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SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF PARIS
September 5, 2007
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a special budget workshop meeting at 6 :00
P. M. Wednesday, September 5,2007, at the City Council Chamber, Conference Room, 107 E.
Kaufman, Paris, Texas.
Present:
Mayor:
Jesse James Free1en
Council Members: Will Biard; Mary Ann Fisher; Stephen
Brown; Don Wilson; Kevin Gray; and Bill
Strathern, Mayor Pro Tern
City Staff:
Kevin Carruth, City Manager; Kent
McIlyar, City Attorney; and Janice Ellis,
City Clerk
1. Mayor Freelen called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Freelen moved to item 3, because the pledge was recited during the budget workshop.
3. Public hearing on the proposed Budget for fiscal year 2007 -2008 for the City of Paris, which
hearing shall begin at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Freelen opened the public hearing and asked for anyone who wished to speak
to please come forward and do so.
Cindy Bowlin, 2860 Ballard, Paris - asked Council to continue their Service
Agreement with Models of the Maker. In addition, she asked Council to consider entering
into a Service Agreement with Ryan's Heart.
Tanteta Halliard, P.O. Box 714, Paris - asked Council to continue their Service
Agreement with Texas Human Resources Council.
With no one else speaking, Mayor Freelen closed the public hearing.
4. Consideration of and action on proposed amendments to the proposed budget.
Mayor Freelen announced there were no proposed increases or additions at this time.
5. Consideration of and action on a resolution setting the time and date for a public hearing on
proposed amendments.
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Mayor Free1en announced there were no proposed increases or additions at this time.
6. Public hearing on the City's proposal to increase tax revenues from the preceding tax year
and to set the tax rate for 2007.
Mayor Freelen opened the public hearing and asked for anyone who wished to speak
to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Freelen closed the public hearing.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-104: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS, CALLING A SPECIAL MEETING FOR SEPTEMBER 17,2007 AT
WHICH THE CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE ON THE TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR
2007-2008; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Motion to increase the tax rate was made by Council Member Biard and seconded by
Council Member Fisher. Council Member Strathem stated they were to schedule a meeting to vote
on the tax rate.
An Amended Motion to schedule a special meeting to vote on the tax rate was made
by Council Member Biard and seconded by Council Member Fisher. Motion carried, 7 ayes -
o nays.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-105: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS, DECLARING THE MAIN STREET DISTRICT AS A BLIGHTED
AREA; DECLARING THE NEED FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SIDEWALKS IN
CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE MAIN STREET DISTRICT IN ORDER TO ADDRESS
ONE OF THE CONDITIONS WHICH QUALIFIES THE AREA AS A BLIGHT; MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATE 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 Fisher. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
9. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Council Member Fisher made a Motion to adjourn and
Council Member Biard seconded the Motion. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays. The meeting was
adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
JESSE JAMES FREELEN, MA YOR
JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK