28 & 29 Economic Development
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
Submittal Date: Originating Department: Presented By: Agenda Item No.:
03/11/09
Council Date: City Council W. Kent McIlyar 28. & 29.
03/23/09
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Not an action item
POLICY ISSUE(S):
Economic Development
BACKGROUND:
Convene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss
and deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentive to a business prospect to locate, stay, or expand
in Paris and consider any commercial and financial information related to the business prospect.
Reconvene into open session.
EXHIBITS:
None
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 Revised 2/04/08
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AGENDA
ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
BOARD MEETING
MARCH 26, 2009
The Board of Directors of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments will meet at 10:00 AM, Thursday,
March 26, 2009, at the New Boston City Hall/Chamber of Commerce, 301 NE Front Street, New
Boston, Texas (map enclosed). For those who would like to eat as a group, we will have lunch at
our own expense at El Inca's at 115 NE Front Street in New Boston immediately following
adjournment of the Board meeting.
Item 1. Call to order.
Item 2. Invocation.
Item 3. Approve the minutes as submitted in the mail of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments Board
Meeting held Thursday, December 11, 2008, in Roxton, Texas.
Review and Comment
Item 4. Review and Comment on a grant application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Rural
Development, from Nash Industrial Development Corporation, in the amount of $200,000, for
a Rural Business Enterprise Grant to continue and grow a revolving loan fund for small or
emerging businesses in the Nash area. (to be presented by staff member Genevieve Burtchell)
Item 5. Review and Comment on a grant application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Rural
Development, from Redwater Industrial Development Corporation, in the amount of
$100,000, to be matched with $10,000, for a total of $110,000, for a revolving loan fund to
establish new businesses in the City of Redwater. (to be presented by staff member
Genevieve Burtchell)
Item 6. Review and Comment on a grant application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Rural
Development, from the City of Daingerfield, in the amount of $250,000, for a Rural Business
Enterprise Grant to establish a revolving loan fund for retention of existing businesses and to
attract new economic development activities in the City. (to be presented by staff member
Genevieve Burtchell)
Item 7. Review and Comment on a grant application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Rural
Development, from the City of Maud, in the amount of $250,000, for a Rural Business
Enterprise Grant to establish a revolving loan fund for retention of existing businesses and to
attract new economic development activities in the City. (to be presented by staff member
Genevieve Burtchell)
Item 8. Review and Comment on a grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,
from Franklin County, in the amount of $75,000, to be matched with $75,000, for a total of
$150,000, for funds to increase the size and scope of the Franklin County Recreational Park
through the Small Community Grant program. (to be presented by staff member Genevieve
Burtchell)
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Item 9. Review and Comment on a grant/loan application to the United States Department of
Agriculture, from Community Health Service Agency, in the amount of $300,000, for funds to
purchase a building to be used for a medical facility located in Cooper, Delta County, Texas.
