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Ronnie Tidwell and Robert Glass addressed the Council and presented the Pine Creek Watershed Plan on behalf of the Lamar Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr. Tidwell outlined the basic elements of the plan and said the primary effect on the City would be the lower- ing of the Lake Crook water level by 2.5 feet. The Council requested copies of the plan for study and a motion was made by Councilman Williams to table any action on this matter. Councilman McWaters seconded the motion which carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Acting City Manager Greene presented the request of Johnny Mills for water service outside the City Limits on F. M. Highway 79. A motion was made by Councilman Fisher, seconded by Councilman Francis to approve the request. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Attorney Haynes presented a previously authorized Ordinance to disannex a 77.4 acre tract of land as requested by the Industrial Foundation. A motion was made by Councilman Williams, 'seconded by Councilman McWaters to deny the Ordinance. The motion carried 4 ayes, 3 nays. Councilman McGee, Wilson and Graham voting nay. David Glass addressed the Council at this point and requested they reconsider the matter at a future date because the land being out of the City limits would be a selling tool for the Industrial Foundation in seeking new industry. Councilman Francis brought up the matter of sidewalks and parking in the downtown area. He said that sidewalks are being obstructed by parking cars in certain areas and because it is in conjunction with old abandonded driveway openings, there is no enforcement of the Ordinance which prohibits obstructing the sidewalk. The Council spent considerable time discussing this item with the City Attorney and agreed to instruct staff to follow through on enforcement of the existing Ordinance covering the situation and report back to the Council on action taken. Acting City Manager Greene pr Engineering Battalion for use as an alternate assembly area at Camp Maxey was destroyed. due to practice maneuvers was discussion, Councilman Wilson man McGee seconded the motion Fisher voting nay. esented a request from Company C 111th of the Paris and Lamar County Fairgrounds in the event the permanant assembly area Conflict with present lease agreements discussed by the Council. Following made a motion to allow the use. Council - which carried 6 ayes, 1 nay, Councilman Mayor Graham declared the public hearing open on changes to the Facility Plan of the Inflow /Infiltration Project. John Buss, Project Director reviewed the purpose of the plan and explained the following amendments: 1. Proposes more rehabilitation of existing pumping facilities and less new construction. 2. Reduces the number of proposed interceptors north of the City. 3. Relocate the Master Lift Station. r.