of North Main Street. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Receive presentation on the Texas Police Chief s Best Practice Re- Recognition. Wayne Isbell, Mt. Pleasant Police Chief and on behalf of the Texas Police Association presented to Chief Hundley a certificate for Texas Police Chiefs Best Practice Re- recognition. Chief Isbell said out of the 2,400 law enforcement agencies, only 154 agencies had received this recognition and only 45 had been re- recognized. Chief Hundley recognized Assistant Chief Randy Tuttle for organizing the program. 16. Discuss and act on Paris Economic Development Corporation's FY 2016 -17 budget. EDC Director Michael Paris said based on the City Council's recommendation at their meeting on July 25 that they had revised the PEDC budget. He explained the revisions and said they did add one item in the amount of $94,500 which was for Daisy Dairy's incentives if they qualify. He further explained that this was part of an agreement with Daisy Dairy several years ago. Council Member Drake inquired about the fluctuating amount in utilities. PEDC Board Member Don Wilson said the fluctuation was from the use /non -use of sprinkler systems and that Atmos had skipped one billing cycle and billed them for two cycles at once. Council Member Clifford expressed appreciation for the work done on the budget revisions. Council Member Lancaster inquired about the $250,000 for Paris Lakes' infrastructure. Mr. Paris said he did