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Mr. Felix Gibson appeared before the Council stating that a recent visit to the City of Sulphur Springs revealed a $3.25 charge to the citizens with bags furnished at eight cents each for twice a week pick up, and stated that it was his opinion that trash should be picked up on a regular and orderly basis in Paris. Texas. Mrs. Joe Rushing 535 12th S. E. appeared before the Council recommending the recommendations of the Mayor. Mr. Nathan Bell, 624 Church St. appeared before the Council stating that he would like to see the private enterprise operation continued and would like to see the City trash and private enterprise operation remain as is. City Manager Sokoll advised the Council and the audience that during his tenure of service with the City that he had recognized the trash and garbage area as one in which service. could be improved, and therefore, the reason for'the study and recommendations by the City Staff. Mr. Foster Stone appeared before the Council endorcing the Mayor's recommend- ations. Mr. Robert Burns, 118 W. Kaufman Street stating that it was his opinion that City and County trash on roads and ditches would be increased should service charges be installed.' Mayor Malone declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Malone requested that the City Finance Officer present a detailed summary and an itemized breakdown of cost of the present system, and cost of other proposals made by the City Manager and Staff. Mayor Malone invited the City's consideration of an Ordinance changing the number of personnel in the Fire Department. ORDINANCE N0. 2435 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, BE AMENDED BY REVISION SECTION 12 -1 OF SAID CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE PARIS FIRE DEPARTMENT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ;. AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF FEBRUARY 16, 1979. was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett,. seconded by Councilman Williams for adoption of the ordinance. Motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. HICHA.EL E. MALONE, MAYOR ATTEST: