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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL August 11, 1986 The City Council of the City of Paris met in regular session, Monday, August 11, 1986, 7:00 P. M. Council Room, City Hall. Mayor Billy J. Burnett called the meeting to order with the following Councilmen present: Addie Bufford, Bill Bone, Jeff Hoog, Mike Folmar, Travis Wortham, and W. C. Francis. Also present was City Manager, David H. Doty, City Attorney, T. K. Haynes, and City Clerk, Mattie Cunningham. Prayer was offered by Reverend Lorenzo John of the Immanuel Baptist Church. Mayor Burnett asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of previous meetings, there being none, the minutes were approved as presented. Cathy Swaim, President of the Lamar County Humane Society, appeared before the Council and presented a proposal for charges requesting that all shots be included in the basic fee, and requested that all animals sold from the Shelter be spayed /neutered, and advised that six veterinarians had offered to provide free spaying /neutering for animals sold from the shelter. That all healthy animals be kept one day beyond the required three days holding period to allow for possible sale. A. W. Clem, Attorney, 310 First National Bank Building, appeared before the Council and spoke of the concern he has about the things that were happening on the Council. Stating that he was not representing anyone group or organization, but a concern citizen. Mr. Clem discussed the City Charter and David Doty's contract stating that we have a very good form of government and certain things that will be ruled on tonight could be harmful to the city for years to come. Mr. Clem discussed the City Manager's qualifications and he feels that he is one of the best City Manager the City of Paris has every had. Mr. Clem discussed the open meeting law with the Council. Mary Walker Clark, 10 8th Street S. E. appeared before the Council stating that she was concerned with the Council's attitude towards the Charter of the City of Paris. Mrs. Clark spoke regarding the forms of government and the Council's responsibility to carry out the laws of the City of Paris, and feels that there is a breakdown in communication between the Council and the City Manager. Nathan Bell, 2221 Lamar Ave. appeared before the Council and discussed the forms of City Government the City has been under, and he feels what the Council Manager form of government is the best form for the City of Paris. Mr Bell also stated that City Manager Doty was not hired for his personality, but to run the City. Mr. Bell said that Mr. Doty has kept the City ahead of the EPA and the Water Board so he must be doing something right. Mayor Burnett called for consideration and action on a request made by the Lamar County Humane Association dealing with charges made for the sale of impounded animals. Councilman Folmar moved to adopt a policy