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Mayor Graham announced that a request from residents of Booker T. Washington Homes would now be heard. Tawanda Bills spoke for a large group of residents who felt that the Housing Projects had been neglected in the maintenance of fixtures and equipment and that repairs and painting should be done. John Washington, East Texas Legal Services, told the Council that he had requested a meeting with the Housing Authority Board to discuss these matters as well as complaints concerning eligibility for housing and possible Civil Rights Violations, but had not been able to meet with them. Following discussion of the matter, Mayor Graham directed the City Manager to contract the Housing Authority Director and arrange a board meeting within the next 10 days to discuss these matters. Mr. Washington and the residents were to be notified of the time and place of the meeting along with Council members. Mayor Graham announced the next item was to consider authorizing preparation of an Ordinance for No. Parking on East side of 2nd S. E. between Lamar Avenue and Clarksville Street. Following discussion, Councilman Wilson made a motion to authorize the preparation of the Ordinance and to instruct Traffic Department to go ahead and install no parking signs and strip the pavement. Councilman Williams seconded the motion which carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Councilman Fisher being out of the chamber. Mayor'Graham announced the next item was to consider approval of permits for operation at Cox Field Airport. A motion was made by Councilman Wislon to table action on the permits for Jimmy Wrenn, currently under an investigation by the FAA, until after the executive session. Councilman Williams seconded the motion which carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Councilman Fisher being out of the Chamber. A motion was made by Councilman Wilson to approve the permits of James Howell - Agricultural Spray, Metro Airlines - Scheduled Air Service and Bruce Session - Agricultural Spray Permit. Councilman Williams seconded the motion which carried 5 ayes, 0 nays, Councilman Fisher being out of the Chamber. Acting City Manager Greene submitted bid proposals for City Depository for two year period beginning March 1, 1983 recommending acceptance of the Liberty National Bank's proposal. $3 - ©0ti Resolution No. 2239 approving the contract with the Liberty National Bank for City Depository was presented. A motion was made by Council- man Francis, seconded by Councilman McGee for adoption of the Resolution. The motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays, with Councilman Wilson and Councilman Fisher being out of the Chamber.