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05 - MINUTES OF 04/10/2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGItem No. 5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS April 10, 2017 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2017, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: A.J. Hashmi Council Members: Billie Lancaster; Aaron Jenkins; Billy Trenado; Steve Clifford; Matt Frierson; and Cleonne Drake City Staff: John Godwin, City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Gene Anderson, Finance Director; Carla Easton, City Engineer; Pastor Judi Brandt gave the invocation. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Lancaster led the pledge. 4. Citizens' Forum. Michael Glatfelter, 1345 SE 6h Street — he spoke about item #17 and said originally the project cost was to have been $55,000 but it turned into $62,000 and no bids were taken. He also said he did not recall the City Council voting on it. With regard to item #14, Mr. Glatfelter said he was concerned about higher taxes. Consent Agenda Mayor Hashmi inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the consent agenda for discussion. There being none, a Motion to approve the consent agenda was Regular Council Meeting April 10, 2017 Page 2 made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Clifford. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 5. Approve minutes from the meetings on April 22, 2013 (corrected) and March 27, 2017. 6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards, commissions, and committees: a. Paris Economic Development Corporation (2 -21 -2017 & 2 -28 -2017) b. Paris Municipal Band Commission (2 -2 -2017) c. Paris Public Library Advisory Board (2 -15 -2017) 7. Receive the 2015 -16 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. 8. Approve the Final Plat Plots 1, 2, & 3, Block A, Pecan Place Phase IV, located in the number of full -time workers by years end of 2013, 2014 and 2017. She said due to plan setback, Skinner requested a reduction in their total required investment and full -time workers, and this addendum reflected those changes. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. Robert Spain, 655 South Church, said the original agreement was Skinner would create 100 jobs in 2013, create 200 jobs in 2014, and create 393 jobs in years 2017 -2023. Mr. Spain said the addendum had Skinner changing jobs to 117 in 2013, changing jobs to 93 in 2014 and reducing jobs to 116 in years 2017 -2023. He said this meant they were requesting a minus one job and asking for a ten year full 100% tax abatement. He said he noticed on page 3 of the addendum, there were different numbers and if those numbers were correct there would be 54 jobs created over the ten year tax abatement at 100 %. He said this did not comply with the guidelines and questioned why Council wanted to give Skinner a 100% tax abatement agreement if the company was not going to comply with the original agreement. With no one else speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. Regular Council Meeting April 10, 2017 Page 3 Mayor Hashmi said Mr. Spain was correct in his comments. He also said the problem they had was there was a company trying to do their best and if Council took the road of being hard on them they might not be able to keep the current jobs or keep the plant open. Council Members Clifford, Frierson, Drake, Trenado, and Jenkins spoke in favor of supporting Skinner. Council Member Lancaster said this had been going on for some time and she felt they should stay with what was originally set up. Council Member Clifford said generally he was for enforcing the agreement, but this was an exception, because they had been experiencing a hard time but had been making a good faith effort. He asked the City Attorney to review the addendum with regard to language about the jobs because the memo she provided did not match the addendum. Ms. Harris said the addendum was correct. Ms. Harris also said the last three years of the addendum did reduce the tax abatement to 90 %. Mayor Hashmi re- opened the public hearing. Mr. Spain wanted to know if they were going to do this for other companies across the board. He questioned who was performing to determine ' tments had beery ade accord*, rly Spai estion. Mr n said he ,nt a ent to or Holland 1044 3 he said two we before • becam erest n the that an r pany w to buy the to n, and ,,h the bu ng. said t were lu t ve Ski here. Michael , EDC r, said he ntly ed sited wi S er. Mr. s informed Co un kinner ie throu ag es; they ave backs b wing forty Subject t inne ing wed at 7 to e e they met their hers, a to appr 'this was de by and nded by Counc ember I. Moti . > arried yes — ys. a nubli earins, u d act on CE NO. 2017- AN OTMINANCE O?w THE CfW MUNCIL OF wPHE QTY OF PARIS," TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE LOT PART 10 AND 11, CITY BLOCK 178, BEING LOCATED AT 443 S.W. 1" STREET, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A CENTRAL AREA DISTRICT (CA) TO A CENTRAL AREA DISTRICT (CA) WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (50) NEW OR USED CAR (OPEN) LOT; DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN ELECTIVE DATE. Planning Director Alan Efrussy explained the applicant requested a zoning change from Central Area to Central Area with a Specific Use Permit for a used car lot. He said the applicant intended to use this property for automobile sales in addition to the bail bond business located on the property. Mr. Efrussy further said that P &Z, as well as staff recommended approval with the condition that the Specific Use Permit be limited to a period of five years with an opportunity to request additional time through the SUP approval process. Regular Council Meeting April 10, 2017 Page 4 Council Member