05 City Council Mtg Min 3-26-07
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF PARIS
March 26, 2007
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 6:00 P. M. Monday, March
26,2007, 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: Ernie Clark, Interim City Manager; Kent
McIlyar, City Attorney; and Janice Ellis, City
Clerk
1. Mayor Manning called the meeting to order.
Ernie Clark gave the invocation.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Ray led the pledge.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Manning inquired if there were any items that Council Members wanted to pull
from the Consent Agenda for discussion. There were none.
Council Member Fendley made a Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and Council
Member Fisher seconded the Motion. The Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed
to approve and adopt the Consent Agenda, Items 3, 4, 4A, 5A and 5B, as follows:
3. Approval of minutes from previous City Council meetings. (2/26/07 Regular Meeting;
3/6/07 Special Meeting; 3/12/07 Regular Meeting)
4. Receipt of reports and/or minutes from committee, boards, and commissions:
A. Paris Economic Development Corporation. (2/19/07)
B. Historic Preservation Commission. (1/29/07; 2/14/07; 3/5/07)
5. Interview possible search firms for the position of City Manager.
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A. The Pace Group Executive Search Consultants
John Lovorn and Allison Moore of the Pace Group gave a presentation to Council
regarding the services of the firm.
B. Waters Consulting Group
Chuck Anderson of Waters Consulting Group gave a presentation to Council regarding
the services of the firm.
6. Citizens Forum.
Council Member Fisher left the meeting at 6:36 p.m. and returned at 6:38 p.m.
David Hamilton - 3830 FM 195, spoke on behalf of the local NAACP and told Council
they did not authorize participation in the demonstration regarding the Cotton case. Mr.
Hamilton asked Council to consider appointing a diversity task force.
7. Consideration of and action on the following ordinances:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-006: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT SUBDIVISION
REGULA TION ORDINANCE NO. 1315, BE AMENDED BY REVISING
APPENDIX B, SECTION III. PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SECTION IV.
FINAL PLAT OF SAID ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN
THE TIME LIMIT FOR FILING PLATS WITH THE CITY OF PARIS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCE OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH;
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Fendley and seconded
by Council Member Freelen. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
8. Consideration of and action on the following resolutions:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-036: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PARIS AND HAYTER ENGINEERING, INe. FOR MONITORING
UNDER THE 2007 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Ernie Clark informed Council the cost of the services was $3,000.00 and the money
was budgeted.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Freelen and seconded
by Council Member Gray. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-037: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; ENDORSING CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE
CHANGES TO ENHANCE THE COMPETITIVE ELECTRIC MARKET
SUPPORTED BY CITIES AGGREGATION POWER PROJECT, INC. (CAPP);
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 Fendley and seconded
by Council Member Wilson. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-038: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND THE CITY OF PARIS FOR THE
MAINTENANCE, CONTROL, SUPERVISION, AND REGULATION OF
CERTAIN STATE HIGHWAYS AND/OR PORTIONS OF STATE
HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF PARIS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Fisher and seconded by
Council Member Ray. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-039: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING ADDENDUM NO. ONE TO
THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARIS AND THE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE OF LAMAR COUNTY, INC. REGARDING
MAINTAINING A VISITORS AND CONVENTION COUNCIL FOR THE
PURPOSE OF MANAGING THE MUNICIPAL HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
FUND; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO
THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Manning asked to recuse himself. Council Member Freelen made a Motion to
recuse Mayor Manning and Council Member Ray seconded it. Motion carried - 6 ayes, 0 nays.
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A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Fendley and seconded by
Council Member Free1en. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
Mayor Pro Tern Fisher asked for a motion to return Mayor Manning to the meeting. A
Motion to return Mayor Manning to the meeting was made by Council Member Ray and
seconded by Council Member Free1en. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-040: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING
PHASE II OF THE W ASTEW A TER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRADE SEPARATION OF
US 82/US271 (NE LOOP 286) AT PINE MILL ROAD PROJECT; MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Shawn Napier told Council the estimated cost was $200,000.00. He further informed
Council the project would be funded from interest earned on required contingency reserves.
Council Member Ray inquired if that was the money set aside for Pay Mayes. Ernie Clark said
it was his understanding that it was not.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Freelen and seconded
by Council Member Fendley. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-041 : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, A WARDING THE BID FOR THE
PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) BATTERY POWERED HYDRAULIC LIFT
AMBULANCE STRETCHERS FOR CITY'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT; 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 Freelen. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
G. RESOLUTION NO.2007-042: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR
MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LAMAR
COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Freelen and seconded
by Council Member Ray. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
9. Consideration of and action on discharging the Charter Review Committee from its
duties.
Kent McIlyar clarified the Charter Review Committee had completed its duties and
recommended to Council they be discharged. Council Member Fendley inquired as to educating
the public about the Charter Amendments. Upon discharge of the Committee, Mr. McIlyar
advised Council that the Committee would be an independent body and could educate the
public about the proposed changes to the Charter.
A Motion to release the Charter Review Committee from its duties was made by Council
Member Wilson and seconded by Council Member Fisher. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
10. Possible future agenda items.
Council Member Freelen requested a discussion and action item on the next Agenda
regarding the request for permanent right-of-way by Randy Lahman near Lake Crook.
11. Referrals.
There were none.
12. Staff Reports.
A. Director of Finance report and discussion regarding water deposits.
Ernie Clark, Interim City Manager, reported there had been a significant decrease in the
amount of charge-offs following the implementation of the increase in water deposits. Council
Member Fendley, as well as Council Member Wilson questioned treatment of long time
customers with multiple rental properties. Mayor Manning stated a person with rental property
could get a floating deposit. Mr. Clark recommended the water deposits be included in the
current water/sewer rate study and upon completion, be brought back to Council. It was a
consensus of the Council to follow Mr. Clark's recommendation.
B. Director of Community Development report on dealing with dust-free parking
lots.
Lisa Wright presented Council with a report on dealing with dust-free parking lots. Ms.
Wright asked Council to review the report and give staff direction.
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Council Member Fendley asked that Council return to item 10.
10. Possible future agenda items.
Council Member Fendley requested a discussion and action item on the dust-free
parking ordinance be placed on the Agenda for the second meeting in April.
12.
C.
Police chief report regarding update on police computer aided dispatch system.
Chief Louis reported they were in the final stages of the project and planned to bring a
proposal to Council within sixty to ninety days.
D. City Manager report on city's liability with regard to the firefighters' pension
fund.
Ernie Clark referred Council to the letter from John Crider. In summary, Mr. Clark said
it was the actuary's opinion that the City had none or a very limited liability with regard to the
Paris Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund.
13. Information items:
A. ATMOS Energy Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 9400.
14. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Council Member Freelen made a Motion to adjourn and
Council Member Ray seconded the Motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
RICHARD MANNING, MAYOR
JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK