06 - MINUTES OF VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEESItem No. 6
Paris Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
April 19, 2017
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order at 4:04 p.m.
Present:
Board members present were Fran Neeley, Connie Dodd, Carol James, Michelle Cowling, Rebecca
Umphrey, Daisy Harvill and director Priscilla McAnally. Denise Kornegay was absent.
I. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the March meeting were unanimously approved as presented.
II. New Business:
A. Author Reavis Wortham will return to the library Saturday, July 1 for a book signing for
the first book in his Sonny Hawke series.
B. Author Anitra Ferguson will be here Saturday, June 24 to sign her new children's book.
III. Old Business:
Lincoln Center Local screening demo has been postponed until the May meeting.
IV. Presentations
A. Budget Report.
Spending is on track for this year. There were no budget concerns.
B. Statistical Report. Circulation was down by 699 items from March of last year, while
visits increased slightly by 54.
V. Friends of the Library:
No report from the Friends this month.
VI. Director's Remarks
Landscaping work has started on the front of the library and should be completed this week
— weather permitting. The old shrubbery was removed and has been replaced with dwarf
red crape myrtles, Italian cypress, and abelia.
Exterior repair work is almost complete on the NE corner and north wall of the building
where the masonry works was deteriorating.
Next meeting — May 17, 2017
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
Submitted by
Priscilla McAnally for Denise Kornegay, Secretary
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
1. The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Paula Portugal, Chairman at
5:30 p.m.
A. The following members were present: Anna Spencer, Jim Noble, Dennis Ashby,
Matt Birch, Paula Portugal and Tim Bullock.
B. The following members were absent: Ray Ball
C. Also present: Carla Easton, City Engineer; Jerry Richey, Airport Manager; Sue
Lancaster, City Council and Ashley Fendley, City Staff.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (February 20, 2017)
Motion was made by Tim Bullock, seconded by Jim Noble to approve the minutes from
February 20, 2017 meeting. Motion carried 5 -0.
Matt Birch arrived at 5:32pm
3. Discussion regarding the status of the new hangar construction project.
Carla Easton, City Engineer stated that contractors are on site. At this time they are
moving dirt around. They have been delayed twice due to existing waterline issues and
geo -tech reports. Mrs. Easton further stated there has been a permit pulled for the
construction and hopefully they will be able to move forward with the project.
4. Discussion regarding the 2017 Wings Over Paris Event.
Ashley Fendley, City Staff provided several handouts to the board in regards to the Wings
Over Paris Event, Ms. Fendley stated that the first page of the handouts shows what the
Airshow shirts will look like. The second and third page shows the food concessionaires
and vendors that will be present at the Airshow. The fourth page is the last updated report
she received from the Chamber in regards to sponsorships. Ms. Fendley further stated the
last document is a map layout of the Airshow. Dennis Ashby asked if people would be
able to come and set up their planes at the Airshow. Ms. Fendley stated if anyone wanted
to set up their planes they would have to guard them. Jerry Richey stated he does not
believe there would be any room for anyone to show their planes. Mr. Richey further
stated that the performers will have a practice run Friday, May 121' around 1:OOpm to
4:OOpm if the board would like to come out. Ms. Fendley stated to the board the City
would love for the board members to come out and help with the event on Saturday, May
13t''.
5. Discussion regarding development opportunities.
No update of development opportunities at this time.
6 Discussion regarding delinquent hangar rentals.
Ashley Fendley, City Staff stated that we have 2 individuals that are 60 -days behind on
their hangar rentals. Ms. Fendley stated Jimmy Smyers is $10.00 dollars behind and Arron
Hiller is $155.00 dollars behind. The Airport Advisory Board agreed not to send letters to
the two individuals at this time.
7. Requested items for future agendas. Delinquent hangars, discuss development
opportunities, new hangar construction project and 2017 Airshow.
8. Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 18' DAY OF MAY, 2017.
Cha' an
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MONTHLY MEETING
Board Members Present:
John Brockman, Vice -Chair
Don Wilson, Secretary/Treasurer
Ray Banks
Ex- Officio Members Present:
Legal Counsel:
Stephanie Harris, City Attorney
Call to Order.
Paris City Council Chambers
107 East Kaufman St.
Paris, Texas 75460
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
MINUTES
Staff Present:
Michael Paris, Executive Director
Chris Stout, Economic Development Associate
Paula Brownfield, Administrative Assistant
Guest(s) Present:
Gene Anderson, City of Paris
Colton Sanders, Paris Free Press
Anna Rae Gwarjanski, The Paris News
City Council Liaison:
Billy Trenado
Mr. Brockman called the meeting of the Paris Economic Development Corporation to order at 4:00 p.m. on
April 18, 2017.
Citizens' Input
Mr. Brockman invited those present to speak during Citizens' Input. No one came forward and the
Citizens' Input was closed.
Discuss and Possibly approve Minutes of the March 21, 2017, Monthly Meeting.
Mr. Brockman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the March 21, 2017 minutes. Mr. Banks
stated that Mr. John Godwin had attended the meeting, but was not on the list as an Ex- Officio Member
Present. Mr. Banks made a motion to approve the minutes with the corrections. Mr. Wilson seconded the
motion. Vote was 3 -ayes and 0 -nays.
Discuss and Possibly approve March 2017 Financials.
Mr. Wilson started the discussion of the March financials by pointing out the $8,000.00 to Potters at the top
of the Cash Out Report. This was the 2016 incentive payment for completing their compliance for that year.
Mr. Wilson asked about B & C Printing under Marketing for $383.00; to which Mr. Paris answered that B
& C Printing printed the Transportation & Map brochures that were taken to Lamar County Days. Mr.
Banks inquired about the $4,029.91 paid to Capital One and if some of that was for Lamar County Days.
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Ms. Brownfield answered that about $1,800.00 was for Lamar County Days. Mr. Wilson pointed out on the
last page of our Monthly Expenses Worksheet that the PEDC's total cash and reserve balance was
$3,459,719.06 at the end of March. Mr. Banks asked why there were no numbers on the first page of the
Monthly Expenses Report under the line for Lamar County Days. Ms. Brownfield apologized for not
breaking the numbers out between Marketing /General and Lamar County Days. Mr. Banks referred us back
to the Cash Flow Analysis and questioned how much of our Cash Balance was in both the Lone Star and
Texas CLASS investment pools. Also, how have these balances changed since September 30th of 2016?
Mr. Anderson said that he sends Ms. Brownfield a Balance Sheet that includes the balances of the
investment pools every month. Mr. Brockman asked that the Balance Sheet be included in the Board
Packets every month. Mr. Brockman made a motion to accept the March fmancials for 2017. Mr. Banks
seconded the motion. Vote was 3 -ayes and 0 -nays.
Discuss with Mr. Gene Anderson the investments we have with the Lone Star Investment Pool and
Texas CLASS Investment Pool.
Mr. Paris spoke of the Investment Pools highlighted on page 8 of the Auditor's Report "Investments in the
Lone Star investment pool and the Texas CLASS investment pool are not insured or guaranteed by the
FDIC or any other government agency." Mr. Banks asked that Mr. Anderson clarify why the investment
pools were not insured or guaranteed. Mr. Anderson stated that there are six investment pools and we invest
in two of those pools. The pools are created by state statue under Government Code Section 2256.016 and
were setup for cities, schools, counties and other state authorized type agencies. The primary advantage of
these investment pools is that a public entity has its money in a safe place and has ready access to its
money. The investment pool can only invest the entity's money in ways that follow the state statue. Mr.
Banks asked if the investment pools were like a mutual fund. Mr. Anderson replied that they were similar,
but they can only invest according to the state statue, they need to maintain a triple -A rating and no -fee to
manage the money. Mr. Paris asked if the investment pools were a low risk bond type structure which you
could liquidate money quickly. Mr. Anderson stated that it was very low risk. Mr. Wilson said that it was
like a money market fund. Mr. Banks asked who pays the investors and who pays the pool's staff. The
answer was with the spread or margin just like a bank. Mr. Banks stated he brought up the investments
section because the auditor has had it in the audit for the last three years, maybe more. Mr. Anderson said
that the auditors placed these as footnotes for information purposes only; not as findings in the audit. The
Board thanked Mr. Anderson for answering their questions.
