04 City Council Special Mtg Min. 12-28-06

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Regular City Council Meeting December 28, 2006 Page 3 significant improvement from one-million dollars in the hole. Tony said the City had been dealing with their rural water customer, under a water contract that was thirty-nine years old. They negotiated over a year and entered into a contract that was good for both parties. He said it was a significant revenue item that would last for many generations. Tony said through working together, they had structured a way to demolish houses at a lower cost than in the past. He said the appearance of the community had improved, as over one-hundred dilapidated houses had been tom down. Tony told Council that the bond projects that were completed included the police department, the 24th Street Drainage Project, and City Hall. He further said that they were completed within the budget and in a timely manner. Tony said they had worked together and accomplished a ten cent tax rate reduction. In closing, Tony said he regretted their unwillingness to reconsider their decision about his termination. He stated he had served the community well, and with integrity. He said the Council needed to lead the community to a progressive state and not regress to the previous problems. He told Council he had enjoyed working in the community, it was a great town and he wished the community the very best. Curtis Fendley, 554 Church Street - spoke in support of Tony Williams and his accomplishments as City Manager. He asked that an item be placed on the next Agenda to consider rehiring Tony Williams. Brady Fisher, 3870 Lamar Ave. - spoke in support of keeping Tony Williams as City Manager. Don Wilson, 3110 Stacy Lane - spoke in support of Tony Williams and inquired about goals for the City of Paris. Linda Vanderburg, 540 21 st N.E. - she spoke in support of Tony Williams and stated she had never heard them say he had not performed his job as City Manager. Ed Seidle, 1363 Pine Bluff - spoke in support of Tony Williams. Carl Cooper, 3025 Pride Circle - spoke in support of Tony Williams. Jesse Freelen, 115 45th S.W. - spoke in support of Tony Williams. He stated to terminate an individual's employment, based upon on a low rating on one out of forty-four items was not right. Henry Maynard, 350 CR42530 - spoke in support of Tony Williams. Katherine Blackford, 1035 Laurel Lane - spoke in support of Tony Williams. She asked Council to recall Mr. Williams to the job, because there was no reason to terminate him. T