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Regular Council Meeting November 16, 2015 Page 16 23. Discuss a proposed definition for zoning district locations for an antique and classic automobile restoration use. Mr. Efrussy explained that Mrs. Sharon Jernigan expressed an interest in moving her antique and classic car restoration business from Reno, Texas to Paris. Mr. Efrussy further explained there was no actual definition for her proposed business in the Paris Zoning Ordinance. He said in order to aid in establishing this proposed use within the zoning ordinance, city staff and Mrs. Jernigan agreed on a definition. Mr. Efrussy informed Council since there was no particular description of this use in the zoning ordinance, staff undertook the stated language requirements in Section 8 -109 of the Paris Zoning Ordinance and at the meeting of November 2, 2015, it was an unanimous consensus of the Commission that automobile restoration should also be allowed as a permitted use in the same zones where Auto Sales and Repair were permitted. It was a consensus of the City Council that automobile restoration be allowed as permitted use in the same zones with Auto Sales and Repair. A Motion to move item 25 up on the agenda was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Mayor Hashmi. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 25. Discuss and act on the purchase of a replacement fire truck. Fire Chief Larry Wright informed City Council that the normal life span of a fire truck was 10 years front line and 10 years reserve. He said last year the fire department had two fire trucks that were still front line after 17 years of service. He discussed with City Council the need for a ladder truck. Council heard a presentation from Captain Graves on behalf of the apparatus committee, who recommended purchasing a Quint fire truck in the amount of $975,185. Mr. Godwin said the payments would be spread over a ten year period, with the first payment being due in the 2016 -2017 budget. Council Member Lancaster confirmed with Mr. Godwin that the City now has an equipment retention policy in place. Following additional discussion, it was a consensus of City Council to proceed with the purchase of the Quint fire truck. 24. Discuss and act on execution of an agreement for inspection services H.W. Lochner, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,353,934.45. Mr. Godwin said Lochner was in attendance to answer any questions. Mayor Hashmi questioned why they could not just use them to inspect the area Council Member Clifford had brought forward at a previous council meeting. Mr. Godwin said they could do that. Mayor Hashmi favored having them inspect W. Houston and bringing back a report prior to awarding a large contract. Council Member Plata said the same company that did W. Houston Street did 19 Street on Sherman and it was terrible. Mayor Hashmi said if Council was in agreement, he thought they should inspect the two streets first, come back to the Council with a report and then the Council could make a decision about the larger contract. Cary Hogue with Lochner said that was acceptable to them. He said this was a specified rate and said if they signed the contract they could begin work on B 1 and look at moving to B2. Mayor Hashmi said he was uncomfortable doing that but was comfortable with Lochner inspecting the two streets and if