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May 20, 2004 Page 2 business elsewhere that includes a physical structure (no back -of- the - pickup operations allowed). 5. Consideration of and action on recommendations to the City Council regarding possible amendments to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, relating to the permitting of mechanics. Motion to recommend to the City Council the removal of permitting requirements for mechanics was made by J. B. Richey, seconded by Glenn Chapman. Motion carried 4 -0. An additional motion to direct the Airport Director to find out the legal ramifications of removing the insurance requirements was made by James Proctor, seconded by J. B. Richey. Motion carried 4 -0. 6. Discussion of and possible action on the Limited Airport Operating Certificate. Lisa Wright reported that the TxDOT Aviation Division has requested that the City give up its Part 139 Certificate because they would prefer to not have to continue inspecting the airport for the requirements under that Certificate if it does not meet the requirements to have to hold the Certificate. Ms. Wright also read the Board a letter she received from the FAA reiterating the request. Although both letters contain a statement advising that grant funding would not be affected by relinquishment of the Certificate, Ms. Wright stated that she was concerned whether this extended to every possible grant we might wish to seek that might be available only to Part 139 airports. Mr. Chapman expressed concern over the sentence advising that Paris would be able to maintain the airport in "current" condition. Mr. Richey was concerned whether the relinquishment would affect Paris's ability to improve its approaches. Motion to table this item until further research could be done was made by Victor Abeles, seconded by Glenn Chapman. Motion carried 4 -0. 7. Receipt of report from the Airport Director. A. Status ofnegotiations with Novaro and Jan Nichols, Old South Airplane Works. Lisa Wright reported that she had met with Mr. and Mrs. Nichols and their realtor along with Gary Vest and Erik Roddy. The Nichols had previously advised that they would need an answer within two weeks, so Ms. Wright had to inform them that Paris would be unable to meet that timetable. At the meeting, however, Mr. and Mrs. Nichols stated they would be able to give a little more time. Ms. Wright reported that a pilotwho formerly lived in Paris flew into the airport and reported to Mr. Vest that it was extremely impressive. At this point, there are issues regarding the installation of a water line to provide fire protection, and the Visitors and Convention Council would be