05 - MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING ON MAY 16, 2016

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Regular Council Meeting May 16, 2016 Page 7 CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Jerry McDaniel introduced Bob Ferbend of Weaver Boos, who said the City had owned a landfill since 1961 and that it was still not closed. Mr. Ferbend said contaminants had been discovered in the groundwater on an adjoining property and that the contaminants were upstream from the landfill and included elements not typically associated with landfill operations, so they appear to be local generated. Mr. Ferbend explained the rising expenses associated with remediating issues. Following additional information, Mr. Godwin said in order to create a municipal setting designation, which means ground from the designated property may not be used for potable water the City would have to pass an Ordinance. Mayor Hashmi asked if this was legal and acceptable and Ms. Harris answered in the affirmative. Mr. Godwin said there were a couple of technical issues remaining and staff was asking that this item be tabled to the next meeting. A Motion to table this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Drake. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 21. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2016 -014: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 23, "CITY LAKES ", OF THE PARIS CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING SECTION 23.28, CAMPING, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Godwin said the Lake Crook Citizens Committee recommended allowing overnight camping in designated areas with a permit. Council Member Drake inquired if there was going to be a fee and if the gate would be a locked at a certain time. Mr. Godwin said there would be no fee, but a permit would be required and that the gate would be locked at a specific time. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 22. Discuss and act on a request from the Lamar County Humane Association to allow for donations on water bills for the association. Mr. Anderson said a request had been made for the City to collect donations for the Lamar County Humane Association through the City's utility bills in the same way the City collects for Keep Paris Beautiful and Trail de Paris. He said the cost to modify the utility bills to add the Humane Association would be approximately $375.00 A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.