10-27-2025MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
October 27, 2025
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
October 27, 2025, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas.
Present: Mayor: Mihir Pankaj
Mayor Pro -Tem: Gary Savage
Council Members: Mickey Ellis, Rebecca Norment, Alix Putnam, and
Tracy Attebury
City Staff: Rose Beverly, City Manager; Stephanie Harris,
City Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Randy
Tuttle, Assistant Police Chief, Michel Sorrell,
Interim Finance Director; Gene Anderson, Interim
Finance Director; Osei Amo-Mensah, City
Planner; M.A. Smith, Director of Public Works;
and Clyde Crews, Fire Marshal
Absent: Council Member: Shatara Moore
O .aenin � A Benda
Call meeting to order.
Mayor Pankaj called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Invocation.
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.
City Council and staff expressed their appreciation to Gene Anderson for his many years
of service to the City of Paris.
Mayor Pankaj reminded everyone of Trunk or Treat on October 31" at the Love Civic
Center Pavillion, the United Way Day of Action on October 31 st to clean up an old, neglected
cemetery and the Love Your Block scheduled for November 81h..
4. Citizens' forum.
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Bill Townsend, American Legion Post 30 — he expressed concern about moving the Eiffel
Tower due to cost and parking. He also said his group was denied entry to the Festival of
Pumpkins because they were limiting the number of vendors. He said last year they raised
$400.00 which was used to purchase pencils for Crocket Intermediate School.
Amy Burton Eves, 3925 Alpine, representing the First District of Texas, for Crockett
American Legion - she opposed relocating the tower. She also said they were denied access to
the Festival of Pumpkins and that should not have happened, citing they did fundraisers at these
events and assist local schools.
Consent A enda
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 Norment and seconded by Council Member Putnam. Motion carried,
6 ayes — 0 nays.
Approve minutes from the meetings of September 16, 2025, and October 13, 2025.
6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions:
a. Love Civic Center & Paris Visitors & Convention Council quarterly reports
b. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone "TIRZ" Board (9-11-2025).
c. Love Civic Center Board (7-10-2025)
d. Board of Adjustment (8-5-2025)
e. Main Street Board (9-9-2025)
£ Planning & Zoning Commission (8-4-2025)
g. Paris Public Library Advisory Board (8-20-2025)
7. Receive September monthly financial report.
8. Approve Change Order 41 for the 2025 Mill and Overlay, increasing the project in an
amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents.
9. Approve Change Order 41 for the 7th Street S.W. Reconstruction Project, increase the
project by $21,500.00 for an asphalt roadway tie-in and additional shoulder rock; and
authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
10. Approve a Utility Easement for Oncor Power at the new Veteran's Memorial Museum.
11. Approve the Final Plat of the Brown 323 Addition, Lot 1, Block A, LCAD 54843, located
at 3225 N.W. 19t' Street.
12. Approve the Final Plat of the Trinity 323 Addition, Lot 1, Block A, LCAD 18814, located
in the 2100 Block of FM 79,
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13, Approve the Replat of the Maxey Addition, Lots 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, Block 8, LCAD 13010,
13011, vacant lots on W. Campbell Street.
14. Approve the Replat of the Morrell Square Addition, Lots 3A & 4A, Block A, LOAD
18290, located in the 2800 Block of N.E. Loop 286.
Regular Agen Ja
15. Discuss and act on. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-018: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF "CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025 (FORESTBROOK PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT` DISTRICT NO. I IMPROVEMENT AREA 41 PROJECT)" AND
APPROVING VARIOUS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SUCH BONDS.
City Attorney Stephanie Harris outlined the history of this item and stated this action
tonight would be selling of the bonds. Mark McLiney of SAMCO said this would not be a cost
to the City but WOUld be paid only from the residents living in the development. He reported
that in the next couple of weeks the contractors would start building homes, and that this project
would support two million dollars payable over thirty years.
A Motion to adopt an Ordinance approving the issuance and sale of the "City of Paris,
Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (Forestbrook Public Improvement
District No. I Improvement Area #1 Project)" and approving various documents related to such
bonds was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Ellis, Motion
carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays..
16. Discuss and act on an Agreement for Special Assessment Collector between the City of
Paris and TxGovSolutions, LLC for collection of assessments for Forestbrook Public
Improvement District No. 1.
