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Regular Council Meeting July 9, 2018 Page 2 importance of economic development of Paris in having these highways expanded and connected to other major highways. Also speaking about the projects were TxDOT Planning Director Dan Perry, and SURRMA representatives Don Wall and Holland Harper. Chamber President Paul Allen said the Chamber Board had signed a proclamation, and EDC Director Michael Paris said he would be asking the EDC Board to sign a proclamation. Mayor Clifford read the proclamation and presented it to Judge Superville, Mr. Wall, and Mr. Harper. Consent Al., en 4a Mayor Clifford inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the consent agenda for discussion. There being none, a Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 5. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions: a. Airport Advisory Board (5-17-2018) b. Paris Economic Development Corporation (5-25-2018) c. Planning & Zoning Commission (6-4-2018) 6. Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2018-016: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE RELEASE OF LIEN DOCUMENTS. Regular Agenda 7. Receive presentation from City Square Paris regarding planned programs and activities in Paris. City Manager John Godwin introduced representatives from City Square Paris, a new organization in Paris. City Council heard from Rob Spencer, Ted Henderson, Rochelle Hodge, Shay Bills, and Steve Hyde. City Council heard how the organization evolved and their plan to tackle poverty in Paris. Mr. Henderson said they had partnered with the City to develop a recreation center in West Paris, while Ms. Hodge reported statistics about the families living in poverty in the community. Paris Regional Hospital CEO Steve Hyde said they were looking at converting the old St. Joseph Hospital into affordable housing. 8. Receive presentation about the Pump Track Project. Mr. Godwin introduced Brandon Bell, who said they had raised $130,000 through partnerships with VC&C, Rotary Club, local businesses and individuals. Mr. Bell said the project would cost approximately $500,000 and the City planned to put in $100,000 from the 2017 parks bond proceeds to go toward the match for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant. Council Member Knox said there were a lot of pump track riders in Sherman, as she was told earlier that day they could not wait for the track to be built. Mayor Clifford inquired about a