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Regular Council Meeting March 23, 2026 Page 3 14. Presentation by SAMCO Capital Markets, the City's Financial Advisor, regarding financing options to fund the roof replacement and a fire truck, authorizing City Staff and Consultants to proceed with the plan, and other matters related hereto. City Manager Rose Beverly asked Police Chief Rich Salter and Fire Chief Thomas MeMonigle to speak about the need of these two items. Chief Salter said the police department roof had been leaking for years, even upon his arrival five years ago. He expressed concern about the leaks in six different locations at the police department. Chief MeMonigle said they were behind on replacement of apparatus and the longer they wait the more it costs. He also said to get a rescue truck delivered it was a four year turn around. SAMCO representative Jack McLiney explained the issuance the process of tax notes for paying for these two items and went on to say if Council wished to proceed an item would be brought back to them at their first meeting in April. A Motion to proceed was made by Council Member Attebury and seconded by Council Member Norment. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO, 2026-004: An ordinance amending a zoning change from an agricultural district to a commercial district with a specific use permit for trailer rental or sales on LCAD No. 58969, City of Paris Block 307-B, Lot 5, located at 2705 N. Main Street. Planning Director Osci Amo-Mensah said the applicant was seeking a zoning change on a quarter of the lot to the northwest corner where there was an existing building occupied by Rhino's Ammo. He also said the rest of the lot was vacant and proposed to be used as a trailer rental or sales to the existing business. Mr. Amo-Mensah explained this would only be allowed with a specific use pen -nit. Mayor Pankaj opened the public hearing and asked foranyonewishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Pankaj closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Attebury. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2026-005: An ordinance approving and adopting amendments to the comprehensive plan and future land use map for the City of Paris from low density residential to retail on part of LCAD No. 18277, City of Paris, Block 259, Lot PT of 14, located at N. Collegiate Drive and Pine Mill Road. Mr. Arno-Mensah said this was heard by City Council on August 25, 2025, and because of the opposition, a workshop was conducted to gain clarity and more information. Mr. Amo- Mensah reported that applicant Paul Stoll met with the concerned residents and concerns were addressed. I