06 City Council Mtg Min 12-11-06

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Regular City Council Meeting December 11, 2006 Page 5 They asked Council to set aside personal differences and any proposition that would terminate Mr. Williams' employment with the City of Paris. The Statement was signed by Terry Christian, President of Peoples Bank; Richard Amos, President of First Federal Community Bank; Michael Rhodes, President of Lamar National Bank; Tanis Yeager, Branch President of Guaranty Bond State Bank; Rodney Bass, City President of Capital One National Association; Lisa Spann of Banking Center Manager, Bank of America; Carl Cecil, President of Liberty National Bank; and Philip Cecil, Chairman of Liberty National Bank. Dave Johnson, 208-21 st S.E. - spoke in opposition of an Ordinance limiting the number of pets. He asked Council to reconsider, and stated that the situation that caused the Ordinance to be drafted had been solved. Charles Richards, 3820 Castlegate - stated that for two years he was the reporter that covered the City. Tony was always straightforward and made himself available. He told Council he hopes they keep Tony. Ken Kohls, 3935 Brandyn Place - urged Council to work through personal feelings. He stated that the city was cleaner and there were more activities in Paris. He asked Council to keep Tony Williams. Liberty Swim - She stated that she, as well as her sons owned businesses in Paris and that she had seen a lot of growth. She asked Council to keep Tony Williams. Marva Joe, 1610-1 7th N .E. - spoke about infrastructure. She stated there had been five water breaks on her street during the summer. She said there was water running down the street this past weekend from a leak and there was a water shortage. She said the fire department was understaffed and that the City should keep a full staff on the police and fire departments. Jackie Alsobrook, 4135 Misty Lane - she stated that she did not believe the City was in financial trouble. She further stated that city services were cut based on false information. Louise Hagood, 556 Fitzhugh - spoke in support of Tony Williams. She stated that she did not live in far East Paris, but near the center of town. She told Council they were elected from a district, but their work was for the entire city. She urged Council to prove they could work together with the City Manager and push forward on progress already made during his tenure. Susan Swint, 2510 Stillhouse Road - spoke in support of joining the Texas Cities Clean Air Coalition. She said the community is currently affected by the emissions from the plants. Sharon Nabors, 1822 E. Polk - encouraged the Council to join the Texas Cities Clean Air Coalition. She stated there had been a leak on the loop since April and asked that it be