05-APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES FROM 10.10.11 AND 10.24.11CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
Submittal Date:
11 /04/2011
Council Date:
11/14/2011
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 meetings of October 10, 2011 and October 24, 2011.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
EXHIBITS:
The attached minutes from the meetings
ACTION:
BUDGET INFO:
F] Financial Report ~ Minute Order
Expense
$
❑ Department Report ❑ Resolution
Budgeted Amt.
$
❑ Presentation ❑ Ordinance
Y7'D Actual
$
❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other
Acct. Name
Acct. Number
FISCAL NOTES:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Z Administration E City Clerk ❑ Community Development ❑ EMS/IT
❑ Municipal Court ❑ Legal ❑ Library ❑ Police ❑ Eng./Public Works
❑ Finance ❑ Fire
❑ Utilities
City of Paris Revised 2/04/08
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
October 10, 2011
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
October 10, 2011, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufinan, Paris, Texas.
Present: Mayor: A.J. Hashmi
Council Members: Joe McCarthy; Robert Avila; John Wright; Richard
Grossnickle; Matt Frierson; and Edwin Pickle
City Staf£ Gene Anderson, Interim City Manager/Finance
Director; Kent Mcllyar, City Attorney; Janice Ellis,
City Clerk; Shawn Napier, City Engineer; Bob
Hundley, Police Chief; Dale Maberry, Fire Marshal;
Ron Sullivan, Public Works Director; Kent
Klinkerman, EMS Director; Doug Harris, Utilities
Director; and Priscilla McAnally, Library Director
Openim Ap-enda
Call meeting to order.
Mayor Hashmi called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. lnvocation.
Pastor R.C. Slaughter gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Grossnickle led the pledge.
4. Citizens' forum.
Mayor Hashmi - in response to an article written by Charles Richards, Mayor Hashmi
said he wanted to assure the residents of the community that the City Council would not do
anything illegal in an executive forum or any forum. Mayor Hashmi said that City Council
welcomed suggestions from citizens and said that one of the items on the Agenda was a
suggestion by Mrs. Alsabrook, for which he thanked her.
Council Member Pickle - he spoke about the Loop Beautification Project and said that
approximately 556 Crepe Myrtles would be planted over the next several months beginning on
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November Sth. He also invited everyone to attend the annual fall trash-off scheduled to begin at
Home Depot on Saturday, October l St'' at 8:00 a.m.
5. Public Announcements.
a. Proclamation declaring October 27, 2011 as National Children's Study Day.
Mayor Hashmi read the proclamation declaring October 27, 2011 as National Children's
Study Day and presented it to Dr. Cherry and Ms. Cochran.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Hashmi inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the
Consent Agenda for discussion. There were none.
A Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Council Member Pickle and
seconded by Council Member Frierson. The Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed
to approve and adopt Consent Agenda ltem 6.
6. Receive and deliberate on reports and/or minutes from the following boards,
commissions, and committees:
a. Paris Public Library (6-22-1 l; 7-20-I 1; and 8-17-11)
b. Traffic Commission (9-6-11)
c. Planning and Zoning (9-6-11)
Rey-ular Aaenda
7. Deliberate and act on the Master Plat of Lots 1-8 and the Preliminary Plat of Lots 1, 2,
and 3, Block A, Lainar Business Park Addition CB 250, located in the 800 Block of Loop
286 N.E.
City Engineer Shawn Napier explained that Mr. Larry Fendley planned on developing
three lots and extending a sewer line on the south side of the three lots. Mr. Napier said that a
water line currently exists along the loop frontage and that the master plan complies with the
Master Drainage Plan.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member McCarthy and was
seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
8. Report by Utilities Director poug Harris.
Utilities Director poug Harris gave an overview of the Department of Utilities, which
included operations, maintenance and goals for water production, wastewater treatment and lift
stations.
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9. Deliberate and provide direction on acquisition of the former roadside park on Highway
82 West for the purpose of using it as a City Park.
Gene Anderson said that he would like to fonnally appraach TxDOT about acquiring the
roadside park property located just past Loop 286 on Highway 82 West. He told the City
Council that unofficial contact had been made with the State and they indicated they would
probably be willing to donate this property to the City with the provision that it could only be
used for a park, because of the deed restriction placed upon the property. Mr. Anderson said if
the City obtained the property that they would be able to clean up the property. He also said that
the location would be a great place to install a gateway type sign in eombination with a basic
park.
City Council discussed the cast of purchasing picnic tables and the cost of maintaining an
additional park. It was a consensus of City Council for City Staff to proceed with a development
plan and bring it back to the City Council for consideration.
