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i Mayor Malone called for a report from the Water - Sewer Rate Committee. Chairman Francis stated that although the Water and Sewer Rate Committee had not met to consider the recommendations, he recommended that the water and sewer revenue be increased 28% for consumption of up to and including 2500 CF, and increases above that point from 36 -54 %. Councilman Bufford stated that he was not totally in agreement with the rate and would perfer more time to study. The other member of the Water and Sewer Rate Committee, Councilman Kyle stated that he was not in agreement with the proposal. Councilman Francis stated that further study would be made and a firm recommendation made at a future council meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Kyle to take from the table the request of James D. Kaufman for a placement of a mobile home as a fixed dwelling on Lot 2, City Block 134, in the 600 Block of West Sherman Street. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Director of Community Development, Joe McCollum appeared before the Council and presented a survey of the neighborhood showing 10 objections to the mobile home being placed, 8 having no objections, and 1 no opinion. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Kohls to deny the request for the placement of the mobile home. The motion carried 6 ayes, 1 nay, Councilman Kyle voting nay. Mayor Malone announced the next order of business would be consideration of an Ordinance establishing landfill fees at the Sanitary Landfill. Mr. Ed Sidel appeared before the Council stating that he did not oppose the increase from 70t tp $1.00 per cubic yard delivered to the landfill, but opposed the 75¢ per unit charged to apartment owners. A survey of the audience showed six apartment owners in attendance with Mr. Sidel. Discussion was had on the proposed Ordinance setting new landfill fees. Mayor Malone made a proposal that the landfill fee for all haulers including private haulers and citizens be increased to $1.50 per cubic yard with no charge to apartments of 75t per unit per month as had been proposed. Mr. Nathan Bell appeared before the Council stating that he was in agreement with the idea. Mr. Sidel appeared before the Council stating that he was in agreement with the idea. A motion was made by Councilman Kohls, seconded by Councilman Burnett that $1.00 charge be place on the Water Bill for sanitary landfill charges on single family residence and duplexes and that a $1.50 per cubic yard be charged at gate for haulers. Before the Mayor called for a vote, the Mayor requested read- ing of the Ordinances. ORDINANCE NO. 2504 AND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCE, CITY OF PARIS, BE AMENDED BY ADDING ARTICLE IV, WHICH WILL INCLUDE SECTIONS 14 -50 AND 14 -51, TO CHAPTER 14; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LANDFILL FEE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $200.00; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 1980. was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Kohls, seconded by Councilman Burnett, for adoption of the Ordinance, and carried 6 ayes, 1 nay, Councilman Kyle voting nay.