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04-29-2025MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS April 28, 2025 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: Mihir Pankaj Mayor Pro -Tem: Gary Savage Council Members: Shatara Moore, Rebecca Norment, Alix Putnam and Rudy Kessel City Staff. Rose Beverly, City Manager; Rob Vine, Deputy City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Skylar Unger, Deputy City Clerk; Gene Anderson, Finance Director; Randy Tuttle, Assistant Police Chief, Osei Amo-Mensah, Director of Planning & Community Development; Todd Mittge, City Engineer; M.A. Smith, Director of Public Works; Thomas McMonagle, Fire Chief, Danny Rowell, Interim Utilities Director; and Clyde Crews, Fire Marshal Absent: Council Member: Mickey Ellis Openiny Agenda 1. Call meeting to order. Mayor Pankaj called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Invocation. Finance Director Gene Anderson gave the invocation. 3. United States Pledge of Allegiance & Texas Pledge of Allegiance. City Council led the United States Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge of Allegiance. 4. A. Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 4, 2025, as Municipal Clerks Week. Mayor Pankaj read the proclamation and presented it to City Clerk Janice Ellis and Deputy City Clerk Skylar Unger. Regular Council Meeting April 28, 2025 Page 2 B. Citizens' forum. Alvin Atwood, 2419 Bonham — he said he did not like that they were considering inspections of rental properties and forcing their way on properties. Joshua Payne (220 -33rd NE., Paris), Krisa Carico (Frisco, CO), Eric Gilbreath (Montgomery, TX) and Colton "Coco" Carico (Antlers, OK) said they were each donating their two minutes to Trevor Carico. Trevor Carico, Frisco Colorado. Trevor Carico said his brother was, Colton Carico, and was shot in the back by a police officer and paralyzed. He said his brother would never enjoy the things in life that he once enjoyed. He also spoke about his father, Joey Carico, being harassed. He finished by saying that they wanted justice, and they would be back. Consent Agenda Mayor Pankaj 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 Kessel and seconded by Council Member Norment. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. Approve minutes from the meetings of April 14, 2025, and April 21, 2025 (Special). Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions: a. Paris Economic Development Corporation (3-18-2025) b. Planning & Zoning Commission (3-3-2025) c. Main Street Advisory Board (3-11-2025) d. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (3-13-2025) 7. Receive March drainage report. Receive demolition and code enforcement activity reports. 9. Approve a Drag Boat Race Event Agreement with Southern Drag Boat Association, LLC 10. Approve a Drag Boat Race Event Agreement with Smoke on the Water, LLC. 11. Approve a Personal Watercraft Race Events Agreement with Nauti Water Racing. 12. Award the bid and approve an Agreement for Concrete Demolition and construction services with Richard Drake Construction in the amount of $333,650.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 13. Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A COST SHARING AGREEMENT WITH FIKES WHOLESALE, LLC FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO A PORTION OF 7TH SOUTHWEST STREET. Regular Council Meeting April 28, 2025 Page 3 Re ular A enda 14. Receive an update about the Loop Expansion Program. TxDOT Director and Engineer Dan Perry depicted a slide show reflecting the cause of injury and death on Paris Texas roadways in 2024. He gave a presentation about Loop 286 long and short term projects, the NE Loop proposed improvements, the NE Loop Project development timeline, the SE Loop proposed improvements, and the SE Loop development timeline. He briefly spoke about the US 82 West Project two lane conversion to four lanes. Mr. Perry answered questions from City Council. 15. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2025-007: 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 TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A) TO A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) IN THE CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 167, PART OF LOT 1 (2.06 ACRES), LCAD NO. 70476, LOCATED IN THE 2100 BLOCK OF 3RD STREET S.E; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Director of Planning and Community Development Osei Amo-Mensah explained that the Evergreen Cemetery Association was requesting a zoning change to be able to construct an office building. He said the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Staff recommended approval. Mayor Pankaj opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item to please come forward. Jim Blassingame, manager of the Evergreen Cemetery, spoke in support of this item. With no one else speaking, Mayor Pankaj closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Norment. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2025-008: 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 TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM A ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2 (SF2) TO A NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT (NS) IN THE CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 193, LOTS 3,4,5, 6 AND 7, LCAD NOS 17123, 17124, 17125, 17126, 17127, LOCATED IN THE 1900 BLOCK OF GRAHAM STREET AT NW 19TH STREET; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mensah said the applicant wished to construct a laundromat on combined lots and there was currently an existing residential building/structure on the lot that would be demolished. Regular Council Meeting April 28, 2025 Page 4 He also said the Current Future Land Use was guided Low Density Residential and the rezoning would be in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Mensah said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, as did City Staff. Mayor Pankaj opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Pankaj closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Putnam and seconded by Council Member Kessel. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2025-022: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE "REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT — FORESTBROOK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1" BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AND LONE STAR PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS, LLC. Deputy City Manager Rob Vine explained that the developer had requested the City issue PID bonds for Phases 1 and 2 of the project and pursuant to the Agreement, they shall not exceed $20,000,000.00. He explained the City would not have any liability with respect to repayment. Mr. Vine said the PID was a reimbursement which required the developer to advance costs for the authorized improvements for reimbursement from the PID bond fund. He also said the agreement satisfied the requirements of Section 372.023 of the Act and additional documentation would be brought to Council for approval prior to bonds being issued. Mr. Vine said the SAMCO representative was available to answer questions. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Moore. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 18. Receive presentation by the Fire Chief regarding the purchase of fire trucks and equipment and possible financing options to facilitate the purchase and other matters related thereto. Fire Chief McMonigle said the Fire Department had fallen behind in apparatus purchasing over the last several years due to Covid and budgetary constraints. He also said that over the last five years, repairs and dependability issues had increased , and they needed to return to the schedule for apparatus replacement as soon as possible. Chief McMonigle said there were different financing or payment options available which would be addressed by Ryan. Cunnincham from SAMCO, Rose Beverly and Gene Anderson. Mr. Anderson said in 2020, the City used tax notes for equipment and vehicles for Public Works and those notes would be paid off next year. Mr. Cunningham said a reimbursement resolution would allow them to move forward. Mayor Pro -Tem Savage asked Mr. Cunningham to explain to the Council how tax notes worked, and Mr. Cunningham reviewed in summary tax notes. Mayor Pro -Tem Savage inquired about the worth of the old engines. Chief McMonigle said if they are put in an auction, they might get $30,000.00 per engine. Ms. Rose said they Regular Council Meeting April 28, 2025 Page 5 would be looking at the options, that she was more comfortable with the INS side and that City Staff would be bringing something back to them. 19. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on a petition of Zachary Bergenholtz for a text amendment to Exhibit 9B Zoning Ordinance 8-301 Planned Development (PD) District Uses Permitted (10) (Applicant has withdrawn application). 20. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on a petition of Zachary Bergenholtz on behalf of Linda and Johnny Miles for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) in the J.C. Miles Subdivision, Block A, Lots 1-13 (5.139 acres) LCAD 129326, 129327, 17005, 129233, 129234, 129236, 129237, 129238, 129239, 129240, 129241, 129242 and 129243 in the 1400 Block of S.E. 6t" at Sycamore Street (Applicant has withdrawn application). 21. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on a petition regarding the petition of Zachary Bergenholtz on behalf of Linda and Johnny Miles for a zoning change from Two -Family Dwelling District (2F) to a Planned Development (PD) in the J.C. Miles Subdivision, Block A, Lots 1-13 (5.139 acres) LCAD 129326, 129327, 17005, 129233, 129234, 129236, 129237, 129238, 12939, 129240, 129241, 129242, and 129243 in the 1400 Block of S.E. 6"' at Sycamore Street (Applicant has withdrawn application). Mayor Pankaj announced that the applicant for items 19-21 had withdrawn his applications and moved City Council to item 22. 22. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2025-021: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TODD STEPHENS, PURSUANT TO THE 5 -IN - 5 HOUSING INFILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Mr. Mensah said that the Developer had applied for an Economic Development and Residential Tax Abatement Agreement, that Staff reviewed the application and determined that the properties were within the program area. He also said the proposed improvements met the criteria for the program. Council Member Putnam expressed great concern about passing this because they had not yet amended the guidelines as related to uniformity in the neighborhoods. Mr. Mensash said Staff could call the developer and see if he would agree to what was discussed about amendments. Mayor Pro -Tem Savage said he did not think that was fair to the developer because the application was submitted prior to discussion of uniformity. Council Member Putnam said that Council needed more clarity on this item and that she was not comfortable with the language. Following additional discussion, Ms. Beverly explained that Stephanie was out but that she would get with Ms. Harris to put together amendments to the Program and possibly it could be presented for discussion at their workshop agreement. Regular Council Meeting April 28, 2025 Page 6 A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Moore. Motion carried, 5 ayes - 1 nay, with Council Member Putnam casting the dissenting vote. 23. Receive quarterly demolition report from Code Enforcement. Code Enforcement Supervisor Robert Talley gave a report that included October - December 2024, which resulted in six structures being demolished. He also reported that eight structures were demolished between January -March 2025. Mr. Talley said $38,258.17 had been spent and the total funds remaining were $111,741.83. Mayor Pankaj asked if there was anything Council could do to help code. Mr. Talley said he could better answer that as they get closer to budget time. Mayor Pro -Tem Savage noted there were not very many structures demolished in West Paris and inquired as to why. Mr. Talley said he could not really answer that but would look into it and would try to prioritize on the West side. He said there currently were twelve work orders open. Mayor Pro -Tem Savage asked Mr. Talley if he could send him the list of work orders and Mr. Talley said he would do so. Council Member Kessel asked how many were left on the demolition list and Mr. Talley said forty-six or forty-seven, and that weather played a big factor in demolition. 24. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-081. Mayor Pro -Tem Savage said he thought that City Council needed to stick to policy about the two minutes under citizens' forum. He also said this should not have been allowed to happen and specifically the bashing of City Staff. Mayor Pro -Tem Savage said they needed to revisit the policy. Mayor Pankaj said he would like to receive an update in one or two meetings about the Lone Star Project. He also said he would like to discuss lighting on Bonham Street around the new sidewalks. 25. Adjournment. There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Putnam. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays. Mayor Pankaj adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. 01 J. �ICELLIS, CITY_ -Cd t : N 4k,�M wl,