Discuss and Possibly approve JC Darnell Computer Service and Jazzy Frog web maintenance
contracts.
Mr. Paris stated that we wanted to reestablish JC Darnell's contract and have Jazzy Frog's contract ready to
reestablish when their contract comes due. For the computer network services we took verbal requests for
bids on monitored backups and maintenance contracts on hardware and software. The second set of verbal
requests for bids was for five hours of quarterly website updates and web hosting for our website. Mr. Paris
recommended to the board that we stay with JC Darnell. He is a bit more expensive, but he understands our
computer network and he is local for quick response. The yearly fee is $4,572.00. We could establish a year
contract with the option of a one year extension. Jazzy Frog has a yearly fee of $500.00 that includes five
hours each quarter of website updates. Jazzy Frog is local to the Paris area, too. Mr. Brockman asked if JC
Darnell's amount of $4572.00 was similar to the amount of the contract for last year. Mr. Paris responded
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that is was. Mr. Banks made a motion to accept the staffs recommendations on both contracts. Mr. Wilson
seconded the motion. Vote was 3 -ayes and 0 -nays.
Discuss and possibly approve budget amendments to the PEDC 2016 -2017 budget.
Mr. Paris pointed out on the 2016 -2017 PEDC Budget Amendments spreadsheet you see cells displayed in
blue, these are the monies that are transferring between accounts. The cells in green are the monies being
added to the budget. Following the spreadsheet's blue cells, Salaries & Wages is adding $21,000.00 and
Social Security/Medicare is adding $2,000.00; this is the exact amount Contract Labor in blue is
transferring out (- $23,000.00). The first green cell you see is Insurance Benefits for $8,500.00. This is
increased after the Board approved the insurance benefits. Going on to Direct Business Incentives/Park
Street Project the amount of $60,000.00 will be added to the budget to pay Wheeler Construction. Staying
in the Direct Business Incentives under Potters an additional $8000.00 is added to the budget to pay both
years of incentives and under Powder Innovations $1,276.77 is added to pay 2016 property taxes on
Incentive property given back to PEDC. The green cells are increasing the budget by $77,776.77. Mr.
Banks made a motion to add $77,776.77 to the original 2016 -2017 PEDC budget. Mr. Wilson seconded the
motion. Vote was 3 -ayes and 0 -nays.
Discuss and possibly approve SuRRMA's request for support in the amount of $2000 within the
PEDC 2016 -2017 Budget.
Mr. Paris stated that at the February 2017 Board Meeting Mr. Harper spoke to the Board about the money
the PEDC would be receiving back from the Highway 24 project; while he was speaking to the Board, he
requested $2000.00 a year towards SuRRMA's reserves and their operational budget. Mr. Paris said that
"SuRRMA's request for support" was on the agenda at the March 2017 Board Meeting. At that time a
decision was made to table the Item when the question was put to Counsel "is the contribution that we
make project specific ?" At that point, Mr. Banks requested that Ms. Harris look one more time for "project
specific" or "promotional" so the Board would know exactly to do. Mr. Paris referred to a memorandum in
our packet from Ms. Harris that confirmed: 1) the $2000.00 requested should be a one -time opportunity. 2)
this is not a project specific investment, therefore cannot be taken from general funds. She did indicate the
Board can decide if they would like to give $2000.00 from our Marketing budget. Mr. Paris said the Board
needs to define Promotional, if the Board chooses to move this way. In defining Promotional, we would
state something to the extent that "SuRRMA as an entity is a vital resource to create and retain primary jobs
in and around Paris, Texas. That this promotes the community, this promotes the logistics, and the needs of
this community for broader economic development growth ". This brought on a discussion of the definition
of "promotional ". Ms. Harris thoughts were that if the Board can articulate how this expense would further
the PEDC's promotion and development of new and existing businesses in the area; that the Board
articulate that into a motion approving this expenditure and we can follow it up with a resolution that has
factual findings of those promotional purposes. Mr. Paris told the Board that this will help articulate these
findings. Ms. Harris said that her preferred method is for the Board to do the motion today and articulate
your findings; then she will put the findings in a resolution and bring it back to the next Board meeting for
the Members to read the resolution before they vote on it. Mr. Wilson stated that SuRRMA's mission is to
provide better transportation and to bring industry into Lamar County. It is a known fact that some large
industries do not look at growth opportunity in areas that would put their trucks on two -lane roads for any
length of time. When a company's trucks are on two -lane instead of four -lane highways, their insurance
costs go up. SuRRMA obtained the funding from the PEDC and other entities; and went through the
process successfully getting 24 completed. We have Highway 271 and Highway 82 urgently needing help,
and SuRRMA's mission is still the same; to go out there and get whatever they can for the betterment of
our community to where we can sell our community to industries. So it is not a far stretch to say just like
we pay people in Canada to try to generate leads, they are out here to get us in a position where we can get
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those leads and follow -up and say "Yes" we have more than one or two routes that are four -lane. Now we
got 271 or now we got 82 that is tied to 75. So, I don't think it's a stretch at all to say that this is a
legitimate motion for $2000.00 for just one year. Ms. Harris stated that she may have been mistaken, but
that's what she thought she heard him say. This is not something that is tied up in an incentive agreement,
so it is part of your budget that needs to be approved every year by the PEDC Board and the City Council.
If what you want to do instead of making a fifteen minute motion is you can move to approve that
expenditure subject to the City Attorney bringing back a resolution that reflects the discussion here today.
Mr. Brockman said that he agreed with Mr. Wilson; SuRRMA's recent success is evidence that they are
definitely good for Lamar County and have accomplished what they set out to do. There is still work to be
done and the PEDC supporting SuRRMA is a positive thing. Mr. Paris asked Mr. Banks if he was okay
with putting together a resolution. Mr. Banks stated that he was not okay with spending the $2000.00 for
SuRRMA. Mr. Brockman went on to say there was a motion and a second made; subject to the resolution
coming back to our next meeting and we will vote on it at that time. Ms. Harris asked if the Board wanted
to vote on the motion and the second that were already made. She said they should vote on that and at the
next meeting they would vote on the resolution. Mr. Brockman asked the Board "All in favor of moving
forward with the motion ". Mr. Wilson made a motion to approve that expenditure subject to the City
Attorney bringing back a resolution that reflects the discussion here today. Mr. Brockman seconded the
motion. Vote was 2 -ayes and 1 -nays. Mr. Banks was the nay vote.
Discuss and possibly approve the Executive Director's Employment Agreement with the Paris EDC.
Mr. Paris stated he and Chairman Manning discussed putting together a new Employment Agreement. The
agreement reflects the changes in the Texas Municipal League, the changes in healthcare, and the changes
to benefits. It also allows for compensation of the Executive Director that is unrelated to performance, if the
Executive Director is released from his duties. Mr. Paris said that a draft copy of the employment
agreement in the Board Packet reflects the earlier agreement that was written when he was hired just over a
year ago. He pointed out the change in the Duties and in the Covenants sections. Mr. Banks pointed out the
first line on page three has the word "severance" and he suggested that it be replaced with "wages in lieu of
notice ". Mr. Banks mentions that Item d. has the word "termination" and it should be changed to
"resignation ". Ms. Harris made a suggestion that on the last page of the agreement before the signatures it
read "As approved on this Day of 2017 ". Mr. Wilson made a motion to approve
the Executive Director's Employment Agreement subject to the amendments put forth in our discussion.
Mr. Banks seconded the motion. Vote was 3 -ayes and 0 -nays.
Executive Director's Monthly Report.
We took Project Iron Anchor to the Governor's Office. Representing Paris were: Mr. Derrick
Hughes, PEDC Board Member; Dr. Pam Anglin, President of Paris Junior College; Mr. Greg
Wilson, President of Lamar Bank. In attendance at our presentation from the state level were:
Interim President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation Foundation, three
of the team in Economic Development at the Governor's Office, and a handful from the TX
Workforce Commission. It was impressive to have three different areas of state level economic
development professionals at our meeting. The first component of our presentation was Paris,
Texas as a whole. We highlighted the Value Stream that we offer to keep businesses here and to
recruit businesses here. Our Value Stream: Active Infrastructure, Skilled Workforce. Our third
Value Stream is Logistics: transportation which included Highways 24, 271, and 82. We
highlighted the NW Industrial Park as about 120 acres with space available and infrastructure
ready. We went on to list some of our Assets, the Build to Suit facility, the space coming open
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because of the DHL contract, and we tried to highlight all of our assets. One of the biggest
advantages we have in Paris, Texas is the New Market Tax Credits and our location on the map
of New Market Tax Credits. Another Value Stream we talked about was our Airport. Paris,
Texas has a Quality of Life that we made into a Value Stream and that was because you not only
have a unique small town feel, but also the hunting and the fishing in the area.
• The second component that we presented to the Governor's Office was how we could
participate in the electric vehicle industry. We have a skilled workforce and a college that
teaches skills in our area that could refurbish electric engines or transmissions in the electric
vehicles. The Governor's Office was very impressed with the thinking on this. Phil Rocha who
is with the Economic Development & Tourism Division of the Governor's Office and handles a
lot of the automobile recruiting asked Mr. Paris to travel to Detroit to an auto show with him.
But it did not fit the PEDC schedule.
• Project Wind Cave was an RFI that came from the Governor's Office. They visited Paris and
put us on a list of finalists. The New Market Tax Credits are a big incentive to them.
• Project Sun Bird is still active and the company is looking at a large project and a large amount
of people.
• Project Clean Rock is making a commitment to Paris and will be coming back to talk in the near
future.
• J Skinner addendum was approved by City Council at last meeting. Now J Skinner is moving
forward with their investments.
• The sign is up at the Build to Suit site. It looks very polished.
Convene into Executive Session:
The Board convened into Executive Session at 4:57 p.m.
Reconvene into Open Session and possibly take action on item(s) discussed in Executive Session.
The Board reconvened back into Open Session at 5:09 p.m. No action was taken from the discussion that
took place in Executive Session.
Discuss Future Aeenda Items.
No future agenda items were discussed.
Adiourn
Mr. Wilson made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Brockman seconded the motion. Vote was 3 -ayes to 0 -nays. The
meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Paula Brownfield
Administrative Assistant
Paris Economic Development Corporation
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, MAY 1, 2017
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
The meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by
Holland Harper, Chairman.
A. The following members were present: John Lee, Robert Spain, Jerry Akers, Mike
Folmar, Barney Bray and Holland Harper.
B. The following members were absent: Chad Lindsey
C. Also present were Carla Easton, City Engineer; Alan Efrussy, Planning Manager;
Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Steve Clifford, Council Liaison; Sue Lancaster,
City Council; Clyde Crews, Fire Marshal; Triniti Frazier, City Staff; and concerned
citizens.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (April 3, 2017)
Motion was made by John Lee, seconded by Barney Bray to approve minutes for the April
3, 2017 meeting. Motion carried 6 -0.
3. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding 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.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. One individual spoke in favor.
Michael Rick, Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Rick stated he
currently owns a RV business at 300 N.E. Loop 286. Mr. Rick stated he is in the
process of selling his property to a gentleman who wants to sell horse trailer /utility
trailers. Mr. Rick further stated the buyer has requested him to request a zoning
change to allow the sale of trailers as a legal use.
B. No one spoke in opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Holland Harper, seconded by Mike Folmar to deny the petition.
Motion carried 5 -1, with Jerry Akers in opposition.
4. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Scott Baxley for a
change in zoning from an Agricultural (A) District to a Commercial (C) District with a
Specific Use Permit (No. 52— Self — storage /mini warehouses), on A 511 J King Survey,
Tract 2A, being located at 3117 FM 1497.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. No one spoke in favor.
B. No one spoke in opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Jerry Akers, seconded by John Lee to approve the petition. Motion
carried 6 -0.
5. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of the City of Paris,
Texas to amend Section 28, "Regulation of Wireless Telecommunications Towers and
Facilities, " of Zoning Ordinance 1710 of the City of Paris, Texas to allow for the
collocation of attached wireless communications facilities on water towers in any zoning
district in the city.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. No one spoke in favor.
B. No one spoke in opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Barney Bray, seconded by Holland Harper to approve the petition.
Motion carried 6 -0.
6 Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of the City of Paris,
Texas to provide that in addition to being permitted in the Commercial (C) and Light
Industrial (LI) districts, "Automobile Detailing Shop" use shall be allowed in the Central
Area (CA) Zoning District through the Specific Use Permit process.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. One individual spoke in favor.
Ben Faber, 508 South Church Street Paris, Texas spoke in favor of the petition. Mr.
Faber stated that approving Automobile Detailing Shop in the Central Area (CA)
would add diversity to the area and would be good for downtown.
B. No one spoke in opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by John Lee, seconded by Mike Folmar to approve the petition to allow
automobile detailing shop in Central Area (CA). Motion carried 6 -0.
7. Consideration of and action on the Prelimina7 Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Giberson Family
Farms Addition CB 86, located at 741 N. W. V Street.
Carla Easton reviewed the preliminary plat with commissioners. Motion was made by
Holland Harper, seconded by Jerry Akers to approve the preliminary plat with
recommendations. Motion carried 6 -0.
8. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat Lot 1, Block A, Giberson Family Farms
Addition CB 86, located at 741 N. W. 9`h Street.
Carla Easton reviewed the final plat with commissioners. Motion was made by Holland
Harper, seconded by Jerry Akers to approve the final plat with recommendations. Motion
carried 6 -0.
9. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Pine Creek, located
on 9.714 Acres at the end of Ruby Way.
Carla Easton reviewed the preliminary plat with commissioners. Motion was made by
Mike Folmar, seconded by Holland Harper to approve the preliminary plat with
recommendations. Motion carried 6 -0.
Robert Spain advised the commission this would be his last meeting.
10. Meeting adjourned at 6.15 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF JUNE, 2017
Ashley Fen ey, ecretary
Planning an ning Comm' Sion
Minutes
Traffic Commission
City of Paris
The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday May 02, 2017 at 5:15 P.M. in the
Municipal Courtroom with the following members present:
1.
Bill Sanders
2.
Susan Hamby
3.
John Eyler
4.
Jason Warwick
5.
David Ballard
6.
Wendell Moore
The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle and City Engineer
Carla Easton.
Councilman Aaron Jenkins was present as council liaison.
Chairperson Susan Hamby called the meeting to order at 5:21 pm. A quorum was
established with six members present.
Ms. Hamby moved to item #2 to approve minutes from March 07, 2017 meeting.
Mr. Warwick made a motion to approve the minutes and Mr. Eyler second the
motion which passed 6-0
Ms. Hamby moved to item #3 regarding the discussion and possible action
concerning closure of 1500 1St NE between Hickory and Center Street. This item
was tabled at the March 07, 2017 meeting and Mr. Moore made a motion to
remove this item from the table. Mr. Sanders second the motion and it passed 6-
0. City Engineer Carla Easton advised that this street provided a 40 foot right of
way that provides public infrastructure to the surrounding area as well as public
access to the traffic light at N. Main & Center. Easton recommended that the
request to close the street be denied. Boys Club representative Clifton Fendley
requested that consideration be given to reducing the speed limit in front of the
Boy's Club to 20 mph. Ms. Easton also said the city would look into street
improvements that may help improve traffic issues. After discussion was
complete Mr. Sanders made a motion to deny the request to close 1500 1 St NE.
The motion was second by Mr. Ballard and passed 6 -0.
Ms. Hamby then moved to item #4 regarding old business. There was no old
business to discuss.
Ms. Hamby then moved to item #5 regarding future agenda items. Members
requested that an item be placed on a future agenda to consider reducing the
speed limit at 1500 block 1" NE in front of the Boy's Club. There were no other
requests for future agenda items.
Ms. Hamby moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:38pm. A motion was made by Mr.
Sanders and second by Mr. Moore. Motion carried 6 -0
Chairperson: Date: G G l7