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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL February 21, 1984 The City Council of the City of Paris met in special session, Tuesday, February 21, 1984, 5:15 P. M. Mayor Graham called the meeting to order with the following Councilmen present: Donald G. Wilson, Gene McWaters, Jr., George Fisher, Jr., A. L. Ware, Nathan Bell, and Jeff Hoog. Also present were City Manager Daivd H. Doty, City Attorney, T. K. Haynes, and City Clerk, H. C. Greene. Mayor Graham announced that the special meeting was called for the purpose of conducting a public hearing concerning Midwest Video Corporation rate schedule and level of service. Mayor Graham declared the public hearing open. Mr. Robert Burns appeared before the Council and suggested that a three year prob- ationary contract be issued to the McCaw Cable Company. Ms. Susan Thompson appeared before the Council stating that she feels that Midwest Video should be continued. Mr. John McCaw of McCaw Communication Company, Inc. appeared before the Council stating that his firm was negotiating with Midwest Video for the purchase of that Company's stock. Mr. McCaw requested the Council's agreement to a transfer from Midwest Video to McCaw Communication Company. Mr. McCaw stated that his company would bring the cable system in Paris up to the quality of service specified by the Federal Communication Commission standards. Mr. McCaw also stated that additional channels would be added including a space for Local Channel, a Health Network, USA Network, a Nashville or Religious Network, and probably a Disney and Showtime pay channel. Mr. Terry Shannon of Midwest Video also appeared before the Council to discuss the issue. Mr. David Norwood appeared before the Council with a petition signed by approximately 150 different households expressing the desire to have the PTL Television Network, Charlotte, North Carolina, added to our present cable system. Mr. McCaw agreed to furnished the City Council with a letter concerning the intent of the cable company as to the level of service and additional channels. Mr. Shannon also agreed to attempt to have the Midwest Video furnish financial statements to the City Council. Mayor Graham declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 84 -014 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the International City Managers Association to provide Insurance and Rish Management Consulting Services through the Wyatt Company was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Wilson approving the Resolution. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. � r