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U �J MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL May 12, 1980 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Paris was held Monday, May 12, 1980 at 7:00 P. M. Mayor Malone called the meeting to order with the following Councilmen present: Travis Wortham, Addie J. Bufford, Billy J. Burnett, Kenneth E. Kohls, W. C. Francis, and Ronald Kyle. Also present were City Manager, R. W. Sokoll, City Attorney, T. K. Haynes, and City Clerk, H. C. Greene. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Larry Solice. Mayor Malone announced that the first order of business would be election of a Mayor for the coming year and stated that nominations were in order. Council- man Burnett nominated Councilman Malone for Mayor, and was seconded by Councilman Wortham. There being no other nominations the vote was taken which showed Mayor Malone elected by unanimous vote of the Council. Mayor Malone requested nominations for Mayor Pro tem and Councilman Wortham nominated Councilman Burnett, which was seconded by Councilman Francis. No other nominations were made and Councilman Burnett was elected by unanimous vote of the Council. Mayor Malone asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of previous meetings furnished to the Council members. There being none, the minutes were approved. Mayor Malone announced that the next order of business would be consideration of recommendations made by the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Manager Sokoll presented the final plat of the Springlake Estates Addition as well as exceptions made by the Director of Public Works containing 14 items. Mr. Don Wilson appeared before the Council in behalf of the Developers and explained the exceptions made by the Director of Public Works and stated the Developers will- ingness to post bond for the exceptions in order that the Developers might proceed in the development of lots. Mr. James Holland appeared before the Council stating that he feels that the exceptions should be completed prior to approval of the final plat. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Francis, seconded by Councilman Kohls approving the final plat subject to the Engineer's exceptions, and the post- ing of bond and consideration of a reasonable amount of time specified for the completion of the exception. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Malone advised the Council of the request for stop signs at 25th Street S. W. and West Austin Street and further advised that the Traffic Commission had recommended approval. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Kyle authorizing the preparation of an Ordinance for presentation at a future council meeting. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays.