04-A BSC (2006-02-20)
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF PARIS
February 27, 2006
1. The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 6:00 P. M. Monday,
February 27,2006, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas.
Present:
Mayor:
Curtis Fendley
Council Members: Tim Ray; Richard Manning, Mayor Pro
Tern; Mary Ann Fisher; Karen Wilkerson;
and Don Wilson
City Staff:
Tony N. Williams, City Manager; John
Lestock, Assistant City Attorney; and
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
Absent:
Council Members: Rick Poston
1. Mayor Fendley called the meeting to order.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Fendley asked that the minutes from Paris Economic Development, item 3A, be
pulled and corrected, because his name was misspelled. Mayor Fendley inquired if there were
any other items that Council Members wanted to pull and discuss from the Consent Agenda.
There were none.
Upon a motion made by Council Member Fisher and a second by Council Member
Manning, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt the Consent
Agenda, Items 2, 3, 3B, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H, 41, 4J, 4K, as follows:
2. Approval of minutes from previous City Council meetings. (02-13-06)
3. Receipt of reports and/or minutes from committees, boards, and commissions:
B. Historic Preservation Commission. (02/08/06)
4. Consideration of and action on the following resolutions:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-021: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR
THE PURCHASE OF HOT MIX COLD LAID ASPHALT, TYPE "A"
(COARSE BASE), MATERIALS FOR USE IN THE STREET DIVISION OF
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-022: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR
THE PURCHASE OF AGGREGATE COVERSTONE (TYPE B, GRADE-4,
UNCOATED) FOR USE IN THE STREET DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-023: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF P ARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR
THE PURCHASE OF AGGREGATE COVERSTONE (TYPE B, GRADE 5,
UNCOATED) FOR USE IN THE STREET DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-024: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR
THE PURCHASE OF HOT MIX COLD LAID ASPHALT, TYPE "B" (FINE
BASE), MATERIALS FOR USE IN THE STREET DIVISION OF THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-025: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR
THE PURCHASE OF CRS-2EMULSTION ASPHALT FOR USE IN THE
STREET DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-026: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR
THE PURCHASE OF HOT MIX COLD LAID ASPHALT, TYPE "F" (FINE
MIXTURE), MATERIALS FOR USE IN THE STREET DIVISION OF THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-027: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR
THE PURCHASE OF FLEXIBLE BASE MATERIAL (RED ROCK) FOR
USE IN THE STREET DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-028: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR
THE PURCHASE OF FLEXIBLE BASE MATERIAL (WHITE ROCK) FOR
USE IN THE STREET DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-029: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR
THE PURCHASE OF SS-lEMULSION ASPHAL T (TACK OIL) FOR USE
IN THE STREET DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-030: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR
THE PURCHASE OF PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE FOR USE IN
THE STREET DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
K. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-031: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR
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THE PURCHASE OF SAND FOR USE IN THE STREET DIVISION OF
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
5. Consideration of and action on the following ordinances:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 2006-010: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARS, PARIS, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, BE
AMENDED BY REVISING SECTIONS 28-1, 28-9, AND 28-23;
PROVIDING FOR NEW DEFINITIONS RELATED TO COORDINATED
DEVELOPMENTS; PROVIDING AN EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN SIGNS
WITHIN A COORDINATED DEVELOPMENT FROM THE TOTAL SIGN
FACE AREA ALLOWED; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO
EXCEED $2,000.00; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Wilson and seconded
by Council Member Wilkerson. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
6. Consideration of and action on the following resolutions:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-032: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE WATER
SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN TENASKA III TEXAS PARTNERS,
LTD. AND THE CITY OF PARIS TO DIRECT ENERGY, A RETAIL
ELECTRICITY PROVIDER AND A SUBSIDIARY OF CENTRICA, A
BRITISH ENERGY COMPANY; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Manning and seconded
by Council Member Fisher. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-033: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE
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ASSIGNMENT OF A TAXICAB FRANCHISE FROM ROGEREDW ARDS
AND BOYD HARMENING OWNERS OF PARIS TRANSPORT, L.L.C.,
D/B/A CITY CAB COMPANY TO STEVE RANEY; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Wilkerson and seconded
by Council Member Fisher. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-034: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF A GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS FOR A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANTS
PROGRAM GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PARIS IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO
THE APPLICATION; PLEDGING THAT IF A GRANT IS RECEIVED,
THE CITY OF PARIS WILL COMPL Y WITH THE GRANT
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ARK - TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS,
THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AND
THE STATE OF TEXAS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Wilson and seconded
by Council Member Manning. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-035: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FO THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND
CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER AND CONTROL OF THE COX
SOUTHWEST HOLDINGS, L.P. ("GRANTEE") CABLE FRANCHISE TO
CEBRIDGE ACQUISITION, L.P. D/B/A CEBRIDGE CONNECTIONS,
SUBJECT TO CEDBRIDGE'S COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS
CONTAINED HEREIN; REQUIRING A WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE BY
COX AND CEDBRIDGE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Wilson and seconded
by Council Member Ray. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
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E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS,
APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR
LEGION AIRPORT PROPERTIES WEST OF NORTHWEST 19TH STREET,
PARIS, TEXAS, DATED OCTOBER 1,1980 BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PARIS AND COX SOUTHWEST HOLDINGS, L.P.; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Manning and seconded
by Council Member Fisher. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
7. Discussion of future for the Drug Task Force.
Chief Louis informed Council that as of March 31, 2006, there would no longer be
funding for the Regional Drug Task Force. Council Member Ray commended the Drug Task
Force and stated that Council needed to do whatever they could to continue to fight the drug
problem.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-036: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION
FOR A JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM (JAG) GRANT;
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR A FELONY CRIMES
UNIT; ACCEPTING SAID GRANT A WARD UPON NOTICE THEREOF;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR ACCEPT ANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID GRANT
UPON NOTICE THEREOF; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chief Louis asked Council to consider this Resolution to allow them to apply for a
grant for a felony crimes unit. Chief Louis explained this unit would include drug law
violations and that there would be no cost to the City. Tony inquired as to when we will
know if this program will be fully funded. Chief Louis told Council he thought that we
would know something by April 1 st, because he was informed that the plan was for the
program to be in operation by that date. Chief Louis stated that if the unit does really well
in the first year, he feels like we can get the grant for four years. Council Member Manning
said it was imperative that we continue this type of program.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Ray and seconded by
Council Member Manning. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
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9. Citizens Forum.
10. Discussion of and possible action on the City's wage and salary survey.
Based on the number of police officers lost to other cities, Council Member Manning
made a motion to accept Tony's recommendation as outlined in the meeting ofF ebruary 20,
2006. Council Member Ray seconded the motion. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
11. Possible future agenda items.
None were referenced.
12. Referrals.
There were none.
13. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
CURTIS FENDLEY, MAYOR
JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK