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4 l <br />the community outreach programs for the department. <br />He wants to fully implement the computer field data system to save data entry <br />time out in the field and in the billing office. He felt as a result, the billing <br />clerks will have more time to pursue more collections. He is also trying to <br />implement and inventory control system which will help maintain tighter control <br />over supplies. <br />In community outreach, Mr. Klinkerman stated they wanted to continue to reach <br />10% of the Lamar County population, through injury and illness prevention and <br />awareness programs. <br />Mr. Klinkerman has implemented a wellness program to help reduce worker's <br />compensation claims and major medical, by starting a strength and conditioning <br />assessment. He said participation in the assessment was mandatory for all <br />personnel. <br />Gene Anderson, Finance Director for the City of Paris, came forward to give the <br />Quarterly Report. Mr. Anderson called the Council's attention to the report <br />included in their packet. He explained that some of the numbers on the Key <br />Revenues, budget versus actual, were a little strange. He cited that the current <br />property tax collections show about 10% less collected this year compared to the <br />prior year. He explained that his usual practice was to wait for a report from <br />Lamar County Appraisal District to reconcile that figure. He explained that he <br />did not receive the report in time to do so. Also, Mr. Anderson called their <br />attention to the YTD Franchise Fees, which also shows a discrepancy. He <br />reminded the Council that last year, the city received some additional money. <br />from TXU and TXU gas to make up for and underpayment. <br />Mayor Fendley called for referrals. The referrals included a request in the <br />Historic Overlay District #2 by Steve Methven to change that from various <br />zonings to Historic Overlay District, and a request by Cindy Gates to change the <br />zoning of Lot 3, Block 328, being the 3800 Block of SW Loop 286 from an <br />Agriculrtural District (A) to a Commercial District (C). They were referred to <br />