10. Deliberate and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2011-082: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, CASTING ALL 730 CITY OF PARIS
VOTES FOR JIM NOBLE TO SERVE ON THE 2012/2013 LAMAR COUNTY
APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
It was noted that this item was tabled at the September 26, 2011 City Council meeting.
Mayor Hashmi asked for a Motion to remove this item from the table. A Motion to remove this
item from the table was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member
Frierson. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
Mr. Anderson said that Mr. Noble had contacted him and that he wanted to continue to
serve on the Board.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Cauncil Member Pickle and seconded by
Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
11. Deliberate and act on a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PARIS-LAMAR COUNTY
BOARD OF HEALTH; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Anderson said that the Paris-Lamar County Health Board requires join appointment
by the City Council and the Commissioners Court. He said that Mr. Strathern had made
application to fill a current vacancy on the Board.
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Council Member McCarthy said he would like for this item to be postponed until the
November 14th meeting, because he would not be at the October 24`h meeting. He also said he
was going to contact several citizens, because he would like to see a minority serve on this
Board.
A Motion to table this item until the November 14`h meeting was made by Council
Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member McCarthy. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
12. First reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 2011-043: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING SECTION 2-9$ OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PARIS; PROVIDING AN INCREASE IN EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE SERVICES RATES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
EMS Director Kent Klinkerman asked the City Council to consider an increase of EMS
mileage charge from $10.00 to $11.00, because of increased fleet operation expenses. He said
that the EMS Billing Division billed approximately 61,000 miles for fiscal year 2010-2011.
A Motion to invoke the super majority rule was made by Council Member Pickle and
seconded by Council Member McCarthy. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by
Council Member McCarthy. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
13. First reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 2011-044: 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 PAR1S, TEXAS; ESTABLISHING
A STOP SIGN ON SOUTH COLLEGIATE DRIVE AT LOOP 286 STOPPING
SOUTH-BOUND TRAFFIC ON SOUTH COLLEGIATE DRIVE; 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 invoke the super majority rule was made by Council Member McCarthy and
seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by
Council Member McCarthy. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
14. First reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 201 l-045: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP ADOPTED IN SECTION 31-65, OF
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THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; ESTABLISHING
A STOP SIGN ON EVERGREEN AT SOUTH CHURCH STREET STOPPING EAST-
BOUND TRAFFIC ON EVERGREEN; 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 EFFECTNE DATE.
A Motion to invoke the super majority rule was made by Council Member Grossnickle
and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Grossnickle and seconded
by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
15. Deliberate on the purchase of equipment for the Police Department and the Utilities
Department.
Mr. Anderson said that the four new vehicles were budgeted and that City Staff would
like approval to move forward with purchase of the vehicles. Chief Hundley added that the
Police Department would be getting approximately $8,500 per vehicle on their trade-ins and
would be using the State DPS Contract price, which would save the City approximately $35,000
on four new vehicles.
A Motion to approve the purchase was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by
Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays.
16. Deliberate on the possibility of a tax free zone in West Paris for new development.
Mayor Hashmi said that he had requested this item and that it was similar to what
Council Member Pickle brought forward at the last meeting. M:ayor Hashmi said that West Paris
had a lot of dilapidated properties, some of which could be refurbished. He said he would like to
look at giving a two to three year property tax break in order to get these properties on the tax
rolls. Mayor Hashmi said that the question of why it should not be done in other districts was
posed to him. He went on to say that he would like to try this with the areas that needed the most
improvement and if it was successful, they could initiate the program in other segments of the
City.
Mayor Hashmi asked PEDC Director Steve Gilbert to tell the Council about the TIFF
Program. Mr. Gilbert said the name of the Program was Taxing lncrement Financing and was
provided for under State Law. He said to his knowledge the City did not have any TIFF districts.
Mr. Gilbert said it was a little bit different than a residential focused incentive, but that it was an
incentive in which a committee could be created to identify an area for potential redevelopment.
