05 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
Submittal Date:
4-22-2008
Council Date:
4-28-2008 Originating Department:
City Clerk Presented By:
Janice Ellis Agenda Item No.:
5
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Motion to approve as presented.
POLICY ISSUE(S~:
Approval of Official Record of Council.
BACKGROUND:
Council Minutes from the meeting on April 14, 2008
BOARD~COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
EXHIBITS:
The attached minutes from the meeting of April 14, 2008
ACTION: BUDGET INFO:
^ Financial Report ®Minute Order Expense $
^ Department Report ^ Resolution Budgeted Amt. $
^ Presentation ^ Ordinance YTD Actual $
^ Public Hearing ^ Other Acct. Name
Acct. Number
FISCAL NOTES:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
®Administration ®City Clerk ^ Community Development ^ EMS/IT ^ Finance ^ Fire
^ Municipal Court ^ Legal ^ Library ^ Police ^ Eng./Public Works ^ Utilities
City of Paris 0 ~ ~ ~ Revised 2/04/08
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF PARIS
Apri114, 2008
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 6:00 P. M. Monday, April
14, 2008, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas.
Present: Mayor: Jesse James Freelen
Council Members: Kevin Gray; Stephen Brown; Will Biard; Don
Wilson; and Bill Strathern, Mayor Pro Tem
City Staff: Kevin Carruth, City Manager; Kent McIlyar,
City Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Gene
Anderson, Finance Director; Shawn Napier,
City Engineer; Lisa Wright, Community
Development Director; Tom Hunt, Municipal
Court Judge; Kent Klinkerman, EMS Director;
Karl Louis, Chief of Police; and Doug Harris,
Interim Director of Utilities
Absent: Council Member: Mary Ann Fisher
Openin~genda
1. Call meeting to order.
Mayor Freelen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation.
Gene Anderson gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Brown led the pledge.
4. Citizens Forum.
Belinda Zanfardino, 3160 Mahaffey -expressed concern that the water would get
contaminated if the City allowed Oklahoma water to go through Lake Pat Mayse. She also said the
Lake Pat Mayse Study Committee should investigate this issue.
Robert Brunson, 2598 Clark Lane -spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance prohibiting
recreational vehicles, boats and trailers from being parked in yards.
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Bruce Staples, Oak Creek Addition -asked that the speed limit be reduced at the intersection
of 195 and Oak Creek, because there had been thirteen accidents in the last five years.
Doyle Whitaker, 3000 Margaret - he said he signed the initiative petition as did his son,
without reading it and it was a mistake. He also said the petition was not explained to him. Mr.
Whitaker said he and his son wanted to remove their names from the petition. He presented Council
with affidavits executed by he and his son, Chris Whitaker.
Introductions, announcements, and recognitions.
a. Proclamation declaring "PJC Dragons Basketball Day."
Mayor Freelen presented a proclamation to Coach Ross Hodge declaring PJC Dragons
Basketball Day and recognizing the outstanding achievements of the basketball team. Mayor Freelen
announced the PJC men's basketball team continued its team and individual successes with a record
number of victories, Region XIV title, and an 8`h place finish in the NJCAA national tournament.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Freelen inquired if there were any items that Council Members wanted to pull from
the Consent Agenda for discussion. Council Member Brown asked for corrections to item 6. He
referenced page one and said Erin Jenkins should be changed to Aaron Jenkins. He also referenced
page six and stated that Mr. Waters should be Mr. McWaters.
Council Member Wilson asked that item 12. be moved forward for discussion.
12. Deliberate and acceptance of March financial report.
Council Member Wilson pointed out that expenses were up by over $900,000.00 from last
year at this time. Gene Anderson referred Council to the comment sheet that reflected which
departments had increased their spending from last year. He pointed out that all departments were
under the fifty percent mark in their budget, with the exception of the police department.
6. Deliberate and act on the approval of minutes from the meeting on March 24, 2008.
7. Receive and deliberate on reports and/or minutes from the following boards, commissions,
and committees:
a. City Council Task Force on Code Enforcement (2-19-2008, 3-4-2008, and 3-18-2008).
b. Traffic Commission (4-1-2008).
c. Paris Living (3-12-2008).
