05-08-2023MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
May S, 2023
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
May 8, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas.
Present: Mayor: Paula Portugal
Mayor Pro -Tem: Reginald B. Hughes
Council Members: Shatara Moore, Gary Savage, Mihir Pankaj, and
Clayton Pilgrim
City Staff: Grayson Path, City Manager; Robert Vine,
Assistant City Manager; Janice Ellis City Clerk;
Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Gene Anderson;
Finance Director; Andrew Mack, Director of
Planning & Community Development; M.A. Smith,
Public Works Director; Todd Mittge, City Engineer;
and Clyde Crews, Fire Marshal
Absent: Council Member: Linda Knox
Omnino. A enda
1. Call meeting to order.
Mayor Portugal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Invocation.
Finance Director Gene Anderson gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro -Tem Reginald Hughes led the pledge.
4. Citizens' Forum.
Josh, representative of Vyve Broadway — he gave an update on the broadband fiber
project in Paris.
Consent A enda
Mayor Portugal 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 Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 6
ayes — 0 nays.
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5. Approve the minutes from the meeting of April 24, 2023.
6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions:
a. Love Civic Center Quarterly Reports
b. VC&C Quarterly Reports
c. Paris Visitors & Convention Council (3-20-2023)
d. Historic Preservation Commission (3-8-2023)
e. Planning & Zoning Commission (4-3-2023)
7. Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023-021: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 9, 2020, BETWEEN THE CITY
AND GRAYSON PATH; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
CONTRACT ADDENDUM; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED OT THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. Approve an Utility Easement and Right -of -Way to Oncor as related to the Feeder Tie and
Automation Project.
9. Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023-022: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS SUPPORTING CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS'
APPLICATION OT THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT O TRANSPORTATION'S 2023
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SET-ASIDE (TA) CALL FOR THE CITY OF
PARIS (TA PROGRAM) —1sT STREET SW BIKE LANES PROJECT.
10. Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023-023: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR
AN EXTENSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY
(MVCPA) GRANT FOR CONTINUATION OF THE NORTH EAST 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.
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11. Receive a report on the Credit Access Business Ordinance, discuss and possibly act on an
Ordinance.
City Manager Grayson Path said at the October 10, 2022 City Council meeting, the City
Council heard presentations from Texas Appleseed and United Way regarding Credit Access
Businesses and requested that an ordinance be produced and brought back for consideration. Mr.
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Path also said that staff obtained a copy of a CAB Ordinance from the Texas Municipal League
and a copy of an ordinance from the City of Reno, which mirrored Austin and Dallas. Mr. Path
explained that the Cities of Austin and Dallas were in litigation over their ordinances. Mr. Path
said a public hearing was conducted January 9, 2023 and in advance of the hearing, staff sent a
copy of the proposed ordinance to each CAB. Mr. Path explained that between January 2023
and April 2023, the staff worked with CABS and Consumers in an attempt to negotiate a
comprised version but had been unsuccessful.
City Attorney Stephanie Harris said H.B. 2127 was in the Senate and if it passed, this
would have to be repealed. Mr. Path recommended tabling this item given the pending litigation
and H.B. 2127.
Council Member Pilgrim said he strongly disapproved of regulating banking type
businesses and this particular item would create an illegal way of people finding loan sharks.
Council Member Savage inquired what kind of effect it would have on staff if passed. Mr. Path
said it was complaint driven and it was hard to tell at this time. Council Member Savage said he
was in favor of staff's recommendation. Council Member Pankaj said he was also in favor of
tabling this item. Ms. Harris informed City Council if the bill was passed into law, that nothing
would need to be done, but that she would give them a report.
A Motion to table this item to a later date was made by Council Member Pankaj and
seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
12. Discuss Leon Williams playground equipment, and provide direction to staff.
Public Works Director Michael Smith said the Master Parks Plan was adopted in 2013.
He also said in 2017 a $9.25 million bond was passed for streets, with $500,000 dedicated for
park improvements, and $102,760 of those funds remained available for improvements to parks.
Mr. Smith reported the playground structure located at Leon Williams Park had reached its end of
life and in a recent inspection revealed peeling paint of the protective coating. Council Member
Savage asked who did the inspection. Mr. Path explained that it was through TML Insurance.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes said since getting on the Council, it had been his mission to replace
playground equipment at Leon Williams Park. Mr. Path said this park was next on the plan.
Mayor Portugal said staff had direction on this item. Mayor Portugal asked if they could get
painting done on the tennis courts to be used for pickle ball. Council Member Pankaj said there
was a lot of interest in pickle ball. Council Member Savage said pickle ball membership was
about 500.
13. Convene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government
Code, (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the
governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body
seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and
with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or
(2) to deliberate the offer a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described
by Subdivision (1), as follows: Project Clydesdale.
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Mayor Portugal convened City Council into executive session at 5:55 p.m.
14. Reconvene into open session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in
executive session.
Mayor Portugal reconvened City Council into open session at 6:02 p.m. and said there
was no action to be taken.
15. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to
Resolution No. 2004-081.
Council Member Savage requested an item regarding pickle ball courts on the next
agenda.
16. Adjournment.
There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member
Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.. Mayor
Portugal adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
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