05/14/2018 MinutesIfffC*UVICIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
M�ay 14,2018
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 pm. on Monday,
May 14, 2018, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas,
Present: Mayor: Steven Clifford
Council Members,* Renae Stone; Derrick flughes,; Billy Trenado; Linda
Knox; Clayton Pilgrim; and Paula Portugal
City Staff- John Godwin, City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City
Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Gene Anderson,
Finance Director; Bob Hundley, Police Chief,
Thomas McMonigle, Assistant Fire Chief, Carla
Easton, City Engineer; Doug Harris, Utilities
Director; Priscilla McAnally, Library Director; Kent
Klinkennan, EMS Director; Alan Efrussy, Planning
Director; and Clyde Crews; Fire Marshal
Opening Agenda
Call meeting to order,
Mayor Clifford called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1 Invocation,
Pastor Bush gave the invocation,
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Michael Glatfelter, 1345 SE btu' Street — he said he made a public information request for
revisions to the incentives for Spiral Weld, and that PEDC sent it to the AGs office. Mr.
Glatfelter said under the incentives, the taxpayer would be paying over $69,000 for each worker
and that was just to get Spiral Weld here in Parris.
Carolyn Williams, 1205, W. Center Street — she said she was being charged with a fine for
not mowing a lot that did not belong to her. She also said there was a lot on 7 N.W., where the
grass was so high that you could not see the signs.
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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 Knox and seconded by Council Member Trenado, Motion carried, 6
ayes -- 0 nays.
5. Approve minutes from the meetings of April 23 and May 7, 2018,
& Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions:
a. Housing Authority Board (3-20-2018)
b, Paris Public Library Advisory Board (3-28-2018)
c. Airport Advisory Board (3-15-2018)
d. Paris Economic Development Corporation (2-15-2018)
e. Paris Board of Adjustment (4-3-2018)
f. Planning & Zoning Commission (4-17-2018)
g. Main Street Advisory Board, (4-10-2018)
7. Receive the 2016-17 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
& Approve the Final Plat for Oak Creek Business Park No. 2, City Block 319.
9. Approve the Final Plat, for Our Lady of Victory Catholic Paris Addition, City Block 311.
10. Authorize final payment in the amount of $55,864.08, close out the contract with B. Bray
Construction for the TxCDBG Dickson and Orange Street Improvements, and accept
improvements.
Regular Agenda
11. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2018-013: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS FOR
THE MAY 5, 2018, GENERAL ELECTION FOR COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, AND 6;
DECLARING THE WINNERS IN SAID ELECTION; ACKNOWLEDGfNG THE
RESULTS OF PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION DECLARING CANDIDATE AS
ELECTED TO OFFICE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT I AS A RESULT OF HAVING
BEEN UNOPPOSED FOR ELECTION T01 OFFICE; DECLARING THE TERMS OF
OFFICE FOR THE AFORESAID CANDIDATES; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
City Clerk Janice Ellis said in District 1, Renae Stone was unopposed; in District 2, Ed
Darnell received 4 votes, Don McKnight received 16 votes, and Derrick Hughes received 22
votes; In District 3, Billy Trenado received 73 votes and Jane Heiberg received 52 votes; and in
District 6, Cleonne Drake received 103 votes and Clayton Pilgrim received 126 votes, Ms. Ellis
also said those elected to office were Renae Stone, Derrick Hughes, Billy Trenado and Clayton
Pilgrim,
A Motion to approve the Resolution Canvassing the: Election was made by Mayor
Clifford and seconded by Council Member Drake. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays,
12. Recognition of outgoing Council Members for their service,
Mayor Clifford presented. Council Members Aaron Jenkins, and Cleonne Drake with
plaques and expressed appreciation for their service, Mayor Clifford asked staff to get Council
Member Lancaster's plaque to her.
11 Issuance of Certificate of Election; Administer Statement of Elected Officer to Council
Members; and Administer Oath of Office to newly elected Council Members,
Ms. Ellis issued certificates of election, administered statements and oaths of office to
newly elected Council Members Renae Stone, Derrick Hughes, Billy Trenado, and Clayton
Pilgrim.
14. Election by City Council of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern to serve the City of Paris, for the
, next year.
Mayor Clifford requested people raise hands to make nominations, and asked if anyone
wanted to make a nomination for mayor. Mayor Clifford recognized Council Member Trenado.
A Motion to, nominate Steve Clifford as mayor was made by Council MernberTrenado. Council
Member Trenado said he believed Steve Clifford should continue as mayor, because his
leadership ability was instrumental of moving the City forward, Mayor Clifford seconded
Council Member Trenado's motion, Motion carried, 4 ayes — 3 nays, with Council Members
Hughes, Pilgrim and Portugal casting the dissenting votes.
Mayor Clifford nor ninated Derrick Hughes to serve as Mayor Pro -Tern and seconded by
Council Member Trenado, Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.,
f5Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2018-015: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PERMIT TO BRADLEY PENNINGTON D/B/A
COUNTY TRASH SERVICE, LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENGAGING IN THE
BUSINESS OF COLLECTING AND/OR TRANSPORTING SOLID WASTE FROM
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL UNITS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; FINDING A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE
FOR ISSUANCE OF SAID PERMIT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
City Manager John Godwin explained that Bradley Pennington had applied for a solid
waste collection pen -nit and that staff had received the required paperwork,
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A Motion to approve issuance of a solid waste collection permit to Bradley Pennington
D/B/A County Trash Service, LLC was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council
Member Hughes. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
16. Discuss, receive public comment and act on a Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master
Plan Update.
Mr. Godwin said in 20.13, a Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan was adopted
and typically good for ten years. Mr. Godwin said a five-year update was due, and staff had
prepared a draft updated plan, He also said revisions made in Sections 7 and 8 included all
changes since the 2013 plan. Mr. Godwin informed Council upon adoption, the plan would be
submitted later in the year to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in support of a parks
development grant.
Mayor Clifford referenced Frisbee Golf, in that the plan had it in Lake Crook and Dragon
Park-, Mr. Godwin said that was because the committee members, changed their mind several
times. Mayor Clifford mentioned that Rotary might be interested in helping with equipment and
maintenance, and then suggested it stay in the current location Or be moved to the Civic Center,
Mr. Godwin said the: language could be changed to reflect that disc golf be moved to the
appropriate place. Mayor Clifford inquired about the plans for Leon Park. Mr. Godwin said the
plan was to replace the existing playground equipment, the trail and some of the sidewalk.
Mayor Clifford inquired about Wise Field, Mr. Godwin said staff had put in several soccer
fields, which were being greatly used. Mayor Clifford inquired about the water feature
referenced at Wade Park, Mr. Godwin said it might be a fountain or a spray park, and that was
to be determined later. Council Member Knox inquired about input from neighbors about the
parks, Mr. Godwin said staff had gotten input from neighbors and citizens. He asked them to
keep in mind that many different people use the parks, not just the neighbors living close to the
parks. Council Member Trenado said be would like to see a named parks recreation director, as
well as the City host athletic events. He said kids need organized programs in the summer. He
also said he would like to see water features in West Paris. Mr. Godwin explained that was
being worked on through meetings with VC & C, and that because of lack of funding that had
not happened. Council Member Trenado said he wanted to leave disc golf in the current
location, because he received an e-mail from a man who plays there.
Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about
this item, to please come forward. Linda Vandiver said she would like to see parking improved
for soccer fields at Dragon Park. Ms. Vandiver said there were cars parked along the side of
road, which was dangerous. She also said if there wasn't enough parking, then they needed to
add parking, Ms. Vandiver said if there was enough parking, they needed to have no parking on
the roads. Mr. Godwin said the fields were operated by the Paris Soccer Association, and staff
would work with them..
Subject to the revisions stated, a Motion to approve the revised Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Master Plan Update was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member
Trenado. Motion carried, 7 ayes -- 0 nays.
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17. Discuss and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for professional services
with Toole Design Group to develop the Downtown Visioning Plan for an amount not to
exceed $90,005.00.
In February, City Engineer Carla Easton said the Main Street Board hosted a meetitig
with downtown business and property owners in order to provide a status update for
improvements in downtown. Ms,, Easton also said they received feedback from stakeholders for
prioritizing future initiatives, Ms. Easton reported stakeholders recommended to the City
Manager the City pursue the help of a planning professional, experienced with the revitalization
of downtowns in Texas. In response to the recornmendation, Ms. Easton said staff contacted Ian
Lockwood with the Toole Design Group, as they were directly involved with revitalization
projects in Sulphur Springs and Commerce. Ms. Easton said that Toole Design's proposed fee
for services was $90.005 and in an effort to support this project, a group of stakeholders had
raised over $80,000 in donations to cover expenses associated with this effort. Ms. Easton said if
approved, the City of Paris, would be committing $10,000. Ms. Easton answered questions from
City Council.
A Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for professional services
with Toole Design Group to develop a Downtown Visioning Plan for an amount not to exceed
$90,005.00 was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Knox,, Motion
carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
I& Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to
Resolution No. 2004-081.
No future events were referenced.
19. Adjoumment.
There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Clifford and
was seconded by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. The meeting was
adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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