03 City Council Min 4-24-06
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF PARIS
April 24, 2006
The City Council ofthe City of Paris met for a regular session at 6:00 P. M. Monday,
April 24, 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;
Rick Poston; and Don Wilson
City Staff:
Tony N. Williams, City Manager; John
Lestock, Assistant City Attorney; and
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
1. Mayor Fendley called the meeting to order.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Fendley inquired if there were any items that Council Members wanted to pull
from the Consent Agenda for discussion. There were none.
Upon a motion made by Council Member Manning and a second by Council Member
Wilson, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt the
Consent Agenda, Items 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B, as follows:
2. Approval of minutes from previous City Council meetings. (4/10/06)
3. Receipt of reports and/or minutes from committees, boards, and commissions:
A. Airport Advisory Board. (3/30/06)
B. Paris Economic Development Corporation. (3/8/06)
4. Consideration of and action on the following resolutions:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-066: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO
THE BAND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PARIS TO SERVE THE
UNEXPIRED TERM OF LINDA SUAREZ, WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30,
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2007; MAKING OTHER FINDING AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-067: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO
THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD TO SERVE THE UNEXPIRED
TERM OF CARL LUCAS, WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007; MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
5. Public Hearing to receive citizen input regarding the natural gas distribution rates of
Atmos Energy Corp., Mid- Tex Division.
Mayor Fendley opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking in favor of
this item to do so. No one spoke in support of this item. Mayor Fendley asked for anyone
speaking against this item to do so. With no one speaking, Mayor Fendley closed the public
hearing.
A. ORDINANCE NO. 2006-016: AN ORDINANCE FINDING THAT THE
EXISTING NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION RATES OF A TMOS MID-
TEX SHOULD BE REDUCED; ORDERING ATMOS ENERGY CORP.,
MID- TEX DIVISION, TO REDUCE ITS EXISTING RATES WITHIN THE
CITY; ADOPTING SPECIFIC NEW RATES R, T & C AND ORDERING
ALL RATES, SERVICE CHARGES AND TARIFF LANGUAGE NOT
INCONSISTENT WITH ATTACHMENT 1 TO REMAIN OPERATIVE
EXCEPT THAT ALL GRIP SURCHARGES SHALL IMMEDIATELY
CEASE; ORDERING A TMOS MID- TEX TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR
ITS REASONABLE COSTS INCURRED IN THIS SHOW CAUSE AND
ANY RELATED RA TEMAKING PROCEEDINGS OR APPEALS OF SAID
PROCEEDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE A TMOS CITIES STEERING
COMMITTEE TO ACT ON BEHALF OF CITY AND INTERVENE IN ANY
PROCEEDINGS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE OR JUDICIAL BODIES;
REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY
AND LEGAL COUNSEL; AND ORDAINING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Wilson and seconded
by Council Member Poston. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
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6. SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS, GRANTING TO TXU ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND
OCCUPY RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF PARIS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF AN ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION AND
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE
USE OF THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF - WAY; PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION
THEREFOR, PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE AND A TERM OF SAID
FRANCHISE, PROVIDING FOR WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE OF THIS
FRANCHISE; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE
IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Manning and seconded
by Council Member Wilson. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
7. Consideration of and action on the following resolutions:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-068: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN
APPLICATION FORAN AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION GRANT;
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.
Council Member Poston asked Chief Louis to give Council an explanation of this
grant. Chief Louis explained to Council that the City provides $87,293.00 and receives from
the grant $103,326.00. This grant allows two officers to work full-time on auto theft
prevention, closing down auto theft rings and recovering stolen vehicles. A couple of years
ago we had over 130 vehicles stolen in Paris and last year we had 86 vehicles stolen.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Poston and seconded
by Council Member Fisher. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-069: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PARIS, P ARlS, TEXAS, OPPOSING THE PROPOSED HUGO,
OKLAHOMA TO VALLEY SOUTH SUBSTATION TRANSMISSION LINE
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PROJECT BY BRAZOS ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE, INC. GOING
AROUND AND THROUGH THE EAST AND SOUTH SIDES OF PARIS;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Tony Williams informed Council that the proposed route of the transmission line
chosen by Brazos Electric was of concern to staff. He stated the easterly route would circle
around the east and south portions of the community. Tony said the height of the towers that
will support the 345 kV transmission line is somewhere between 125 feet and 150 feet tall.
Tony said there is a concern for aviation safety, as well as future development for the
community. Tony told Council that the Texas Public Utilities Commission had the final say
on the location of the transmission line. He suggested to Council that the City express it's
opinion opposing the transmission line and outline the safety issues.
Council Member Manning acknowledged the group of citizens who were in
attendance and opposing the route. In addition to safety concerns, he stated that citizens were
concerned about possible loss of property value. Council Member Manning emphasized this
line would be detrimental to the community. Council Member Wilson wanted to know if
there was discussion at any of the meetings as to why Brazos Electric wanted to run the line
through Paris. Tony told Council he was not aware of such discussion. Council Member
Wilson inquired as to what staff would do to make sure notice is given that the City opposes
the line going through our community. Tony said he would send a formal opposition to
Brazos Electric and the Texas Public Utilities Commission. In addition, Mayor Fendley
stated that state representatives should be contacted. Council Member Poston asked that
Tony also contact the City of Reno.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Manning and seconded
by Council Member Wilkerson. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
8. Citizens Forum.
Gean Schweers - 5005 Old Clarksville Road, spoke in opposition of the Transmission
Line Project.
Marilyn Bellevance - 262 N.E. 25th Street, spoke in support of enforcing current
ordinances, including but not limited to grass clippings being left in the streets.
Bill Sebastian - 1476 CR 2130, Telephone, Texas 75488 - he said that there was a
need for the Brazos Electric Project; however, he supports encouraging TXU to take
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over the project.
9. Possible future agenda items.
Council Member Ray requested a report regarding retention of firefighters.
10. Referrals.
John Gitlin - Part of Lot 7, City Block 318, being number 3205 Loop 286 N.E. and
containing 2.618 acres and being that same property shown in the proposed replat
establishing Lot 1, Block A, Prospera Place.
Gerald T. Martin - Lot 3, City Block 340, 2980 S. Church Street.
11. Adjournment.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
CURTIS FENDLEY, MAYOR
JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK