04 City Council Mtg Min 11-27-06
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF PARIS
November 27, 2006
The City Council ofthe City of Paris met for a regular session at 6:00 P. M. Monday,
November 27,2006, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas.
Present:
Mayor:
Richard Manning
Council Members: Tim Ray; Curtis Fendley; Mary Ann
Fisher, Mayor Pro Tern; Kevin Gray; Jesse
James Freelen; and Don Wilson
City Staff:
Tony N. Williams, City Manager; John
Lestock, Assistant City Attorney; and
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
1. Mayor Manning called the meeting to order.
Pastor John Kelley gave the invocation.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Ray led the pledge.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Manning inquired ifthere 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 Fendley and a second by Council Member Fisher, the Council voted seven (7) for
and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt the Consent Agenda, Items 3, 4A, 4B, and 4C
set out above.
3. Approval of minutes from previous City Council meetings. (11/13/06; 11/15/06)
4. Receipt of reports and/or minutes from committees, boards, and commissions:
A. Paris Public Library Advisory Board. (10/18/06)
B. Traffic Commission. (11/14/06)
C. Paris Economic Development Corporation. (11/1/06)
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5. Discussion and direction for City Charter Amendments.
Monte Akers, legal advisor reported to Council that the Charter Review Committee
met for the first time and set a goal to have a recommendation to Council by February I st.
The Committee elected Philip Cecil as chairperson and Ozie Battle as vice-chairperson.
6. Consideration of and action on the following ordinances:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 7 OF THE CITY CHARTER
AND SECTION 43.142 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE,
DISANNEXING A TRACT OF LAND FORMING A PORTION OF THE
CURRENT OUTER BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, IN RESPONSE TO A PETITION FOR SUCH
DISANNEXATION FILED BY ATTI CORP. D/B/A COOPER PROPANE
COMPANY; MAKING A FINDING WITH REGARD TO POTENTIAL
REFUNDS OF PROPERTY TAXES TO THE AFORESAID DISANNEXED
LANDOWNERS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Tony Williams told Council staff did not recommend approving this disannexation,
because in the past there had been problems with leakage. Tony further stated there needed
to be regulation for safety reasons.
A Motion to deny this item was made by Council Member Free1en and seconded by
Council Member Fisher. Motion carried, 6 ayes - I nay, with Council Member Ray casting
the dissenting vote.
7. Consideration of and action on the following resolutions:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-145: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A 10 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT FROM BARTON
1. CHADWICK AND TUESDAY L. CHADWICK FOR THE FLOW
EQUALIZATION BASIN FORCE MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Shawn Napier explained the easement was necessary in order to put in a new sewer
line.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Fendley and seconded
by Council Member Wilson. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
8. Personal Appearance(s).
A. Carolyn Whelchel regarding disannexation of the FM 905 area.
Carolyn Whelchel asked Council if they had made a decision about the disannexation.
She stated that when a 911 call was received from their home, a Lamar County Deputy
Sheriff came to their home and not the Paris Police. She further stated there were no fire
hydrants near her home and that was what affected insurance rates. She asked Council what
they were going to do. Mayor Manning asked Tony to obtain information concerning the
possible disannexation. Tony said he would do so and place this item on the December 11 th
Agenda. Council Member Wilson said they needed to find out why 911 called the Sheriff's
Department instead of the Paris Police Department.
9. Citizens Forum.
Michael Leddy, 4120 Alpine Drive - spoke in support of Tony Williams.
Frank Miller, Cooper Propane - he explained the reason they sought disannexation
was because they had no city water and sewer. He further explained that he had purchased
equipment to take care of the leakage problem.
Sims Norment, 606 Church Street - he encouraged Council to work with Tony and if
there was a problem, to go and talk to him.
Charles Waldrum - he said that no other city manager had as much support from the
citizens as Tony Williams. He further stated Tony was needed to assist during the Charter
reVIew process.
Pike Burkhart, 524 Church Street - spoke in support of Tony and stated that he had
done a good job. He further stated this issue was distracting the many volunteers, who were
contributing their time and hard work to make Paris a better place.
Brady Fisher, 3870 Lamar - spoke in support of Tony Williams.
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John House, 1035-31st S.E. -he stated that when Tony became City Manager, the City
was near bankrupt. He said Tony had improved the City finances.
Ed Seidle, 1313 Pine Bluff - he stated the Paris News had summed up how the citizens
feel about Tony, and that Tony had done a great job.
Richard Bercher, 1040-3 1st S.E. - he outlined Tony's accomplishments and asked
Council to work with Tony in order to keep Paris progressive.
Benny Gray, 640 Wilburn - spoke about the past problems and how Tony had
improved the City.
John Scharfe, 5111 FM 905 - he said it was the Council's responsibility to follow
along with what the citizens wanted.
David Nabors, 1822 E. Polk - he stated that Council should make sure that no one else
comes in and gets the water rights to Pay Mayse Lake.
Chip Harper, 545 Johnson Woods Drive - spoke about the great leadership of Tony
Williams. He commended Council and Tony on the Highway 19/24 Project.
Bee Garmon, 424-1 7th N.E. - she said that Tony Williams was one of the best city
managers that she had ever worked with in the State of Texas. She asked Council to keep
Paris progressive and to keep Tony as City Manager.
Melba Harris, 3315 Lamar - she stated that Tony Williams had honor and integrity and
that is what she looked for in a boss. She further stated that he was doing a good job.
Wayne Shoulee, 10 I-24th Street - spoke about a proposition regarding sidewalks and
curbs.
Anne Biard, 436 Church - she stated that more young people were moving to Paris to
raise families. She asked Council to do what was in the best interest of the City.
10. Report from Police Department regarding possible ordinance to require certain
identification requirements for the sale of scrap metal/copper.
Lt. Tuttle reported that they were currently reviewing state law and information from
other cities. He said they should have something to Council in December.
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11. Report from Police Department regarding possible ordinance to regulate local wrecker
servIce.
Lt. Tuttle reported they were compiling information and should have something to
Council in January for their review.
12. Discussion and possible action regarding the City Attorney Position.
Tony informed Council that an offer had been relayed to one of the applicants and that
the applicant had asked for additional time.
13. Consider, discuss, and provide direction to City staff or consider possible action
regarding annual evaluation of the City Manager and Municipal Court Judge.
Gene Anderson provided each Council Member with a copy of the tally sheet.
Council Member Ray asked for a copy of each Council Member's evaluation form. Council
Member Fisher said there was no rush. Council Member Ray said he would like to have
them before the next meeting.
Council Member Freelen made a Motion to offer the city manager a one year contract.
John Lestock advised Council that item 13 does allow action; however, a contract would
need some study. He further advised the position was one of appointment. Council Member
Fendley stated that there had been contracts in the past with city managers. Council Member
Fisher said they had asked for the evaluations and they should be allowed time to review
them. Council Member Freelen withdrew the motion.
14. Possible future agenda items.
Council Member Fendley requested an update on Pat Mayse Lake be placed on the
next Agenda.
Council Member Ray requested an update on the water billing and meter reading.
Tony said that the Mayor had brought to him the information from the vendors. Tony stated
that Gene Anderson, the engineer, and water utility director were going to review the
information and a report would be given to Council.
Mayor Manning requested the evaluations be placed back on the next Agenda.
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15. Referrals.
There were none.
16. Adjournment.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
RICHARD MANNING, MAYOR
JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK