05 - APPROVE MINUTES FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ON JANUARY 23, 2015 AND FEBRUARY 16, 2015

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Regular Council Meeting February 9, 2015 Page 14 A Motion to deny the zoning request was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Plata. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 1 nay, with Council Member Frierson casting the dissenting vote. 16. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of Paris Lakes Medical Center, LLC for a change in zoning from Agricultural District (A) and a One - Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a Planned Development District (PD -h) on A534J Leach Survey, Tract 19, located at 2675 SE 41St Street. City Manager John Godwin said the application had been withdrawn and no action was required. 17. Discuss and act on a Historic Preservation Tax Exemption Agreement with Steven and Laura Harper on property located at 134 - 136 -138 -140 North Main for a period of seven years. Building Official Joey Sleeper explained that Steve and Laura Harper owned this historic property and obtained proper approvals and permits to renovate the exterior of the structure in 2013. Mr. Sleeper said the work was completed and accepted by the City in 2014, and they made application for a tax exemption in November 2014, which was approved by the Historic Preservation Commission on January 14, 2015. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 18. Receive, discuss and act on the Annual Audit of the Paris Economic Development Corporation for FY 2013 -14. Interim Executive Director Shannon Barrentine told the City Council the Paris EDC Board received the annual audit performed by McClanahan & Holmes at the meeting on January 13, 2015. She said the audit reflected there was no deficiencies and the Board unanimously approved it. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 19. Receive, discuss and act on proposed amendments to the Paris Economic Development Corporation FY 2014 -15 Budget to fund the Plan of Work for FY 2014 -15. Ms. Barrentine said the budget request for amendment was to fund the Plan of Work for FY 2014 -15. She also said the amendment was budget neutral due to reducing the Salaries & Wages line item by $31,500 and creating the Plan of Work expense line item for the same amount.