Drake expressed concern about a clear view when traveling down the street. City Engineer Carla Easton explained part of the approval process required the cars would be parked behind a certain number of feet from the street. Council Member Frierson said P &Z had a split vote on this item and asked Mr. Efrussy to walk Council through the process, which he did. Council Member Clifford said he had an issue with the gravel parking lot and Mr. Efrussy explained why they were grandfathered under the current regulations. Council Member Trenado said he was against this because it was close to the market square, others had to pave their parking lots, it was close to Bywaters Parker, the library and neighborhoods. Council Member Jenkins said it looked nice and he was not against it. Following additional discussion, City Attorney Stephanie Harris advised City Council they could approve this with the stipulation that the SUP be limited to a period of five years. A Motion to deny this item was made by Council Member Trenado and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion failed 2 ayes — 5 nays, with Mayor Hashmi and Council the property, a Council Meml and Lancaster organize local the and hira gave a esentatio M My Council abd'WimplMing homes and li yle for low income persons living in Paris. Following the presentation, Mrs. Chira answered questions from City Council. She informed them that the program was in the early stages and she would come back to them in the future with additional information. 11. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2017 -011: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE LOT 19, CITY BLOCK 324, BEING LOCATED AT 2925 FM 79, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) TO A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (LI); DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular Council Meeting April 10, 2017 Page 5 Mr. Efrussy explained the applicant was requesting a zoning change to allow development of a distillery, which would include the use of an existing structure and addition of new structures. He said P &Z and staff recommended approval of this item. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition, to please come forward. Gary Waite spoke in support of this zoning change. With no one else speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Members Clifford and Drake. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 12. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2017 -012: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ERETOFO DED, SO A O REZON I OCAT N.W. 9TH S T, IN T CO TE FR LIGHT STRIAL I) TO A COM CIAL DISTR (C); CT A CH CCO LY IN THE ICIAL ZONIN AP F TH CITY; O ING A PEALER CL E, A SEVE IT . • AUS SAV � � 3 ` � �� USE, ENALTY CLA , AND PROVID A DATE a A Mr. Efru xpl d th licant i 'ld a si ' e family home w, home us ce. He s e P and s eco 1 of item. Ma hmi ed the lic ng an d d f yone wishing t eak in su ition of item, t me forwar ppl t Robert Giberso oke in SUP is item. Wi o one els a g, Mayor H i c d the public heart A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Drake. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 13. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2017 -013: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, TO ADD "AUTOMOBILE DETAILING SHOP" USE BY AMENDING SECTION 8, "USE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS," SECTION 8 -105, "AUTOMOBILE TYPE USES;" AND BY AMENDING SECTION 22 -101, "GENERAL USES;" PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Hashmi asked if Council had any questions and there being none, he opened the public hearing for comment. With no one speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. Regular Council Meeting April 10, 2017 Page 6 A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Clifford. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding a mailer to be sent to voters regarding the upcoming bond election. Mayor Hashmi inquired if City Council had any changes to the mailer that was included in their packets. There being no changes, Mayor Hashmi made a Motion to approve the mailer and it was seconded by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Receive an update presentation from Holland Harper regarding the Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority (SuRRMA). Lamar County Representative for SuRRMA, Holland Harper, told City Council the Ci i ty would be d, in that eight s was goiry o - er said t was done u udget by $5 00 in ty to t ity o e eight y e also sa0% was ed in a co "Se, gency d th as so ork to o eted by r. Harp d once rn as c omp the ty sho have a ,000 re em. Cit ouncil ex sed their a ciati for thi iect..; 17 : Reconsid isc action to �scmd �` ement ty c s at 2"d and Bonh Stre _.�.,. �..a 18. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004 -081. Mayor Hashmi said while visiting the Netherlands, he noticed people riding their bikes to work and described a new innovative bike. He said he asked one of the bicycle companies to come to give a presentation about the new innovative bike, possibly at the next Council meeting. He also said they would provide free bikes and stands, and you would put a quarter in and ride the bike and then return the bike to the stand. Council Member Drake said the City was going to have something similar on the Trail. Mayor Hashmi said it was similar to that, but the company wanted to do a pilot project in a small town. 19. Adjournment. There being no further business, a Motion to Frierson and was seconded by Council Member Drake meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK Regular Council Meeting April 10, 2017 Page 7 adjourn was made by Council Member . Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. The A.J. HASHMI, M.D., MAYOR