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310 DARY LINE OF WEST HOUSTON STREET AND CONTINUING NORTH ACROSS SAID STREET TO A POINT 2 FEET' NORTH OF THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF WEST HOUSTON STREET, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING A SEVEN INCH (7 ") PNEUMATIC TUBE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONNECTING THE MAIN BANKING HOUSE OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PARIS WITH ITS DRIVE -IN BANKING FACILITY; PROVIDING FOR A TERM OF TWENTY -FIVE (25) YEARS; AND FIXING THE RENTAL THEREOR." was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Stone, seconded by Councilman Sterling that the ordinance be approved on second reading. The motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays. The next item for consideration was a.report by the City Manager concerning Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Grant for the Wise Field Improvements. City Manager Sweatt reviewed the background of this project which had been initiated by the Noon Optimist Club for the purpose of building a baseball field and related improvements on the Wise Field property. The City had received word in late March of approval of a grant in the amount of $31,000.00 which was to be matched by funds furnished by the Noon Optimists Club. A letter was read from the President of-the Noon Optimist Club stating that they had to withdraw their support for. the project and stated their reasons why. Stating that this was still a worthwhile project, "vie are unable to fund the full share from local government sources." Mr. Sweatt recommended _ that he be-authorized to notify the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department of the withdrawal.of the application. Mayor Brunette then requested a motion to authorize the City Manager to withdraw the application. Councilman Whitaker made the motion seconded by Councilman Moore. The motion carried.: 7 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Brunette stated the next item for_ consideration was a request of Mr. Charles Chambers as an appeal to Section 27 -36, City Code regarding drive way widths. Mr. Chambers was present and requested that he be allowed to construct an additional 8' wide drive way opening to accommodate parking space for his Travel Trailer. The ordinance limits the maximum width to 20' for a drive way opening in a residential area. Mr. Chambers stated that he needed a 26' wide opening to suite his purposes. Following discussion, Councilman King made the motion, seconded by Councilman Sterling that Mr. Chambers be allowed a 26' wide drive way opening. The motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Brunette stated that the next item was considering an ordinance appoint- ing the Equalization Board. Ordinance 2218: "AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING THREE MEMBERS TO THE EQUALIZATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, TO SERVE FOR THE CURRENT TAXABLE YEAR, ESTABLISHING THE TIME FOR THE FIRST MEETING OF THE EQUALIZATION BOARD, ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF PAY FOR THE MEMBERS OF SAID BOARD, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ". was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Stone, seconded by Councilman Whitaker for the adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.