07 City Council Spec Mtg Min 9-18-06
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF PARIS
September 18, 2006
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a special meeting at 6:00 P. M. Monday,
September 18,2006, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas.
Present:
Mayor:
Richard Manning
Council Members: Curtis Fendley; Mary Ann Fisher, Mayor
Pro Tern; Kevin Gray; Jesse James
Free1en; and Don Wilson
City Staff:
Tony N. Williams, City Manager; John
Lestock, Assistant City Attorney; and
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
Absent:
Council Member: Tim Ray
1. Mayor Manning called the meeting to order.
Don McHam gave the invocation.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Bee Garmon led the pledge.
3. Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City Manager's proposed Budget for
fiscal year 2006-2007 for the City of Paris.
Mayor Manning opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to
come forward.
Joe McCarthy, 1260-17th N.E. - spoke against privatizing or closing the swimming
pool. He stated this would affect children whose parents could not afford to belong to a
private swimming pool.
Henry Shaw, represented the Boys & Girls Club - spoke against closing or privatizing
the swimming pool. He said that during the summer months, they took 150 children each
week to the swimming pool, He further said that privatizing the pool would mean higher
admission making it unavailable for many children.
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Jean Schweers, 5005 Old Clarksville Road - spoke against privatizing or closing the
swimming pool, as her children were active at the city pool. She asked Council to consider
ways to run the pool more effectively, such as having more public swim hours.
Don Taylor, 515 Bunker - was complimentary of Council's work on the budget and
specifically Council Member Fisher, for reviewing the budget line item by line item. He
thought it should be a stipulation to come before Council prior to adding a car allowance.
Cecilia Lester, 1175 42nd Street S.E. - spoke against closing the swimming pool.
Shannon Erickson, 53 Hideaway Lane, Powderly - spoke against closing or privatizing
the swimming pool. She said the pool was used for many activities, including use by swim
teams.
With no one else speaking, Mayor Manning closed the public hearing.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-127: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF
A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM;
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 Fisher and seconded by
Council Member Freelen. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
5. Discussion of City of Paris' responsibility/commitment to proposed Archery
tournament in March of 2007.
In clarification, Mayor Manning said the Contract should have been drafted and
signed through VC&C. He said that a new contract was being drafted and upon receipt, he
would forward a copy to each Council Member. Council Member Wilson stated this was
great for Paris; however, expressed concern about the City's obligation, as it had not gone
before Council. Mayor Manning said the only obligation the City had was clearing trails,
which had been approved by the City Manager.