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V r. 6 The undersigned respectfully request that the City Council of Paris take immediate action to alleviate this flooding in our area of the City before continuing any further private or public construction." - Gary Patterson, 3415 Robin Road appeared before the Council and made a map presentation of the drainage problem in the area from 31st. Street east to the Loop, and East Houston to the north. Mr. Chuck Bally appeared before the Council requesting that immediate action be made concerning drainage in the area. Mrs. Ruth Smith appeared before the Council also in support of drainage in the area. Mr. Bruce Hood, 3340 Robin Road appeared before the Council stating that he had had no flooding in the past 10 years until this Spring and that he felt that his problem came from water from 31st S. E. Mayor Malone referred the matter to the committee appointed earler to study the drainage problem. City Manager Sokoll requested authorization for the preparation of an Ordinance removing $1.00 landfill charge from the water bills. A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Fisher for approval of the request. The motion carried. 6 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sokoll requested authorization for preparation of an Ordinance re- imposing 1% Sales Tax on residential Gas and Electricity. A motion was made by Councilman Fisher, sr-oned by Councilman Kyle for approval of the request. The Motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Ciyt Manager Sokoll requested authorization for preparation of an Ordinance for staffing changes in the Police and Fire Department as reflected in the proposed 1979 -80 Budget. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Fisher approving the request. Motion carried 6 ayes* 0 nays. Resolution No. 1936 re- appointing Edmon Castleberry, Mrs. Frank Fuller, and Mrs. Herbert Turner, as members of the Band Commission was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Williams for adoption of the Resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays.