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e. 40014 7 SPECIAL WORK SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF PARIS September 5, 2006 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a special work session at 6:00 P. M. Monday, September 5, 2006, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: Richard Manning Council Members: Tim Ray; Curtis Fendley; Mary Ann Fisher, Mayor Pro Tem; Kevin Gray; Jesse James Freelen; and Don Wilson City Staff: Tony N. Williams, City Manager; John Lestock, Assistant City Attorney; and Janice Ellis, City Clerk 1. Open City Council Special Work Session. Following the special meeting, Mayor Manning called the special work session to order at 6:48 p.m. 2. Budget Workshop - Discuss City Manager's 2006 -2007 Budget. Council Member Fisher left the meeting at 6:50 p.m. and returned at 6:55 p.m. Tony told Council he had information requested at the previous meeting. He informed the City Council should they increase tax exemptions from $17,000.00 to $20,000.00 for residents over 65, it would result in loss revenue of $40,154.00. Council Member Ray said this would make Paris more desirable for seniors. Council Member Wilson stated reducing the tax rate would also attract seniors to retire in Paris. Tony further informed Council should they put in place a tax freeze for residents over 65, that it would be irrevocable. Mayor Manning expressed concern about a tax freeze, as did Council Member Wilson. Tony told Council the $2,500.00 under main street, was for repainting Farmer's Market and erecting a new sign. Tony informed Council that he had spoken to the State with regard to the Main Street Coordinator position, and was informed it can be a part-time position. Tony said to add the duties of main street coordinator to the community development director would not be best for the main street program, because it would not get enough attention. Council Member Ray inquired as to why the main street coordinator was given a raise in excess of $8,000.00. Tony explained that he reclassified the position after reviewing the salary survey. Council Member Freelen said he had noticed a big improvement in the downtown area and it