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Mayor Burnett called for the reading of a Resolution expressing the appreciationR 7. to volunteers that helped in the Paris tornado disaster. A motion was made by Ij Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Williams to table the matter until a later Councilman meeting. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Burnett called for the reading of a Resolution declaring an emergnency and authorizing the Director of Finance to receive and disburse disaster funds. City Attorney Haynes requested the Council to table the item for future Council meeting. A motion was made by Councilman McGee, seconded by Councilman Graham authorizing the preparation of the Resolution. for future Council meeting. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sokoll requested authorization to take bids for removal and disposal to tornado debris and setting a special Council meeting for the purpose of awarding said bid for Wednesday April 14th, 1982, at 6:00 P. M. A motion was made by Councilman Kohls ,seconded by Councilman McGee approving the request. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Director of Community Development, Joe McCollum appeared before the Council explaining the policy of the City regarding placement of mobile homes on residential lots. Mr. Don Wilson, Councilman elect, appeared before the Council and spoke on the matter. Mayor Burnett called for a report from the committee appointed to study the Citizens Redevelopment Committee Report. Chairman Williams advised that no report was preparted for the meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman McGee to table the matter. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Mr. Norman Walker appeared for the State of Texas discussed the temporary emergency housing and would like the City's assistance in placing mobile home on a temporary basis within the City. City Manager Sokoll advised that six contractors had picked up bids for debris removal, and stated that approximately 30 to 35% had been removed by City Forces and volunteers. Mayor Burnett announced that the City would go into executive session to discuss legal matters with the City Attorney, and the regular session was declared closed and the executive session open. Legal matters were discussed with the City Attorney. Mayor Burnett declared the executive session closed and the regular session open. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. BILLY. J. BURI E,'TI', MAYOR ATTEST: H. C. GREENE, CITY CLERK