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Regular City Council Meeting <br />March 4, 2004 <br />Page 5 <br />th <br />Deloria Redus, 320 34 S.W., came forward stating that she has four acres east <br />of Parc Quest, and stated that she was against this. Ms. Redus stated that there <br />are a lot more businesses that are desirable that could go in the area. She said <br />they did not need a truck stop in west Paris. <br />Standford R. Thurman appeared before the City Council stating that he is a <br />retired truck driver of 30 years. Mr. Thurman pointed out that if a person parks <br />a truck in high temperature, they are going to run the engine. Mr. Thurman <br />said if they leave the jake brake switch on it is going to sit there and when the <br />oil pressure comes up, it is going to start making a bumping sound. He said he <br />would receive that pumping sound on Sage Trail. They will receive it at Parc <br />Quest, also. <br />Melissa Huey, 107 Parc Quest, was present speaking in opposition to the <br />petition stating that they have worked a long time to make sure that their <br />neighborhood is safe. Ms. Huey expressed concern about pollution, <br />environment and lights. She said that she was a single mother and was <br />concerned about the personal safety of her family. <br />Michael Roberts, 3825 Sage Trail Drive, came forward speaking in opposition <br />of the petition stating that the area is a quiet residential district and he does not <br />want increased noise. Mr. Roberts also stated that he has completely <br />remodeled his home and does not want to see his property value lowered <br />because of a truck stop in the area. He said that if the truck stop is built, it <br />would be visible from his back door. Mr. Roberts spent several years as a <br />truck driver, and he has seen prostitution and drugs in the area of truck stops. <br />th <br />Archie Hood, 765 S. 5 Street, Honey Grove, appeared before the city Council <br />stating they own 40 lots in Parc Quest, and spoke in opposition to the petition. <br />He said this would be detrimental to the area. <br />Debbie Burks, 3935 Sage Trail, appeared before the City Council voicing her <br />opposition to the rezoning petition. She stated that she feels safe in her <br />neighborhood and with a truck stop there, she would not feel safe. Ms. Burks <br /> <br />