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generating plants dictates the need for the rate increase. The requested increase would support their financial requirements through 1979 allowing them to expand their facilities to meet the demand for service. He went on to say the planned facilities were vital and asked the Council's support in the request. Carrol Sexton questioned Mr. King asking if future savings from lignite produced electricity would be passed on to the -Consumer and if the increase granted in 1977 by the Public Utilities Commission had been sufficient. Mr. King answered saying the last increase had been ' sufficient at the time but things have changed and another increase is needed. He went on.to say-that any savings from lignite production would be passed on to the consumer but that electric bills would con- tinue to increase. Mayor Brunette stated this would be the only public hearing on the matter and when no one else came forthe to speak, he declared the Public Hearing closed saying the Council Committee-would try to keep the public informed of developments concerning the proposed rate increase.. City Manager Greene advised the Council that the water mains in 7th N.E. from Cherry Street to Booth Alley and in Booth Alley from 7th N.E. to 8th N.E. were 2" or smaller in size and recommended they be replaced with a 6" water main prior to paving them as authorized under the assessment program at the last regular meeting. He requested authorization to replace the -lines at an.estimated cost of $8,350.00. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Wunsch, seconded by Councilman Williams to authorize the work. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. The next item considered was an ordinance to eliminate stop signs on Clement Road at Fitzhugh Avenue. Ordinance No. 2371: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS BE AMENDED BY REVISING THE TRAFFIC - CONTROL DEVICE MAP ADOPTED IN PARAGRAPH (b) OF SECTION 29 -80 OF SAID CODE, AS TO A PORTION OF THAT PROVIDED FOR IN ORDINANCE NO. 2363 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 14, 1977; REPEALING ALL ORDIN- ANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JANUARY 16, 1978." was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Malone for the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Brunette declared the Council was now in Executive Session and City Manager Greene discussed personnel matters. Mayor Brunette declared the Executive Session closed and reopened the meeting. He advised the audience that the Council had reviewed several applications for the