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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL February 8, 1990 The City Council of the City of Paris met in regular session, Thursday, February 8, 1990, 5:15 P. M., City Council Chambers, City Hall, Paris, Texas. Mayor Eric S. Clifford called the meeting to order with the following Councilmen present: Curtis Fendley, Travis Wortham, Marshall H. Kent, Jr., E. W. (Bill) Booth, William E. (Bill) Davidson, and Rondie Williams. Also present was City Manager, Michael E. Malone, City Attorney, T. K. Haynes, and Deputy City Clerk, Joe N. McCollum. Joe McCollum, Director of Community Development, was present and presented the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission's meeting held February 5, 1990, and attached hereto as part of these minutes as Exhibit A. Mayor Clifford declared the public hearing open on the petition of Sam Bolton for a change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Commercial District (C) and Specific Use Permit -Auto Fuel Sales (49) on part of Lot 1, City Block 341 located on the southeast corner of Loop 286 S. E. and Church Street. Mayor Clifford called for proponents to appear, and Sam Bolton was present and told the Council of his plan for a convenience store with gasoline sales at this location. Mayor Clifford called for opponents to appear, none appeared, and the public hearing was declared closed. A motion was made by Councilman Fendley, seconded by Councilman Booth approving the zoning change, and calling for the preparation of an ordinance to be presented at the next council meeting. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Joe McCollum presented the Final Plat of Lot 2, City Block 126. A motion was made by Councilman Booth, seconded by Councilman Kent approving the Final Plat of Lot 2, City Block 126 subject to the requirements of the City Engineer. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Clifford announced the next item on the agenda was to consider authorizing. the preparation of an ordinance approving rate schedules and service regulations for Texas Utilities Electric Company. Councilman Booth asked to be excused from the discussion due to conflict of interest. A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Fendley to excuse Councilman Booth. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays, and Councilman Booth departed the Council Chambers. Jean Parkman, Manager, Texas Utilities, Paris, Texas, presented information relative to their proposed 10.2% rate increase for electrical service and requested the Council to adopt the ordinance.