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8. RESOLUTION N0.2008-026: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE
STRYKER POWER PRO MODEL 6500 AMBULANCE STRETCHERS AND OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. RESOLUTION N0.2008-027: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF CRS-2
EMULSION ASPHALT FROM ERGON ASPHALT & EMULSIONS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $1.70 PER GALLON, FOR USE IN THE STREET DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. RESOLUTION N0.2008-028: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF SS-1 EMULSION
ASPHALT (TACK OIL) FROM ERGON ASPHALT & EMULSIONS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $1.60 PER GALLON, FOR USE IN THE STREET DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11. RESOLUTION N0.2008-029: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS, ACCEPTING A UTILITY EASEMENT FROM LAMAR CROSSING
LLC FOR A WATER LINE UPON AND ACROSS A PORTION OF LOT 12, CITY BLOCK
315, LOCATED IN THE 4000 BLOCK OF LAMAR AVENUE; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
13. ORDINANCE N0.2008-009: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS, DECLARING UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES IN CITY COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 1 AND 3 FOR THE MAY 10, 2008, GENERAL ELECTION AND THAT THE
CANDIDATES BE ELECTED TO OFFICE; DETERMINING THAT NO ELECTION BE
HELD IN DISTRICT 1 AND 3; DIRECTING THAT A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE
POSTED AT APPROPRIATE POLLING PLACES; DIRECTING THAT CERTIFICATES
OF ELECTION BE ISSUED TO THE UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
14. RESOLUTION N0.2008-030: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARIS AND HAYTER ENGINEERING, INC.
TO PROVIDE STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN PERMIT
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ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR 2007-2008; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Subject to the corrections as outlined in item 6, Council Member Wilson made a Motion to
approve the Consent Agenda and Council Member Brown seconded the Motion. The Council voted
six (6) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt the Consent Agenda, Items 6, 7a, 7b, 7c, 8,
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.
Regular Agenda
15. Hear presentation by Gary and Rebecca Nash concerning future improvements to drainage
easement behind the 600 block of Johnson Woods Drive.
Gary Nash gave a presentation regarding flooding damage to property owners as a result of
needed repairs to a 25 foot municipal drainage easement. He said during the last two large rains that
eight houses had suffered some degree of flood damage inside the structures. He asked Council to
give the city engineer encouragement to correct this problem and address it during the budget process.
16. Convene in Executive Session pursuant to section 551.071 and Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code, Consultation with Attorney, to receive advice of legal counsel pursuant
to the duty of an attorney to his client under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, and litigation exception under Texas Open Meetings Act
and to discuss personnel matters as follows:
a. To receive Attorney advice on legal issues related to Lake Pat Mayse Initiative Water
Petition and City Charter process for handling of the Initiative Petition; and to receive
Attorney advice pertaining to legal issues related to the ordinance on raw water sales
from Lake Pat Mayse to persons or entities outside of Lamar County, Texas.
b. Annual evaluation of the City Attorney.
c. Annual evaluation of the Municipal Court Judge.
d. Six-month evaluation of the City Manager.
Council Member Wilson said he would like to move this to a later part of the agenda to
coincide with item 19. Council Member Strathern asked for clarification of b, c and d. He said it was
his understanding they were turning in their documents and inquired if they could do so in public.
Mayor Freelen said the executive session for items b, c and d would give Council the opportunity to
share any other comments with the employees. Council Member Strathern asked the meaning of the
language in 16. City Attorney McIlyar explained that Section 551.071 of the Texas Government
Code authorized City Council to meet in closed session to receive legal advice from their legal
counsel on any matter relating to city business and as posted. Mr. McIlyar said he was not allowed
to reveal Council's confidences or his legal advice to Council unless so directed. Kent McIlyar told
Council this item was posted as an executive session to give Council legal advice on the City Charter
process, the requirements for handling an initiative petition, and to give legal advice on any legal
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issues or questions Council may have related to the ordinance that Council requested as item 19. Mr.
