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Regular Council Meeting February 22, 2016 Page 4 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA), AND THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 4800 LAMAR AVENUE, PARIS, TEXAS; APPROVING GS PARIS FAMILY, LP' S REQUEST FOR A de minimis CONTRIBUTION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW APARTMENT COMPLEX; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council heard from Kelly Garrett of Brownstone about their proposed development. Council Member Pickle said this project was more suited at this location. Council Member Frierson favored the overall opportunity to have investment in the community. Council Member Clifford also favored investment but wanted to make sure the residents were ok with this project. Council Member Plata said the city already had too many apartment complexes. Council Member Lancaster said the citizens in the surrounding area should have a voice. Mayor Hashmi opened the floor for public input. Jackie Alsobrook (4135 Misty) said she was disturbed the people only wanted someone who looked like them to live by them. Brenda Cherry said she was disappointed in City Council, because what she was hearing was anti - children and "those" people citing they did not want anything they did not already have. Randall Lindsey said the Council said that the city needs more roof tops and may be this was an opportunity to do that. Dana Mauter said this had already been addressed. Kenny Daus said he loved Paris and all groups of people. He said he welcomed putting housing where it needed to be and for the people who needed it. Mr. Daus said the people should know first about the plans. Cindy Alcorn said she was not against federally funded programs and they were a stepping stone to help people get out of poverty. Don Pryor (4879 Pine Mill Road) said it was his understanding that Reno had already approved 80 apartments. Mr. Garrett said the deal in Reno was also their property. Mayor Hashmi asked for a show of hands from District 7 residents who were in favor and who were in opposition of this project. There were a couple hands of support, with the rest being opposed to it. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 1 nay, with Mayor Hashmi casting the dissenting vote. 16. Discuss and act on disannexation requests received from 36th N.E. Street property owners as follows: • Kay White, 2325 36th NE • George William "Bill" Madding, 2225 36th NE • Wilfred & Donna Hargis, 2245 36" NE • Terry & Sandra Fitzgerald, 2330 36th NE and 2335 36' NE • Greg Winn, 2235 36th NE • William & Lindsay Thorns, 2425 36th NE