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I 239 City Manager Sokoll and Director of Community Development, McCollum presented the final plat of Jubilee Addition, located on the west side of 1200 Block of 19th N. W., and recommended its approval subject to the requirements of the City Engineer. A motion was made by Councilman Wortham, seconded by Councilman Williams approving the final plat of the Jubilee Addition subject to the requirements of the City Engineer. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sokoll presented the site plan for the Regency Apartment Development in the 2500 Block of Lamar Ave. Mr. Lonnie Kennemer appeared in behalf of the plan stating that the property owners does have proper easements and stated that the project will not be putting a substantial amount of additional water to Buttermilk Creek. Mr. Wayne Anderson, owner of property adjacent to Buttermilk Creek appeared before the Council expressing concern about the additional water generated by the project. Mr. Jim Bell, Local Realtor, appeared before the Council and recommended tableing until the next meeting for further study. Mr. Roscoe Jones, owner of property on Buttermilk Creek, appeared before the Council stating that he would like to see the water taken care of first before additional construction is approved. Mr. Joe McGinnis and Mr. Fred Eatherly both appeared before the Council stating that thEy did not want to see building stopped, but would like to see the water problem corrected first. Mr. J. D. White appeared before the Council expressing concern over the water problem. Mr. Richard Babb, Consulting Engineer, now working for the City on the drainage problem project, appeared before the Council stating that he was in the process of drawing plans and specifications for a drainage project on Buttermilk Creek. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Williams denying the approval of site plan for Regency Apartment Development until the water problem could be solved. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sokoll reported on the meeting of S.O.S. Inc., The City of Paris, and the Paris Ind. School District for the purpose of discussing a verbal S.O.S. proposal. The proposal revolves around the proposition of S.O.S. financing and constructing a swimming pool on the high school property and the City and School furnishing the land operating and maintenance cost, and the future construction of a building enclosure for the pool. City Councilman Francis stated that he was not very enthusiastic over the project. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wortham to reject the project. The motion carried 5 ayes, 1 nay, Councilman McGee voting nay. Mayor Burnett declared the public hearing open on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1981 -82.