McIlyar said there was another issue brought forward related to the initiative process that needed to
be discussed prior to moving forward with the clerk's certification of the petition. Council Member
Wilson inquired about public hearings on the petitions. Mr. McIlyar advised Council they had sixty
days from the date of receipt of the petitions to hold a public hearing and that this would be covered
in the City Charter petition review process portion of the executive session briefing. He also told
Council the City Charter requires that the Council should consider at once any initiative petitions filed
and that was one of the reasons for scheduling an executive session briefing on the petition. Council
Member Strathern said he thought they should have an executive session after the public hearing,
because at the present time they did not have sufficient data. Kent McIlyar informed Council that the
sworn affidavits received from Mr. Whitaker raised some legal issues relating to the certification of
the petition. Council Member Brown asked Mr. McIlyar if it was his opinion that Council needed
to go into executive session and Mr. McIlyar answered in the affirmative. Council Member Brown
recommended Council take the City Attorney's advice, as did Council Member Gray.
Mayor Freelen convened Council into executive session at 6:48 p.m.
17. Reconvene in Open Session to possible deliberate or take action regarding those matters
discussed in the Executive Session.
Mayor Freelen reconvened Council into open session at 7:13 p.m. Mayor Freelen stated the
item discussed in executive session was item 16a. He further stated there was no action to be taken
at that time, but items would be taken up by Council when reached on the agenda.
18. Deliberate and act on Lamar County's nomination to the Lake Pat Mayse Study Committee.
Mayor Freelen said Lamar County rescinded the appointment of David Nabors. Mayor
Freelen said the intent was to have a resident of Lamar County appointed to the Committee, someone
who did not live in the City of Paris. He pointed out that a resident of the county would allow
representation of citizens who could not vote in the city election. Mayor Freelen asked if there were
any nominations for that position. Council Member Wilson nominated Bob Campbell to serve on the
Committee and Council Member Brown seconded it. Kevin Carruth reminded Council the item was
posted to act on Lamar County's nomination to the Committee. Kent McIlyar told Council that the
item should be tabled for the next meeting, should they wish to make an appointment to the
Committee. A Motion to table the item was made by Council Member Wilson and seconded by
Council Member Brown. A Motion to withdraw the nomination and table the item was made by
Council Member Wilson and seconded by Council Member Brown. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
19. ORDINANCE N0.2008-010: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS, REQUIRING THAT NO ADDITIONAL RAW WATER FROM LAKE
PAT MAYSE BE SOLD BY THE CITY OF PARIS TO ANY PERSON CORPORATION
OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY OUTSIDE OF LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS WITHOUT
FIRST PUTTING THE ISSUE TO A VOTE OF THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF THE
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CITY OF PARIS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Freelen explained that the Council wanted to insure that the citizens were allowed to
vote prior to any decision being made regarding this issue. A Motion to approve and adopt the
ordinance as submitted, was made by Council Member Biard and seconded by Council Member
Strathern. Council Member Strathern asked that the ordinance be read again. Kent McIlyar stated
that at the last meeting in March, Council directed staff to bring back an ordinance that would require
a vote of the qualified voters of the citizens of the City of Paris before any additional water is sold
from Lake Pat Mayse outside Lamar County. Mr. McIlyar proceeded to read the caption of the
ordinance as set out above. Mr. McIlyar read aloud sections one through five, as requested by
Council Member Wilson. Kent McIlyar asked if there were any questions and there were none.
Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
20. Receive, deliberate and act on a report of the City Clerk regarding Certification of an Initiative
Petition proposing an ordinance prohibiting the authorization of the power to negotiate for the
sale of raw water from Lake Pat Mayse and/or Lake Crook to be transported beyond the
boundaries of Lamar County, Texas, filed March 18, 2008.
Mayor Freelen stated this petition was initially to be certified at this meeting. He asked City
Clerk Janice Ellis to proceed with item 20. Ms. Ellis stated that due to the conflict between the
Affidavits presented earlier in the evening and the Affidavit that was presented by a circulator of the
petition, there was a question as to the validity of the signatures on the initiative petition and whether
or not they were properly secured. Ms. Ellis said that she could not present the report nor the
certificate of sufficiency based on the information received. Mayor Freelen announced there was no
action to be taken on this item.
21. Receive, deliberate and act on a report of the City Clerk regarding Certification of an Initiative
Petition proposing an ordinance adopting a new section to the existing Code of Ordinances
of the City of Paris, Texas, relating to establishment of a limit on taxes for qualifying
individuals pursuant to article 8, section 1-b(h) of the Texas Constitution and Texas Tax Code
Section 11.261.
Based on review of the petition, Janice Ellis issued a certificate of sufficiency.
22. Deliberate and act on a preliminary plat of Lot 2, City Block 212, West Austin 212 Addition.
A Motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Council Member Wilson and seconded
by Council Member Gray. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
23. Deliberate and act on a preliminary and final plat for Food Fast Corporation of Lot 1, Block
A, City Block 170-A, being number 2107 S. Church Street.
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A Motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Council Member Brown and seconded
by Council Member Wilson. Council Member Brown amended his motion to include the final plat
and it was seconded by council Member Wilson. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
24. ORDINANCE N0.2008-011: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PARIS BY REVISING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP ADOPTED IN PARAGRAPH (b)
OF SECTION 31-65, CHAPTER 31 OF SAID CODE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATE D TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Brown and seconded by Council
Member Biard. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
25. ORDINANCE N0.2008-012: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PARIS BY REVISING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP ADOPTED IN PARAGRAPH (b)
OF SECTION 31-65, CHAPTER 31 OF SAID CODE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Gray and seconded by Council
Member Brown. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
26. ORDINANCE N0.2008-013: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP ADOPTED IN
SECTION 31-65 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS;
ESTABLISHING A CENTER LEFT TURN LANE ON SOUTH COLLEGIATE DRIVE TO
THE SOUTH ENTRANCE TO CROCKETT SCHOOL; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Wilson and seconded by
Council Member Gray. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
27. Report of the annual audit by Gene Anderson.
Council Member Wilson said they did not have the information Gene Anderson was referring
to. Mayor Freelen moved to item 28, while Mr. Anderson obtained copies of the information for
Council.
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28. ORDINANCE N0.2008-014: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTIONS 31-81 AND 31-82 OF ARTICLE IV,
STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING OF CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; ADDING A NEW SECTION 31-83.1
PARKING INRIGHTS-OF-WAY OR ON SIDEWALKS; PROHIBITING THE TRAILERS,
BUSES OR ANY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES WITH A RATED CAPACITY IN EXCESS
OF ONE AND ONE-HALF TONS OR MORE AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON
CITY OF PARIS STREETS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Lisa Wright said that complaints were filed on a regular basis with Code Enforcement and the
Police Department, because these type of vehicles were being stored on the street. She told Council
the Code Enforcement Task Force recommended these revisions to provide for the prohibition of the
parking of travel trailers and other recreational vehicles on the street.
29. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
REPEALING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AND ADOPTING ANEW ARTICLE II ENTITLED
REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL VEHICLES; TO CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; ADOPTING NEW REGULATIONS
FOR THE PARKING AND STORAGE OF SPECIAL VEHICLES INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO: MOTOR HOMES, BUSES, TRAVEL TRAILERS, CAMPER TRAILERS,
CAMPER SHELLS, UTILITY TRAILERS, HORSE OR LIVESTOCK TRAILERS, FIFTH
WHEEL TRAILERS, BOATS, GOLF CARTS, ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES, UTILITY
VEHICLES OR OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Freelen said he had received numerous telephone conversations about this item. He
went on to say he was not comfortable with this ordinance, because a lot of retirees bought
recreational vehicles and could not afford storage facilities. Mayor Freelen asked that this item be
returned back to the Task Force for review and comment from the citizens.
A Motion to table this item until the next meeting was made by Council Member Biard and
seconded by Council Member Gray. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
27. Report of the annual audit by Gene Anderson.
Gene Anderson presented Council with documentation. A Motion to return to item 27 was
made by Council Member biard and seconded by Council Member Stephen Brown. Motion carried,
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6 ayes - 0 nays.
Gene Anderson reported that between the years 2001 and 2004 the City had a $4.5 million
deficit. Mr. Anderson also reported that between the years 2005 and 2007, the City had a surplus of
$8.4 million dollars. Mr. Anderson stated in previous years the City had been supporting the water
and sewer fund by using the general fund, because the City had not taken adequate action to keep its
revenues at the level they should have been. He went on to say that three water and sewer bond issues
would be paid off by December 2011, and at that time there would be approximately $2.2 million
dollar savings.
30. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE VII,
CHAPTER 7, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF PARS, TEXAS BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 7-160.1, REDUCED FEES FOR
HISTORIC LANDMARK AND HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPERTY PROVIDING FOR A
FIFTY PERCENT (50%) REDUCTION IN ALL REQUIRED BUILDING, ELECTRICAL,
PLUMBING, GAS, SIGN AND ZONING FEES AND AT-COST WATER AND SEWER
TAPS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Lisa Wright told Council the purpose of this ordinance was to encourage restoration and
rehabilitation within the historic districts. Ms. Wright stated there was not very much work taking
place in the historic districts, because the type of work for historic preservation was generally more
expensive.
Council Member Strathern said it was not fair and equitable for a certain part of the City to
be offered incentives, when other parts of the City might be in more dire need of incentives. Council
Member Strathern questioned if he owned property in the historic district, would he recuse himself.
Council Member Biard said if Council Member Strathern was going to suggest that, that he needed
to recuse himself.
A Motion to recuse Council Member Biard from the meeting was made by Council Member
Wilson and seconded by Council Member Brown. Motion carried, 5 ayes - 0 nays. Council Member
Biard left the room.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Wilson. Motion failed for lack
of a second.
A Motion to return Council Member Biard to the meeting was made by Council Member
Strathern and seconded by Council Member Brown. Motion carried, 5 ayes - 0 nays. Council
Member Biard returned to the room.
31. RESOLUTION N0.2008-031: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
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OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
AND THE PARIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SHARE COSTS ON A
LIGHTNING DETECTION SYSTEM TO BE LOCATED AT OR ABOUT THE
PROPOSED NEW PARIS HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS AND THE CITY'S LOVE CIVIC
CENTER AND DRAGON PARK COMPLEX; 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 Brown and seconded by Council
Member Gray. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
32. Deliberate on possible future agenda items.
Council Member Biard asked that the City consider adopting a no-drilling ordinance and
building a fishing pier at Lake Crook.
Council Member Strathern said he wanted to readdress the goals and objectives adopted by
Council. He inquired of Kevin Carruth if he thought they should wait until new Council was seated
to allow him to decide how he was going to achieve those goals. He said he did not want Council to
give him goals that were not achievable. Council Member Strathern said he would a future agenda
to contain this item.
Council Member Wilson reminded Mayor Freelen that he wanted to be apprised when the
Task Force reached the sign ordinance. He told Mayor Freelen they were ready to address it and
inquired if Council wanted to meet with the Task Force on Tuesday, April 22"d. Mayor Freelen
answered in the affirmative.
Council Member Strathern also asked that consideration be given for a retreat for the new and
old Council Members for training. He said Council needed to be more aware of their duties.
Council Member Brown reiterated building a fishing pier at Lake Crook. He also asked for
an update on Casa Bonita. Council Member Brown also asked that the Traffic Commission review
Mr. Staples' concerns on 195. Chief Louis reported that they had asked the State to conduct a study
and in the meantime, they would place some radar units in the area.
Mayor Freelen said they had postponed the executive session for the evaluations for the City
Attorney, the Judge, and the City Manager. He asked Council if they wanted to convene into
executive session or if they preferred to turn the forms into him for tabulation. It was a consensus of
Council to turn the forms into Mayor Freelen for tabulation.
33. Adjournment.
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There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Gray and
seconded by Council Member Biard. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays. The meeting was adjourned
at 8:26 p.m.
JESSE JAMES FREELEN, MAYOR
JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK
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