(to be presented by staff member Genevieve Burtchell)
Item 10. Review and Comment on a grant application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
from Ark-Tex Council of Governments, in the amount of $285,000, for "Our Bodies Should be
Un-Leaded" project through the Community Action for Renewed Environment program, to
service Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River and Titus Counties,
Texas, and Miller County, Arkansas. (to be presented by staff member Genevieve Burtchell)
Item 11. Review and Comment on an Environmental Assessment for Lamar Electric Cooperative,
who is applying to the Public Utility Commission of Texas to design and construct a new
single circuit overhead transmission line starting at the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline Pump
Station and ending near the existing LEC Cooper-Enloe Substation in Delta County, Texas, in
order to provide electric service to the TransCanada Pump Station. (to be presented by staff
member Paul Prange)
Regular Business
Item 12. Review and consider approval of resolution authorizing submission of application for 2009-
2010 State Planning Assistance Grant in the amount of $62,500 to the Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division. (See Attachment 1) (to be presented by staff member
Genevieve Burtchell)
Item 13. Review and consider approval of revised method of distribution for disaster recovery funds
as required by the Office of Rural Community Affairs. (Handout to be provided at Board
Meeting) (to be presented by staff member Genevieve Burtchell)
Item 14. Review and consider approval for a member of the Regional Criminal Justice Advisory
Committee to switch representation from Titus to Morris County. (See Attachment 2) (to be
presented by staff member Patricia Haley)
Item 15. Review and consider approval of new appointment to the Regional Criminal Justice Advisory
Committee representing Titus County. (See Attachment 3) (to be presented by staff member
Patricia Haley)
Item 16. Review and consider approval of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments' (ATCOG) Homeland
Security Implementation Plan for 2009. (See Attachment 4) (to be presented by staff member
Brenda Stone)
Item 17. Review and consider approval of ATCOG's Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports for
the twelve-month period ending September 30, 2008. (Copies of proposed Audit to be
distributed at Board Meeting) (to be presented by Todd Pruitt of Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P.,
as introduced by staff member Brenda Davis)
Other Business
Item 18. Review and consider approval to return the issue of FY 2008 Homeland Security Grant
funds back to the Homeland Security Committee for further consideration of distribution of
the funds throughout the region, as requested by Lamar County. (to be presented by
representative of Lamar County)
Item 19. Inform the Board regarding the major changes in workers' compensation reporting due to
the formation of the Political Subdivision Workers' Compensation Alliance in the State of
Texas, to become effective in our region April 1, 2009. For informational purposes only.
(See Attachment 5, Political Subdivision Workers' Compensation Alliance Contract Provider
Manual) (to be presented by staff member Brenda Davis)
Item 20. Inform the Board regarding Summer Jobs for Youth Program funded through the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Economic Stimulus Package). For informational purposes
only. (to be presented by Kay O'Dell, Executive Director, Workforce Solutions Northeast
Texas)
Announcements
The next Executive Committee Meeting will be held Thursday, April 30, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., at the
First National Bank Omaha Office, 200 Big League Bend, Omaha, Texas.
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The mission of Paris ISD is to provide a quality
education to a diverse student population, enabling
each to achieve full potential and become a productive,
responsible citizen.
AGENDA
PARIS I.S.D. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
1I 1' II e1
LAMAR COUNTY HEADSTART
1350 NE 6TH STREET - PARIS, TEXAS
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken
are as follows:
1. Call to Order - Announce Quorum Present and Meeting Called and Posted as Required
by Law
2. Joint Meeting with Head Start Federal Review Team
3. Adjournment
Items do not have to be taken in same order as shown on meeting notice. If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of
any item shown on the agenda should be held in closed session, the Board shall convene in such closed session in accordance
with the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et. Seq. Before any such session is convened, the
presiding officer shall public identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the executive or closed session. All final
votes, actions, or decisions shall be taken in open session.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
PARIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Notice is hereby given that on the 10TH day of MARCH, 2009, the Board of Trustees of the Paris Independent School
District will hold a SPECIAL meeting at 12:00 NOON„ at the LAMAR COUNTY HEAD START Conference Room,
1350 NE 6TH STREET - PARIS, TEXAS. The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda that is attached to
and made a part of this Notice.
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed
meeting or closed session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed session or closed meeting as authorized
by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the Board of Trustees at
the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice
as the Board of Trustees may conveniently meet in such closed session or closed meeting concerning any and all
purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes:
Texas Government Code Section:
551.071 Private consultation with the Board's attorney.
551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations.
551.074 To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline,
or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an
officer or employee.
551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, and or implementation of, security
personnel or devices.
551.082 School Children; School District Employees: Disciplinary Matter or Complaint -
Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.
551.0821 Consider personally identifiable information about a student
551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the Board will follow or will instruct
its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups.
551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing.
Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the Board of Trustees with regard to
any matter considered in such closed session or closed meeting, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be
either:
(a) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon reconvening of the public meeting; or,
(b) at a subsequent public meeting of the Board of Trustees upon notice thereof; as the Board of Trustees shall
determine.
On the 6TH day of MARCH, 2009, this Notice was mailed/FAXED to news media who had previously requested such
Notice and an original copy was posted on the bulletin board in the Elaine Ballard Administration Building at 11:00
a.m. on the said date.
REBECCA NORMENT
Secretary. Paris ISD Board of Trustees
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The mission of Paris ISD is to provide a quality education
to a diverse studentpopulation, enabling each to achieve
full potential and become a productive, responsible
citizen.
AGENDA
PARIS I.S.D. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
1 II
ELAINE BALLARD ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
1920 CLARKSVILLE - PARIS, TEXAS
The Board of Trustees will convene in Open Session at 5:30 p.m. and immediately convene into
Closed Session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et sets., The subjects to
be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as follows (items shown
with * are Consent Agenda items):
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as
follows:
I . Call to Order - Announce Quorum Present and Meeting Called and Posted as Required by Law
551.074 To deliberate employment
551.082 School Children; School District Employees: Disciplinary Matter or Complaint -
Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel
2. Personnel: Leaves of Absence, Resignations, and Retirements
3. Employment: Professional Personnel
4. Student Discipline
* 5. Notification of Submission of Head Start Grant
* 6. Head Start Enrollment Criteria for 2009-2010
* 7. Certification of Unopposed Candidates
~k 8. Order of Cancellation for the May 9, 2009 Trustee Election and Declare Candidates
Elected to Office
9. New Paris High School/Stadium - Guaranteed Maximum Price
10. Information Items/Announcements
11. Adjournment
Items do not have to be taken in same order as shown on meeting notice. If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of
any item shown on the agenda should be held in closed session, the Board shall convene in such closed session in accordance
with the Open Meetings Act. Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et. Sea. Before any such session is convened, the
presiding officer shall public identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the executive or closed session. All final
votes, actions, or decisions shall be taken in open session.
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PARIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Notice is hereby given that on the 23RD day of MARCH, 2009, the Board of Trustees of the Paris
Independent School District will hold a SPECIAL meeting at 5:30 p.m., at the Elaine Ballard
Administration Building Conference Room, 1920 Clarksville Street, Paris, Texas, 75460. The subjects to be
discussed are listed on the agenda that is attached to and made a part of this Notice.
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a
closed meeting or closed session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed session or closed
meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et sea., will
be held by the Board of Trustees at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the
commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the Board of Trustees may conveniently meet in
such closed session or closed meeting concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but
not limited to the following sections and purposes:
Texas Government Code Section:
551.071 Private consultation with the Board's attorney.
551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations.
551.074 To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline,
or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an
officer or employee.
551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, and or implementation of, security
personnel or devices.
551.082 School Children; School District Employees: Disciplinary Matter or Complaint -
Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.
551.0821 Consider personally identifiable information about a student
551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the Board will follow or will
instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee
groups.
551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing.
Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the Board of Trustees with
regard to any matter considered in such closed session or closed meeting, then the final action, final
decision, or final vote shall be either:
(a) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon reconvening of the public meeting; or,
(b) at a subsequent public meeting of the Board of Trustees upon notice thereof; as the Board of
Trustees shall determine.
On the 16TH day of MARCH, 2009, this Notice was mailed/FAXED to news media who had previously
requested such Notice and an original copy was posted on the bulletin board in the Elaine Ballard
Administration Building at 5:15 p.m. on the said date.
REBECCA NORMENT
Secretary. Paris ISD Board of Trustees
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE
COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that a Special meeting of the Lamar County
Commissioners' Court will be held on the 23rd day of March, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.,
in the Commissioners' Courtroom, located on the first floor of the Lamar
County Courthouse, 119 North Main Street, Paris, Texas, at which time there
will be discussion and/or action on the following subjects:
1. Approval of minutes. - M.C. Superville, Jr., County judge
2. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court
hiring Ms. Ginger Cook with "Funding Solutions" to perform grant writing
services for the "2009 Assistance to Firefighters" grant for the Lamar County
Volunteer Fire Departments. - Clark Pugh, LCVFD, M.C. Superville, Jr.,
County Judge
3. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court
approving the "Software and License Agreement" for the ballot printer
between Lamar County and Election Systems & Software, Inc. - Russ
Towers, Elections Administrator
4. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court
issuing a resolution stating that the Lamar County Commissioners' Court
does formally approve the submission of an application to the Office of the
Attorney General, Crime Victims Services Division for funding for fiscal
year(s) 2010 -2011. In addition, the resolution designates Mr. Gary Young, the
Lamar County and District Attorney as the authorized official to executive all
documents necessary to obtain funds, and administer the program. - Alan
Hubbard, Victim Witness Coordinator with the Lamar County & District
Attorney
Meeting of the Lamar County Commissioners Court
March 23, 2009
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5. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court
granting permission for the advertisement of materials for the Texas
Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) # 727126 Small Towns
Environment Program (STEP) water line replacement and first time water
service. - Denise Dority, Resource Management & Consulting Company
6. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court to
consider and award engineering services for the Office of Rural Community
Affairs Community Development Program projects. - Denise Dority,
Resource Management & Consulting Company
7. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court to
consider and award administrative services for the Office of Rural
Community Affairs Community Development Program and the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs HOME Program. - Denise
Dority, Resource Management & Consulting Company
8. Discussion and/or action regarding a "Proclamation of the Lamar County
Commissioners' Court to Declare the Month of April "Fair Housing
Month". - County Judge M.C. Superville, Jr.
9. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court
receiving a list of structurally deficient bridges in Lamar County from TX.
DOT. A structurally deficient bride is a bridge that is eligible to be replaced
under the federal off-system bridge program administrated by the TX DOT.
- Reza Bazazzadeh, Richard Harper, TX DOT; M.C. Superville, Jr., County
Judge
Meeting of the Larw County Commissioners Court
March 23, 2009
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10. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court
receiving a presentation from Mr. Leon Curtis with National Flood
Insurance Program. The presentation will outline a flood plain program for
Lamar County. - Leon Curtis, National Flood Insurance Program; Kevin
Jenkins, Pct. 3 Commissioner
11. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court
demolishing and removing the "Hickory House' building located at 35
Graham Street. - M.C. Superville, Jr., County judge
12. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court
receiving a certificate of completion from the County Judges and
Commissioners Association of Texas. This document certifies that Lonnie
Layton, Commissioner Pct. 2 has successfully completed the continuing
education required by law for a County Commissioner. - M.C. Superville, Jr.,
County Judge
13. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court
approving "Official Bond and Oath" for Brandi Taylor as Deputy Clerk in
the office of the Lamar County & District Attorney. - Kathy Marlowe,
County Clerk
14. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court to
approve line-item transfer from fuel account to capital outlay account for
Constable Precinct 5, Gene Hobbs. - M.C. Superville, County Judge
Meeting 4the Lamar County Commissi"B Court
March 23, 2009
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15. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court
receiving the County Treasurer Report for the period of January 1, 2009 thru
January 31, 2009. - Shirley Fults, County Treasurer
16. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court
receiving the Quarterly Investment Report from December 1, 2008 thru
February 28, 2009. - Shirley Fults, County Treasurer
17. Discussions and/or actions to approve line-item transfers for various offices.
- Kevin Parsons, County Auditor
18. Discussion and/or actions to receive the monthly county auditor's financial
report for the period ending January 31, 2009. - Kevin Parson, County
Auditor
19. Claims - Kevin Parsons, County Auditor
20. Adjourn
Meeting of the Lamar County Commissioners' Court
March 23, 2009
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Dated this the day of 2009
By
M.C. Superville, Jr., Lamar County Judge
I, the undersigned, County Clerk, do hereby certify that the above Notice of
Meeting of the above named Commissioners' Court is a true and correct copy of
said Notice on the bulletin board at the Courthouse door of Lamar County,
Texas at a place readily accessible to the general public at all times on the 19th
day of March, 2009, and said Notice remained so posted continuously for at
least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
Dated this the day of , 2009
County Clerk
By Deputy
Meeting of the Larnar County Commissioners Court
March 23, 2009
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