02 City Council Mtg Min 02-13-06

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Regular City Council Meeting February 13,2006 Page 11 Mayor Fendley opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking in favor of this item to do so. Cecilia Lester, 1 1 75-42nd S.E., spoke in support of this item. Mrs. Lester said they wanted to build a house at the end of the road, but could not because it was too expensive to get the water. Mayor Fendley asked for anyone speaking against this item to do so. With no one else speaking, Mayor Fendley closed the public hearing. 12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A NEW PRO RATA WATER MAIN EXTENSION TO SERVE THE AREA LONG A PORTION OF 42ND STREET S.E., A PRIVATE ROAD, BEGINNING AT OLD CLARKSVILLE STREET AND ENDING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 271 SOUTH; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Tony said that the Engineer Department had received a letter from Mr. Hutchings stating that he was in favor of the water project. Mayor Fendley inquired as to if we had a program allowing the owner to pay the cost over a period of months. Shawn Napier answered in the affirmative. Tony recommended that the City invest in that area of the community and put in the water line, in order for future development. Shawn said one thing that they may be able to do is assess them for the part they will actually be using and break the other part off for future use. Mayor Fendley asked if that meant her part would cost $1,170.00. Shawn said it depended on what kind of frontage. Council Member Manning wanted to know who was going to pay for that future use. Shawn explained that it would be whoever builds on that property and puts in the first water meter. Council Member Wilson wanted to know if they will keep gravel roads if they come in and divide up the property. Shawn said if it is subdivided, it will require concrete streets. Council Member Manning said the City needs to be able to recoup some of the losses. Council Member Ray said he would like to see what it would cost to go down the frontage side and hold off on the west side of the street. Mayor Fendley asked Council if Council wanted to deny this resolution, allowing for additional information at a later date. A Motion to deny this item was made by Council Member Wilkerson and seconded by Council Member Ray. Motion carried, 5 ayes - 0 nays. 13. Discussion and direction on possible disannexation of a tract of land located on US Highway 19/24 South and a tract of land South of Cox Field Airport. Tony displayed a map of the property lines. This item was previously discussed and he asked Council to reconsider this item. He explained there was a 500 foot strip that does