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VIP ir µ r 319 After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman McGee, seconded by Councilman Wortham to table the item. The motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Councilman Francis made a committee report on charges for out of City Limits Sewer Service, and recommended that the rates remain as currently established. A motion was made by Councilman McGee, seconded by Councilman Francis to approve the sewer rate report. The motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Mr George Morrell, President, Midwest Video Corporation, appeared before the Council and gave a status report of the Company's distribution business in Paris, Texas. Mr. Morrell stated that the number of channels would be expanded in the near future in the current cable network in Paris, and approximately 20 channels would be availabe, but most would be pay channels. Mr. Willard Townsend, Local Manager, Lone Star Gas Company, appeared before the Council and presented a request for a rate increase for the Lone Star Gas Company amounting to approximately 11% increase in revenues. City Manager Sokoll recommended that the Council suspend the effective date of the proposed rate for 30 to 120 days and adopt a temporary rate Ordinance with the temporary rate becoming effective with the January billing. A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wortham to deny the request. The motion failed 2 ayes, 3 nays. Councilman Williams and Councilman Wortham voting aye. Resolution No. 2127 suspending the proposed rate schedule filed by the Lone Star Gas Company for a period of 120 days for further study and investigation and receipt of evidence in public hearing was presented. A motion was made by Councilman McGee, seconded by Councilman Francis for adoption of the Resolution. The motion carried 3 ayes, 2 nays, Councilman Williams, and Councilman Wortham Voting nay. i