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Regular City Council Meeting September 23 , 2003 Page 2 charitable organization. Mayor Fendley advised that it was not a charitable organization. Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy wanted to know why they did not make an adjustment to Woodall Field electricity donation as Council had cut the other organizations. Gene Anderson, Director of Finance, advised that the City of Paris had provided Woodall Field with electricity for a number of years. They do not belong to the city, but they get the benefit of that field without having to maintain it. Councilman Bell said he looked at it as a very inexpensive park and in that aspect the city is not having to expend the other funds to maintain it and the city has a cooperative effort on their part. He thought it is something that needs to be looked at, but would like to see it left in the budget. Councilman Plata wanted to know why they could not cut it by two or three thousand dollars. Councilwoman Neeley asked in their presentation did they not say they have asked other entities for help. Mayor Fendley said that they have approached them, but has not heard from them. Also he said there is no longer a baseball program at the Boy's Club. He said this is an outreach to the community and he realized that it is a service club, and there are not a lot of park / recreation facilities in the city. He said this is an investment in the city's youth and well spent. After further discussion a motion was made by Councilman Weekly, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy, to cut $2,000.00 from the contribution to Woodall Field. The motion carried 4 ayes, 3 nays, Councilman Bell, Councilwoman Neeley, and Mayor Fendley voting no. A motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilwoman Neeley, for adoption of the ordinance as amended. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays.