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Regular Council Meeting November 12, 2012 Page 3 U A Motion to approve the tax abatement was made by Council Member Frierson and seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 11. Discuss, conduct public hearing, and act on the nomination of the "L.O. Hammon" sign as a Historic Sign located in the Downtown Historic District. _ City Engineer Shawn Napier acknowledged receipt of a letter from Dr. Terry Kilgore dated August 17, 2012 requesting the sign located at 25 Lamar Avenue be considered as a historical sign. Mr. Napier said the Historic Preservation Commission nominated the sign as a historical sign to be protected from forced removal. City Council discussed the missing letters from the sign and inquired if there was a deadline to have them replaced. Mr. Napier said there was not. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or against this item to please come forward. Terry Kilgore spoke in support of the designation and said that he could have the missing letters replaced within thirty days. With no one else speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. Subject to the repair being made within thirty days, a Motion to approve the nomination was made by Council Member Frierson and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 12. Conduct public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a Brownfields Cleanup Grant to remove hazardous substances from the Grand Theater. Mr. Napier explained a public hearing was required and would allow opportunity for the community to comment on the proposal. Mr. Napier said the project was estimated at approximately $200,000 and the City's project match was $40,000. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or against this item to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. 13. Discuss and act on selection of an engineering firm to prepare a ten year Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Paris. A Motion to bring this item from the table was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. City Manager John Godwin said three engineering firms made presentations to City Council at a special meeting on Monday, October 15, regarding preparation of a ten -year Capital Improvements Plan. Mr. Godwin also said any of the three firms was capable of completing the work and doing well. He pointed out that a contract with an engineering firm could not be based upon a price, because it was prohibited by State Law. Mr. Godwin said once the Council