05 - MINUTES FROM COUNCIL MEETING ON 12/14/2015

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Regular Council Meeting December 14, 2015 Page 5 Plano. She said she previously voted erroneously on this item. Kyle McCarley, 2375 — he said he wanted to keep Lake Crook as a park. Mayor Pro -Tem Lancaster announced that the public hearing would remain open until January 11, 2016. A Motion to leave the public hearing open was made by Council Member Clifford and seconded by Council Member Jenkins. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 25. Receive an update from Retail Coach about the company's activities for new retail development in Paris. Aaron Farmer of Retail Coach gave a presentation to the City Council regarding leakage, current retail recruitment possibilities and an overall plan for Paris. Following the presentation, Mr. Farmer answered questions from Council Members. 26. Discuss and approve a contract with Oscar Renda in the amount of $23,348.350 for Package 4 of the 2013 Bond Fund Water & Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project. Mr. Godwin informed Council that they received and opened four qualified bids on November 17. He said the lowest bid included various combinations of 14 additive alternates to better address road repairs, and that staff recommended awarding a contract to Oscar Renda in the amount of $23,348,350. Mr. Godwin explained this project would include extensive work and would last between three and four years. Council Member Pickle inquired how much of the bond money was spent thus far and Mr. Godwin told him about 8 million dollars. Council Member Pickle wanted to know if this project would include Johnson Woods and Mr. Godwin answered in the affirmative. Council Member Frierson asked Mr. Godwin to take them through the phases of the project. Mr. Godwin said this project included downtown, East Paris, Pine Bluff and Graham. He also said that AECOM checked the company's references and there was a concern, but it was minor. Mr. Godwin said that not all of the streets would be closed at the same time and that is the reason it was a three or four year project. A Motion to approve a contract with Oscar Renda was made by Council Member Clifford and seconded by Council Member Jenkins. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 27. Discuss and approve a contract with Richard Drake Construction in the amount of $235,797.92 for extension of the Trail de Paris from 8"' SE west to 4t' SW. Mr. Godwin informed Council they received only one bid and the hope was to have the project finished by June. A Motion to approve a contract with Richard Drake Construction was made by Council Member Frierson and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays.