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Regular City Council Meeting September 11, 2006 Page 6 MANAGEMENT COMP ANY D/B/A B&B EQUIPMENT COMPANY; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Tony informed Council that our contract allows Waste Management a rate increase based on the CPI. He further informed Council that Waste Management did not request a rate increase last year. If approved, the cost will be $9.88 per cubic yard. Council Member Wilson inquired as to getting quotes from other landfills. Tony advised the problem with using other landfills was the distance our trucks would have to travel. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Fendley and seconded by Council Member Fisher. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays. 8. Presentation on the 211 System. Dawn Sheffield, Executive Director, gave a presentation regarding the 211 System. Ms. Sheffield explained the services they provided included rent and utility assistance, food, emergency shelters, employment help, medical and mental health assistance, and transportation information. 9. Citizens Forum Bill Strathern, 4905 Trails End - spoke in support ofa bigger tax exemption for seniors over 65. He said what Council is suggesting with the current tax savings, would only save the senior citizen $17.77. 10. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with a consultant to assist the City of Paris with amendments to the City Charter. Tony asked Council to consider the three proposals received and give direction as to which firm they wanted to hire. Council Member Ray made a motion to hire Monte Akers. Council Member Gray seconded the motion. Council Member Wilson asked for discussion. Council Member Freelen said he thought the Knight firm seemed the most knowledgeable. Council Member Wilson said his concern in using Monte Akers was that r'.