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0004720 Regular City Council Meeting August 27, 2007 Page 7 9. Consideration of and possible action on the Leadership. Lamar County Class of 2006 -2007 project - construction of a lighted walking track and a large open -air pavilion at Leon Williams Park. Charles Richards, on behalf of Leadership Lamar County Class asked for a donation of $15,000.00 for improvements to Leon Williams Park. Council Member Wilson stated it was a good project, but should be addressed during budget discussions. Mayor Freelen suggested they table the v matter until further discussion and review. Council Member Wilson said they needed to designate a contact person to keep Leadership Lamar County Class informed as to the status of this request. Kevin Carruth advised Council he would be the contact person. 10. Citizens Forum. Susan Dixon, Texas Veteran's Commission - asked the Council to partner with the County for a joint proclamation to support "Hire a Veteran Month." Marilyn Bellavance, 262 -25th N.E. - asked that the City start a pre - emergent program for the parks. 11. Discussion, selection and appointment of members to the City Council Task Force on Code Enforcement. Mayor Freelen announced they should move forward with each Council Member submitting two names. He stated that Council Member Fisher had given him the name of Oscar Johnson. He further stated that he had not received any names from Council Member Gray. Mayor Freelen selected Bruce Frazier and Cheryl T. Moore; Council Member Wilson selected Zach Saffle and Jerome Pipkins; Council Member Brown selected Marilyn Bellavance and Charles Fulbright; Council Member Biard selected John House and Chris Brown; and Council Member Strathern selected Jim Lassister and Don Taylor. In addition, Mayor Freelen suggested the media be represented by Charles Richards; that PEDC be represented by Pete Kampfer and KPB be represented by Bee Garmon. It was a consensus of the Council to appoint the above - referenced individuals to the City Council Task Force on Code Enforcement. 12. Discussion and possible action regarding goals and objectives of the City of Paris. Council reviewed and discussed the goals and objectives previously submitted by Council Member Strathern. It was a consensus to add items F and G to the list as follows: A. Plan for replacement of water and sewer lines; B. Prepare Strategic Business Plan;