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Regular City Council Meeting February 11, 2008 Page 4 Motion carried, 5 ayes - 0 nays. 9. Discussion of Casa Bonita Apartments and funding options for demolition. City Council discussed several options including going out for bids, taking one building down and determining the actual cost and exploring grant possibilities. After discussion, it was a consensus of Council to direct staff to obtain requests for proposals for demolition of one building to be selected from a choice of three buildings in varying stages of decline. Council directed staff to bring a plan to the February 25th meeting. 10. Discussion of and possible action on establishing a new procedure for appointments to the various boards and commissions within the City of Paris. Kent McIlyar explained the proposed establishment of new procedures for appointment to Boards, Commissions, and Committees as set out in Exhibit "A" attached. 11. Discussion and possible action on procedures, qualifications, and appointment of a Lake Pat Mayse Study Committee. Kevin Carruth told Council this item was on the Agenda to allow questions. He went on to say there was a special meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 14" to receive a presentation on future problem solvers techniques and their application to the Lake Pat Mayse Study Committee. Kevin also said this item would be on the February 25`h Agenda for consideration of appointments. 12. Discussion and action on establishment of car allowances for certain positions. Mayor Pro Tem Strathern said he would like Council to consider rescheduling items 12, 13 and 14 until all Council Members could be present. Council Member Wilson said he did not have a problem in rescheduling the items, if Council could get additional information. He inquired if the car allowances were considered as reimbursement of usage of personal cars or part of the compensation packages. Kevin Carruth said in the past they had been part of compensation, but that he understood that Council wanted them to be more in line with actual miles driven. Council Member Wilson asked Gene Anderson if car allowances were reflected in the way of 1099 forms. Gene said they were not. Council discussed whether nor not to reschedule the items, as well as obtaining additional information. A Motion to table the item was made by Council Member Wilson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Strathern. Council Member Brown asked for discussion. Council Member Biard said they needed to get these items resolved. Mayor Pro Tem Strathern said Council should not be deciding this issue every couple of years and there should be a policy in place. Kevin said policy would have to be set by Council. Council Member Brown said he would like to see a mileage log to help them determine the _ _ 1