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110060 - G Regular City Council Meeting January 28, 2008 Page 5 a quorum. He further stated he had contacted John Fuston, who was always at the meetings and was willing to serve on the Task Force. Council Member Fisher recommended Jerry Rose to serve on the Task Force, because he had expressed an interest and attended Council meetings. A Motion to approve the recommendations was made by Council Member Brown and seconded by Council Member Fisher. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays. 7. Discussion and possible action on establishing a new procedure for appointments to the various boards and commissions within the City of Paris. A Motion to establish a new procedure for appointments was made by Council Member Wilson and seconded by Council Member Fisher. Mayor Freelen suggested as positions become available they be published in the newspaper, as well as announced on television and radio. He went on to suggest that interested persons pick up an Application at City Hall or apply on the City web -site. Mayor Freelen said that Council could review the Applications and make selections. Council Member Strathern suggested term limits and that Council work harder at getting citizens involved in the boards and commissions. He also said that he thought every district in the City should have a representative on each of the boards and commissions. Council Member Wilson said they may want to consider term limits of two- three year terms staggered, so that not everyone will be new on the board. Mayor Freelen referred Council to the information provided by Kevin, specifically the recommendation that appointments be limited to a maximum of three consecutive full terms on the same committee. Council Member Wilson suggested that staff bring something back to Council. 8. Consideration of and action on the following ordinances: A. ORDINANCE NO. 2008-004: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 22.5 ENTITLED OUTSIDE STORAGE TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Kevin Carruth arrived to the meeting at 6:45 p.m. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Fisher and seconded by Council Member Fisher. Council Member Strathern inquired of the status of the Task Force's projects and/or goals. Council Member Wilson reported they were near completion of the fencing ordinance and the largest issue remaining was the sign ordinance.