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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL March 31, 1983 The City Council of the City of Paris met in special session, Thursday, Niarch 31, 1983 at 3:30 P. M. Mayor Graham called the meetino to order with the following Councilmen present: W. C. Francis, Donald G, Wislon Gene McNaters, and Larry McGee. Also present were City Manager, David Doty, City Attorney, T. K. Haynes, and City Clerk, H. C. Greene. Mayor Graham advised the Council that the special meeting was called to consider a temporary permit for Jimmy Wrenn for aeronautical activities at Cox Field Airport. City Attorney Haynes advised the Council that the license for pilot training and agricultural spray operation had not been renewed for Jimmy Wrenn for the year 1983. Mr. Haynes advised that Mr. Wrenn's Attorney had informed him that he was filing suit against the City alledging that Mr. Wrenn had not received due process in refusal of the City to renew the license. Mr. Haynes advised the Council that the Airport Board had heard in their meeting all request for renewals of licenses for Cox Field operations, and that Mr. Wrenn had had an opportunity at that time to renew with the Board for renewal of the license. Review of Mr. Wrenn's permit was placed on the City's agenda with notice of meeting posted according to statute. Mr. Wrenn did not appear. City Attorney Haynes suggested a temporary permit be issued to Jimmv Wrenn for pilot training and agricultural spray operations with the provision that the City be held harmless; that Mr. Wrenn's Insurance Company specifically include the City of Paris as an additional insured. City Manager Doty recommended setting a date for the City Attorney to make a presentation to the City Council after investigation. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman McWaters to grant a temporary permit to Jimmy Wrenn for pilot training and agricultural spray operation for a period ending May 16, 1983. The motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Graham announced that the City would go into executive session and the reqular session was declared closed and the executive session open. City Attorney Haynes discussed legal matters with the Council and pending suit aqainst the City. The executive session was declared closed and the regular session open. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. JOE GRAHAM, MAYOR, CITY OF PARIS ATTEST: . GREENE, CITY CLERK