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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL April 11, 1988 The City Council of the City of Paris met in regular session, Monday, April 11, 1988, 7:00 P. M., Council Room, City Hall, Paris, Texas. Mayor Billy Joe Burn -ett called the meeting to order with the fol lowing Councilmen present: Bill Bone, Eric Clifford, Curtis Fendley, Travis Wortham, and Marshall H. Kent, Jr. Also present was City Manager, Michael E. Malone, City Attorney, T. K. Haynes, and City Clerk, Mattie Cunningham. Prayer was offered by Reverend Marcus Davenport, Minister of the Abundant Life Christian Center. Ms. Johnnie Crussell, 907 Fitzhugh Ave., pastor of the St. John's Baptist Church, appeared before the Council requesting street improvement to Center Street in the area of St. John's Baptist Church stating that the street was in a deplorable condition and during wet weather the street was impassible. Veta Robinson, 1536 14th N. E. and Lilly May Moore, 1546 N. E. 14th appeared before the Council also requesting street improvements to their street. Mayor Burnett asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of previous meetings, there being none, the minutes were approved as presented. Mayor Burnett called for receipt of reports from committees, boards and commissions. City Manager Malone advised that a report had been furnished for the Building Hazard Inspection Committee, and there will be a public hearing concerning the property determined by the Building Hazard Inspection Committee to be a fire hazard and /or dilapidated or dangerous structure later in this meeting. Minutes of the Water and Sewer Rate Study Advisory Committee has been furnished, no action required at this time. Mayor Burnett reported that the Visitors and Convention Council Committee had met regarding approving their budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1988. Mayor Burnett told the Council that additional information was needed, and possibly a meeting with Richard Chamberlain, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, before the proposed budget for the Paris Visitors and Convention Council could be recommended to the Council. Councilman Fendley report that the Upper Stillhouse Creek Sewer Service Committee had also met regarding a request from Ralph Taylor for City of Paris to waive City Ordinance requirement on fire hydrant for a new church building on Loop 286 South. Councilman Fendley advised that the consensus of the Committee was not to grant the variance to the City Ordinance. Mr. Fendley said Mr. Taylor had wanted the City to use a pool on adjoining property for drafting water for fire protection.