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Councilman Burnett made a motion to bring Item No. 9 of the Agenda, consideration of and action on directing the staff and authorizing preparation of a resolution regarding the trading of property and establishment of fences along common boundary lines in reference to the request of Dr. Richard Swint, forward for consideration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Williams, and carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Malone said the staff has previously offered on behalf of the City to share one -half each with Dr. Swint the cost of fences that benefit both parties and that each pay 100% of the cost of the fences that benefit one or the other. Dr. Swint told the Council that the check that he received for the City's portion of the fence would be applied to the cost of the fence. City Attorney pointed out a small section that would benefit the City, and it would be improper to ask Dr. Swint to participate in the cost of this portion of the fence as it is not proper for Dr. Swint to ask the City to participate in the part of the fence that would benefit him. Earl Smith, City Engineer, was present and discussed the property with the Council and Dr. Swint. A motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Burnett to approve the proposal as Dr. Swint presented. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Burnett to table action at this time, and directed City Engineer Smith to work out the figures with Dr. Swint. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Eric Clifford, 3050 Woodhollow, representing an organization made of of _ various people called "Jobs for Paris ", was present telling the Council that this organization is not a part of the Chamber of Commerce, or the Paris Industrial Foundation, it is a group of people concerned about how economic development is going in Paris, Texas, and also they are concerned about the Ad Valorem Tax Rate. Mr. Clifford further stated that he was not asking the Council to endorse anything, but what he was asking the Council to do is submit to the voters for their approval or rejection of two propositions, a one - fourth of one percent sales tax for Industrial Development, and one - fourth of one percent sales tax for the reduction of Ad Valorem Taxes. Mr. Clifford pointed out that the City of Paris is at a competitive disadvantage in the area of Industrial Development, and if the City is going to prosper, we are going to have to meet the competitive demands in this day and age. Mr. Clifford presented a copy of proposed bylaws that he has modified from Sulphur Springs, Texas, if this election passes, the Council will be able to draw up their own. Dr. James Burnette, Chairman of the "Jobs for Paris ", also appear in support of the proposed propositions being place on the ballot for the May 1, 1993 election.