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information on Mr. Hadley and the Kiamichi Railroad. Mr. Ross urged the City of Paris to work with the Railroad. Terry Christian, and Ronnie Abbott both appeared before the Council in favor of the closing of Sherman Street. Mayor Clifford called for those who were in opposition, and Mr. Mike Folmar, representing a group of West Paris citizens, appeared before the Council advising that West Sherman Street is one of the streets that serves as access to Southwest Paris, and if this street is closed it only gives us Bonham Street and West Washington Street for access. Mr. Folmar said that effects them in several ways, one is access by ambulance in going to hospitals, also Central Fire Station and Police Station in case of emergencies. Mr. Folmar stated that no one was in opposition to the progress of the railways, if they want to move. -their operations south of West Washington Street, it would give them all the space they need, but closing the street is depriving the citizens of West Paris access down the street they have used. Mr. Folmar requested the Council to leave West Sherman Street as it is. Mr. Robert Sale, 420 18th S. W., was present voicing his objection to the closing of West Sherman Street. Mr. Sale told the Council that he and his daughter uses West Sherman Street every. day. Mr. Sale said that if the street closing is passed, it would be his suggestion that the Railroad build a street from Bonham Street to West Washington Street through to 12th Street at their expense, and also to go to their expense to widening W. Washington Street so it can handle the traffic. Another objection Mr. Sale voiced was that West Washington Street dead ends at 19th S. W. where West Sherman Street go on out into West Paris. Mr. Sales advised that Campbell Soup has removed three tracks that they do no use because they are using truck for means of shipping products. Mr. Roy Hargus appeared before the Council stating that he lives on 19th S. W., and he is opposed to the closing of West Sherman Street - because of the increased traffic on West Washington Street. No one else appeared, and Mayor Clifford declared the public hearing closed. City Manager Malone advised that an action item had been placed on the agenda, and it would be presented later in the meeting. City Manager called for consideration of an amendment to the Circulation Plan of the City of Paris Comprehensive Plan, deleting Sherman Street as a thoroughfare. A motion was made by Councilman Fendley to proceed with the amendment to the Circulation Plan of the City of Paris Comprehensive Plan, deleting Sherman Street as a thoroughfare with the condition that the Railroad pay not in excess of $5,000.00 to close West Sherman Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Booth, and failed with 3 ayes, 4 nays. Councilman Fendley, Councilman Booth, and Mayor Clifford voting aye.