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Mayor Malone requested a motion to bring an item from the table that was tabled at the last Council meeting concerning the widing of State Highway 24 by the State Department of Highways and Public Transporation from Evergreen Street South to the City Limits. A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Fisher to bring the matter from the table. Motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sokoll reviewed cost figures with the City Council which was approximately $163,000.00 for drainage based on a five year plan and $63,000. ,— for curb and gutter and approximately $16,000.00 for re- location of sewer mains. City Manager Sokoll advised that a two year plan drainage program would be about $45,000.00 less. Mr. David Glass representing the Paris Lamar County Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Council and spoke in behalf of the program stating that he would like to-see Highway 24 widened into four lanes. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Kyle, seconded by Councilman Fisher authorizing the preparation of a Resolution supporting the project. Motion carried 7 ayes 0 nays. Discussion was had on the designation of an accounting firm to perform the annual audit on City records for the fiscal year 1978 -79. After Discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Farris, seconded -by Councilman Williams.to call a special - meeting to review proposals submitted by firms, such meeting to be held on May 29th 1979, 7:00 P. 11. Motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. ORDINANCE NO. 2443 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING THREE MEMBERS TO THE EQUALIZATION BOARD-OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, TO SERVE FOR THE CURRENT TAXABLE YEAR, ESTABLISHING THE TINE FOR THE FIRST MEETING OF THE EQUALIZATION BOARD, ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF PAY FOR THE 101BERS OF SAID BOARD, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Burnett, motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sokoll requested confirmation of the appointment of Steve Burgin as Fire Chief. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Council- man Williams. to confirm the appointment of Chief Burgin. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sokoll presented a request from Michael McDonald to place a mobile home behind his business located at 1865 North Plain Street. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Williams approving the request. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sokoll presented the Council with a request from an individual for the purchase of a portion of Lake Gibbons property on the South side of F11 2820 in the Hopewell Community. The City Manager advised that the tract contains approximately 9 acres and is seperated from a large tract by the highway and that the City presently has the land under lease. After Discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Francis that the City retain the land and not advertise for bids. Motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sokoll advised the Council of the need to approve an agreement with the State Department of Highway and Public Transportation relating to the replacement of passive warning devices at public railroad grade crossings. Resolution No. 1931 authorizing,and d,redting the City Planager to execute a letter of agreement and assurances necessary for the City of :Paris to part- icipate in the State Department of Highway and Public Transpor- -ation program was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Burnett for approval of the Resolution. Notion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays.