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Wilson stated it would be PEDC responsibility to disconnect the utilities. Mr. Wilson stated that transformers had been removed and the area had been cleaned up, and the Church service had also been disconnected. Mr. Wilson went on to say that the sprinkler system will be removed for preservation by Fire Tech and is not to exceed $1500.00. Mr. Wilson stated the gas service would have to be disconnected. Mr. Bray stated the gas company would have to disconnect the gas service, and the property owner would have to call that request in. Mr. Wilson made a motion for Mr. Manning to sign the contract approving Sanitation Solutions to complete the work. Mr. Turner seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 -0. Discuss and possibly approve the Director's travel to the Red River Valley Association Annual Convention on February 17 -18, 2016: Mr. Wilson stated this was on the agenda because of things that happened in the past pertaining to travel and the criticism received for such. Mr. Paris stated this would be a worthwhile endeavor, and understands travel requires the Board's approval. Mr. Wilson stated he had been following the project closely; that the project has to do with navigation on the Red River. Mr. Wilson went on to say he has been attending the meetings at his own cost and he will be attending this conference at his own personal cost also. Mr. Wilson stated while it may not be realized in his lifetime, the project is to install locks and dams up to the 130 Bridge, then to the Denison dam down to Shreveport on the Red River. Mr. Manning stated that the future generations should be considered. Mr. Wilson stated the Valley Authority had requested and received industry specs of Paris Texas and Lamar County, and the Industries needed to have representation present. Mr. Brockman made a motion to approve the Director's travel. The motion was seconded by Mr. Turner. The motion carried 4 -0. Convene into Executive Session: The Board convened into Executive Session at 4:33 PM. Reconvene into Open Session and possibly take action on item(s) discussed in Executive Session: The Board re- convened at 5:21PM. Mr. Brockman made a motion to approve $1000.00 per month for health insurance for Executive Director Michael Paris and his family to be used at his discretion along with $1000.00 incidentals expenses and $2,500.00 for moving expenses. The motion was seconded by Mr. Turner. The motion carried 4 -0. Mr. Turner made a motion to bring item #6 back to the table for discussion and possible approval. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion. Mr. Wilson stated that the Salaries and Wages has been broken down and decreased by $94,000.00 and Contract Labor had been increased the budget $81,530.00 a change of $85,530.00. Paula Brownfield clarified the moving expense line item Number 304 was $3,500.00 Mr. Wilson went on to say that Skinner $116,000.00 has changed to zero. Mr. Wilson stated Project Results was now allocated $50,000.00 for jobs training. Mr. Wilson stated under Capital Expenses for the Sanitation Solutions contract there is now $50,000.00 for the possible contract overages. Mr. Turner made a motion to adopt the revised budget. Mr. Brockman seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 -0. Mr. Wilson stated the budget would now need to be presented to the City Council.