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70a City Attorney Haynes presented a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to investigate the propriety of the feasibility of institution of the Lone Star Gas Gate Rate proceedings before the Texas Railroad Commission, and advised that there have been meetings of the City Attorneys from cities that are served by Lone Star Gas investigating whether there is a need to bring a gate rate case before the Texas Railroad Commission. Roy Sparks, Area Manager for Lone Star Gas, was present and advised the Council that Reed and Stowe is promoting this issue and it is Lone Star Gas's belief that the more cities they can get to file, the more money they can make on the consultant fee. Mr. Sparks said he feels that this is unnecessary. The Railroad Commission will establish a gate rate, and feels that the citizens of Paris should not have to pay Reed and Stowe another $50,000.00 when it is not necessary. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Fulbright to deny the approval of the resolution authorizing the City Attorney to investigate the propriety of and feasibility of institution of the Lone Star Gas Gate Rate proceedings before the Texas Railroad Commission. The motion carried 5 ayes, 1 abstaining, Councilman Neeley abstaining. Resolution No. 96 -004, ratifying the execution of an application to the Ark -Tex Council of Governments in cooperation with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for a FY 1996 Solid Waste Grant Category 1: Waste Reduction and Recycling, in the amount of $22,500.00 being approximately 38.1° of the estimated cost of the proposed project, with the City of Paris providing $36,502.72 in the form of in -kind services, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Fulbright, seconded by Councilman Neeley for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays.