00 - AgendaCITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Paris shall meet in regular session
at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022. The meeting will be held at the City Council
Chamber, 107 E. Kaufinan Street, in Paris, Texas. Due to the CoVID outbreak, jacemasks
are encouraged for those in attendance of the meeting in the City Council Chamber. Due to
the pandemic concerns, one or all Council Members may be attending remotely, but the feed
will be available for live viewing at The matters to be
discussed and acted upon are as follows:
Opening Agenda
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Citizens' forum.
(Persons desiring to address the Council must limit their presentation to no more than two minutes. Unless
an item is posted on the Agenda, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Council from responding to
any comments other than to refer the matter to a future agenda, to an existing policy, or to a staff person
with specific factual information. Claims against the City, Council Members, or employees, as well as
individual personal appeals are not appropriate for citizens' forum.)
If necessary, the City Council may convene into Executive Session under Chapter 551 of the Texas
Government Code regarding any item on this agenda.
Consent Agenda
Items on the Consent Agenda are approved by a single action of the Council, with such approval applicable
to all items appearing on the Consent Agenda. A Council Member may request any item to be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered as a separate item.
5. Approve minutes from the meeting of July 11, 2022.
6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions:
a. Paris Visitors & Convention Council Board of Directors Meeting (5-16-2022)
b. Historic Preservation Commission (6-8-2022)
c. Main Street Advisory Board (5-10-2022)
d. Building & Standards Commission (6-20-2022)
e. Paris -Lamar County Board of Health (2-22-2022, 3-2-2022, & 5-16-2022)
f, Paris Economic Development Corporation (6-21-2022)
7. Receive June monthly financial report.
8. Receive June drainage report.
9. Receive demolition and code enforcement activity reports.
10. Approve a Resolution approving the submission of an application for an extension of a
Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) 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; and authorizing the execution of any and all
documents necessary for acceptance and implementation of said grant upon notice.
11. Approve a Resolution requesting the Surplus of Police Department Canine, Cupa, and his
transfer to Officer -Handler Jeff Padier in accordance with Texas Government Code
61.4.212 — 216.
12. Accept the approved PEDC budget for FY 2022-2023.
13. Accept the approved PEDC Plan of Work for 2022-2023.
14. Approve the Final Plat of the Lone Star Addition, Lot 1, Block A, located at 1421 N.E.
19th Street (LCAD 18634, 18645, 102228).
15. Approve the Final Plat of the Red River Business Park Addition, Lots 1-5, Block A,
located in the 5500 Block of Bonham Street (LCAD 110758 and 21053).
16. Approve the Final Plat of the B & B Wash Addition, Lot 1, Block A, located at 324 N.
Main Street (LCAD 30005).
17. Approve the Final Plat of the First Assembly of God Addition, Lot 1, Block A, located at
3475 Lamar Ave. (LCAD 18566).
Regular Agenda
18. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of the
City of Paris for a Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment from a Minor Arterial
Roadway to a Major Collector Roadway on Fitzhugh Ave., North of Clement Road to
N.E. Loop 286.
19. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of the
City of Paris for a Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment from a Major Arterial
Roadway to a Major Collector Roadway on S.E. 3rd Street/FM 1497 S. Church Street to
County Road 12600.
20. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of
Nathan Spaulding on behalf of Benton Rainey for a Master Thoroughfare Plan
Amendment from a Major Collector Roadway to an Arterial Roadway North of Jefferson
Road from S.E. Loop 286 to Collegiate Dr.
21. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of
Nathan Spaulding on behalf of Benton Rainey for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment
from Low Density Residential (LDR) and Medium Density Residential (MDR) to a
mixed use of Park and Recreation (PR), Commercial (C), High Density Residential
(HDR), Medium Density Residential (MDR), Low Density Residential (LDR) and Public
Lands and Institutions (PLI) in the City of Paris, Block 351, Lot PT of 8, 76.262 acres,
City of Paris, Block 353, Lot 6 & Block 351, Lot PT of 8, 91.627 acres, City of Paris,
Block 351, Lot PT of 9, 19.2693 acres, located in the 3300 Block of Jefferson Road
(LCAD 22769, 109121, and 106259).
22. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of
Nathan Spaulding on behalf of Benton Rainey for a change in zoning from an
Agricultural District (A) to a Planned Development District (PD) in the City of Paris,
Block 351, Lot PT of 8, 72.262 acres, City of Paris, Block 352, Lot 6 & Block 351, Lot
PT of 8, 91.627 acres, City of Paris, Block 351, Lot PT of 9, 19.2693 acres, located in the
3300 Block of Jefferson Road (LOAD 22769, 109121 and 106259).
23. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of
Harold Davis on behalf of Carl Harcrow for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in the Central
Area District (CA) for a Tattoo Parlor, in the City of Paris, Block 121, Lot 2, located at
340 Bonham Street (LOAD 16016).
24. Discuss and act on an Ordinance issuing a license to Carlos and Amanda Donaho, Texas
Trinity, LLC d/b/a Trinity Black Car Service, to operate a vehicle for hire business on the
public streets of the City of Paris, Texas; finding a public necessity and convenience for
issuance of said license.
25. Discuss and act on a Resolution approving Connie Lawman as the Library Director as
recommended by the City Manager in conformance with Section 23 of the City Charter.
26. Discuss and act on a Resolution amending the 5 in 5 Housing Infill Development
Program Guidelines and Criteria to make properties immediately adjacent to the Program
Area eligible for the Program.
27. Discuss and act on a Resolution approving an Economic Development Residential Tax
Abatement Agreement with Michael Davidson, Distinguished Property & Investments,
LLC, pursuant to the City's 5 in 5 Housing Infill Development Program.
28. Discuss and award the water & wastewater treatment chemical bids to be used in FY
2022/2023.
29. Receive an update on the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.
30. Discuss and take any necessary action regarding the Non -Profit Organization Policy in
preparation for receiving and reviewing applications at a future meeting.
31. Discuss regulations and enforcement for swimming pools located in the City; and provide
direction to Staff.
32. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to
Resolution No. 2004-081.
33. Adjournment.
Certification
1 certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board in the City Hall Annex, 150 First
St. SE, Paris, Texas and on the City's website at www.paristexas.gov, no later than 5:30 p.m. on July 22,
2022.
J ice Ellis, Ci�Cler��
Special Accommodations
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for special
accommodations or interpretive services must be made forty-eight (48) hours prior to this meeting. Please
contact Janice Ellis at (903) 784-9248 orjellis@paristexas.gov for assistance.