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05 - MINUTES OF 05/22/2017 COUNCIL MEETINGItem No. 5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS May 22, 2017 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2017, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: Steven Clifford Council Members: Billie Lancaster; Aaron Jenkins; Billy Trenado; Linda Knox; Cleonne Drake; and Paula Portugal City Staff John Godwin, City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Gene Anderson, Finance Director; Carla Easton, City Engineer; Gene Anderson gave the invocation. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Drake led the pledge. 4. Citizens' Forum. •e r; DouE Plannin Direct( Lonnie Johnson, Jr., - he wanted to know if railroad tracks at 6d' SE Street could be cleaned up because he said he had been picking up nails to keep from getting more flats. He was referred to Public Works Director Jerry McDaniel. Michael Glatfelter, 1345 S.E. 6t' Street — he said the police were not allowed on his property unless it was to serve him a warrant or talk to him, or it would be considered criminal trespass. Regular Council Meeting May 22, 2017 Page 2 Consent Agenda Mayor Clifford 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 made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 5. Approve minutes from the meeting on May 15, 2017. 6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards, commissions, and committees: 7. a a. b. C. Airport Advisory Board (2 -16 -2017) Main Street Advisory Board (4 -11 -2017) Historic Preservation Commission (4 -12 -2017) Paris Visitors &Xwention Council(�18 -2017; EXTENSION OF AN AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AN OF THE CITY , CIL ? SUBMISSIO r � F AN D THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (ABTPA) GRANT FOR CONTINUATION OF THE NORTHEAST TEXAS AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE; APPROVING A CASH MATCH FROM THE CITY OF PARIS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID GRANT EXTENSION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID GRANT UPON NOTICE THEREOF; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11. Approve the Final Plat Lot 1, Block A, Giberson Family Farms Addition CB 86, located at 741 N.W. 9' Street. Regular Agenda 12. Receive update presentation from the Ark -Tex Council of Governments regarding the Paris Metro Service fixed -route bus transportation. Regular Council Meeting May 22, 2017 Page 3 Chris Brown, Nancy Kohn and April Carl gave an update on the Paris Metro Service, including the initial funding from the State Government, Federal Government, the City, PJC and other businesses. Ms. Carl explained the beginning of this project, the growth, and the Greyhound Connect. She said the bus route was widely used and there were students traveling from Clarksville to PJC via the bus. Ms. Carl also said Paris Metro had gotten several awards. 13. Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of Michael Rick for a change in zoning from a Commercial (C) District to a Light Industrial (LI) District, being located at 300 N.E. Loop 286. Mayor Clifford stated the application had been withdrawn and there was no action to be taken. TE. LTG A R r�ALER CLAUSE, A�� ALTY Ag�Pl irecto an E ex ed the app t r -� ested a zoning ch l e from ommer with a S ifise Permit fo f-s ge /mini warehou nd the app armed to insta� climate -c o storage units. r. ssy said that P& d staff recommended approval of the zoning change with a SUP with the required Site Plan as a condition of approval. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition to this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Portugal and seconded by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2017 -016: 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, BY AMENDING SECTION 28, "WIRELESS" TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND FACILITIES" TO ALLOW COLLOCATION OF SUCH FACILITIES ON WATER TOWERS IN ANY ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A Regular Council Meeting May 22, 2017 Page 4 SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Planning Director Alan Efrussy explained a telecommunications provider wanted to place wireless facilities on two city water towers and in order to allow this, the zoning ordinance would need to be amended. Mayor Clifford confirmed with Mr. Efrussy that most cities do this, the City would receive income and citizens would receive better service. Council Member Knox asked if the lease agreement would cover issues such as if the cell tower had to be removed for repairs and City Attorney Stephanie Harris answered in the affirmative. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition to this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. to appr i item was made ouncil M Drake Motion c 7 ayes — Planning Director Alan Efrussy explained an applicant requested to establish an automobile detailing shop in the Central Area, but the current use did not allow for this. Mr. Efrussy said the P &Z Commission requested an addition to the Zoning Ordinance to allow an Automobile Detailing Shop in the Central Area District through the SUP process. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition to this item, to please come forward. Ben Faber, 508 Church Street, spoke in support of this zoning amendment. With no one else speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2017 -018: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE VII, "RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS FOR REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS," TO CHAPTER 21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; Regular Council Meeting May 22, 2017 Page 5 PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS TO APPLY TO LIVE IN LONG -TERM CARE FACILITIES; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chief Hundley explained the ordinance was originally passed in 2010 and the purpose was to restrict registered sex offenders from establishing residence with 1000 feet of a school, a child care facility, child care institution, park or playground. He said there had been a recent situation in which an individual needed to be in a nursing home and that was the reason for the requested amendment. Chief Hundley said a registered sex offender wishing to establish temporary or long -term residence in a facility would be required to come to the police chief for a waiver, and if the person was non - ambulatory the residency would be allowed. Mayor Clifford confirmed with Chief Hundley this would allow the person to receive needed medical health A Mo o app this i was mad uncil M Trenado and se ded by I Memb ayor ord. on carne — 0 nay Receive enta from a. wGen S" egij Solutes, LLC regarding" e 2017 Water an ante f Service { dy. Finance ctor a son ex treat ater contracts th ity had iter Gusto sr q this t of s s E with NewGen S gies & ns pr to C Counci a 20 ater and ste Cost of Service dy. In t said ate in cr w of recomm f ater or wastewat ut that e case t ye ar. a hasized th po ce of abiding b e rate main enance policy. Co it MernbeFToffWgal inquired oMtilitlW Director Doug Halffis about water loss and how it was handled. Mr. Harris said water loss was less than 7% and the City had a conservation plan, as well as handled this through replacement of distribution lines. 19. Discuss and possibly act on amendments to the policies for Boards, Committees and Commissions. City Manager John Godwin explained that he had made some minor changes, which included changing "shall" to "may" as related to City Council appointing liaisons, because some of the boards were advisory in nature. He also said he had taken out liaisons making presentations to boards, because this sometimes resulted in board members refraining from presenting their ideas. Mr. Godwin said there was the addition of board members being required to be a registered voter in Paris or Lamar County depending on the board requirement for residency membership. He also said he added an orientation type of training which would be conducted in July or August because it was only fair to provide training in addition to the State required open government training. Under the meetings section, Mr. Godwin said he had removed "a majority of the body," because doing so would violate the open meetings act. Regular Council Meeting May 22, 2017 Page 6 A Motion to approve these amendments was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 20. Discuss and act on Pre- & Post - Employment Activities. City Manager John Godwin explained the City had a Code of Ethics and Conduct but this new policy would restrict the ability of a former employee or official to represent a subsequent employer before the City, as well as would restrict the ability of a new employee or official to represent a past employer. Mr. Godwin said it restricted the ability of an employer performing work for the City from recruiting and hiring City employees or officials and restricted the release of confidential information which a City employee or official may possess. Mr. Godwin provided the Council with several scenarios. Mayor Clifford said he had requested this item be brought forwarded and confirmed with Mr. Godwin that most cities had a similar policy. to 21. Discuss Mr. God*( sak v= x on Rub ay, tern was made Ts — 0 nays. i or Mayor to city staff. Id a quality 130 plus ent He "` .1hey were 1 king for i�uaa mcemives c ;maxi ineir ;pWJect nn aiiy vi and q r U69ted a nv ear tax aba� ent and rdduced deWlopr � fees. hformed City Council he d from tw t cal contra,tirs thait day, w ere b this. introduced Gen xon of G 'Cons tru Mr xon ga pre ation abo e pr sed complex an swered ,; qu ty Co `. Mayo iff aid he was �'' ct grant a tax abat t for a res _' ent CO X, but ul a glad to h th n Paris. Counc' ember Portugal said she had heard from se' era constituents w o were not previously given tax abatements. Council Member Knox said she was conflicted about giving a tax abatement on this project because it was not done for others in the past and developers in the future would ask for a tax abatement. Council Member Trenado and Jenkins were not in favor of giving a tax abatement. Council Member Lancaster said she might be willing to look at a sliding scale. Council Member Drake said she was concerned about setting a precedent. A Motion to deny this tax abatement request was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 22. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004 -081. None were referenced. Regular Council Meeting May 22, 2017 Page 7 23. Adjournment. There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Drake and was seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK STEVEN J. CLIFFORD, M.D., MAYOR