Ms. Harris said this was the ultimate goal and was part of the previous item. She also
said expenses had been and would be borne by the developer and the PID.
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.
17. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2025-019: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR THE CITY OF PARIS FROM LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO RE -TAIL ( R) FOR THE CITY OF PARIS
BLOCK 44, LOT 2, 650 BONHAM RD., LOAD PARCEL NO. 14044; MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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City Planner Osei Amo-Mensah said the applicants were seeking an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential on a portion of the lot to Retail for Future
Land Use Map of the property. He reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
unanimously recommended approval of this request.
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 Attebury. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
18. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2025-020: 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 FOR CITY OF PARIS
BLOCK 44, LOT 2, LCAD PARCEL NO. 14044, LOCATED AT 650 BONHAM
ROAD, FROM GENERAL RETAIL (GR) T`O A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C);
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Amo-Mensah said the applicants were seeking a zoning change from a General Retail
to Commercial District, rezoning the entire property to commercial use. He also said the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this change.
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 Ellis and seconded by
Mayor Pro -Tem Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
19. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2025-021: 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 FOR SPRINGLAKE
ADDITION,_ BLOCK 8, LOT 2-A AND 3, LCAD PARCEL NO. 19801, LOCATED AT
257 N.E. 28 rx STREET, FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) TO GENERAL
RETAIL (GR); PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mr. Amo-Mensah said the owner was seeking a zoning change from Planned
Development to General Retail for the purpose of construction of three retail stores. He also
said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this change.
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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 Norment and seconded by
Council Member Attebury. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
20. Receive a presentation about the proposed Belle Vue Housing Development.
Stephen Smith representing Belle Vue gave a presentation regarding a possible housing
development. Patrick Boerne, PID consultant, stated they would like to come back to the
Council next month regarding consideration of a PID.
21. Receive a presentation from Connie Lawman about the Paris Public Library.
Library Director Connie Lawman reviewed ongoing programs, passive programs, pop-
up programs, SWAPS and announced that from 2021 to 2024 the library had an additional 10,000
people come to the Library because of the programs.
22. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2025-022: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO TRANSFER UNENCUMBERED FUNDS FROM
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OR RESERVES TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS WHICH
ARE EXPECTED TO OVER -EXPEND THEIR ORIGINAL BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Interim Finance Director Gene Anderson said this was the year end "housekeeping"
ordinance, which increased certain general fund departmental budgets to cover expenditures. He
also said these increases were mostly offset by decreasing other general fund departmental
budgets which have an appropriation surplus. He reported that however, the 2024-25 budget
was increasing by $218,656.00 to cover the anticipated expenses.
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.
23. Discuss and act on a contract with Sterling in the amount of $154,084.73 for professional
services and equipment related to the renewal of the City's Dell infrastructure and the
implementation of the Police Department's Disaster Recovery Plan.
IT Manager Celso Arrieta explained the existing Dell server infrastructure would be out of
support as of October 2026. He said after evaluation, staff recommended moving forward with
Sterling to provide the required equipment and professional services for implementation.
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A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Ellis and seconded by
Council Member Putnam. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
24. Discuss and act on a contract with Claro Enterprise Solution in the amount of
$127,128.41 for professional services related to the implementation of the City's 311
Platform.
Mr. Arrieta said the City identified the need to implement a 311 platform to enhance
citizen engagement and improve service delivery across departments. He said the platform
would provide residents with a centralized system to submit service requests, track progress, and
access information in a more efficient and transparent manner. Mr. Arrieta explained that the
311 solution required professional services from a qualified vendor with experience in municipal
platforms and citizen service management.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Putnam and seconded by
Council Member Norment. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
25. Convene into executive session pursuant to:
A. 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 of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
described by Subdivision (1), as follows: Project Star Anchor.
B. Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would
have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations
with a third person.
C. Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public
officer or employee.
Mayor Pankaj convened City Council into executive session at 6:31 p.m.
26. Convene into open session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in
executive session.
Mayor Pankaj reconvened City Council into open session at 7:41 p.m. A Motion to
approve PEDC's purchase of the 63.12 acres on the southeast loop from Paris Jr. College was
made by Council Member Norment and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage. Motion carried,
6 ayes — 0 nays.
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27. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to
Resolution No. 2004-081.
No future events were referenced.
28. Adjournment.
There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Pro -Tem
Savage and seconded by Council Member Ellis. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays. Mayor Pankaj
adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
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