He also said the coinmittee would identify the boundaries of that area and then the taaces would
be frozen once the plan was approved by the Council. Mr. Gilbert told the Council that any new
investrnent that created additional taxes in that bounded area could be captured and that
increment could be used for public improvements. Mr. Gilbert said for example it could be used
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for street improvements, sidewalks, water, and sewer. He also said that they may have an
opportunity to use TIFF for the right kind of project. Council Member Pickle confirmed that
those funds would be reinvested in that specific area. Mr. Gilbert said one option would be to
capture the taxes and pay as you go. He also said that some communities issued bonds and used
the increment to cover the debt service, if the project was big enough and the new investment
was significant enough. Mayor Hashmi said that he did not want the taY freeze to pass to new
owners if the property was sold prior to termination of the tax freeze period. In addition to a tax
freeze for West Paris, Mayor Hashmi said that he would like to see the abatements discussed at
the September 26th meeting to also include West Paris. Council Member Frierson wanted to
know if the areas had to be farmally zoned or formally identified. He said parameters were
identified for the Historic District. Mr. Mcllyar said that when he had seen municipalities use
Tax Increment Financing Districts in the past, that they were triggered by a developer building
something big. He said he believed that a TIFF was set up when the new outdoor mall was built
in Allen. Mr. Mcllyar said his understanding of TIFF was that the City should have a developer
who was willing to build a large retail development and does not qualify for the other economic
incentives programs that the City has in place. Mr. Mcllyar said that the area does have to be
specifically identified. He said it was a geographic area that had to be surveyed and all of the
new tax income that was generated by the new development does get put back into infrastructure,
but only within that defined area. Council Member Frierson asked about individual homes.
Mayor Hashmi said they would have to decide the parameters of West Paris and this would
require some work. Council Member Frierson said he was all for quality of life improving and
reinvestment in the community. He said he was concerned about someone from another part of
the City being upset because they didn't get the same rate as West Paris. Council Member
Wright, Council Member Avila, and Council Member McCarthy said it was a great idea.
Council Member Grossnickle wanted to know if it was tax free or if it was frozen. Council
Member Pickle said it was a tax abatement for three years. Council Member Grossnickle
inquired if an upgrade was tax free or the entire property. Mr. Mcllyar said if it was a brand new
house then the entire property would be abated for the number of years Council decided upon.
He also said if someone purchased a house in West Paris and rehabbed it or added a wing that
the tax abatement would only cover new improvements or additions to the property. Mayor
Hashmi recognized Paris resident Ms. Alsobrook, for input on this item.
17. Convene into Executive Session:
• Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with
Attorney, to receive legal advice from the City Attorney about pending or
contemplated litigation and/or on matters in which the duty of an attorney to his client
under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas,
clearly conflict with this chapter, to-wit: a) Paris-Lamar County Health Department;
and b) Ranger Abbott vs. City of Paris, et al; 62nd Judicial District Court, Lamar
County, Texas; Cause No. 79627.
• Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, to deliberate the
appointment, emplo}nnent, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
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of a public officer or employee as follows: discuss city manager applicants and
conduct interviews.
Mayor Hashmi convened City Council into Executive Session at 6:55 p.m.
18, Reconvene into open session, deliberate and possibly take action on those matters
discussed in Executive Session.
Mayor Hashmi reconvened City Council into open session at 7:41 p.m. Mayor Hashmi
asked staff to review professional consultants for the purposes of searching for a city manager
and to bring something back to City Council for consideration. Mayor Hashmi asked that the
Health Department issue be placed on the Agenda for discussion at the first Council meeting in
November.
19. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to
Resolution No. 2004-081.
Council Member Pickle reminded everyone of the trash-off on Saturday and asked that
they be at the Home Depot parking lot at 7:45 a.m.
20. Adjournment.
There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member
Pickle and was seconded by Council Member Grossnickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays. The
meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
A.J. HASHMI, MAYOR
JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
October 24, 2011
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
September 26, 2011, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufinan, Paris, Texas.
Present: Mayor: A.J. Hashmi
Council Members: Robert Avila; John Wright; Richard Grossnickle;
Matt Frierson; and Edwin Pickle
City Staf£ Gene Anderson, Interim City Manager/Finance
Director; Kent McIlyar, City Attorney; Janice Ellis,
City Clerk; Shawn Napier, City Engineer; Bob
Hundley, Police Chief; Ronnie Grooms, Fire Chief;
and Ron Sullivan, Public Works Director
City Council Kate Maxwell
Student Liaison
Absent: Council Member: Joe McCarthy
Openinp- Agenda
Call meeting to order.
Mayor Hashmi called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Invocation.
Pastor Van Lazaroff gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Grossnickle led the pledge.
4. Citizens' forum.
Larry Grinstead, 305 32°d - he said that he was in favar of the City taking over the
roadside park on Highway 82 West, but would like a privacy fence constructed on the East side.
He also supported a tax incentive and cleanup of West Paris.
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Consent Agenda
Mayor Hashmi inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the
Consent Agenda for discussion. There were none.
A Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Council Member Pickle and
seconded by Council Member Avila. The Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to
approve and adopt Consent Agenda Items 5, 6, 7, and 8.
5. Deliberate and act on the approval of minutes from the meetings on September 26, 2011
and September 30, 2011.
6. Receive and deliberate on reports and/or minutes from the following boards,
commissions, and committees:
a. Board of Adjustment (6-21-2011)
b. Traffic Commission (9-6-2011)
c. Historic Preservarion Commission (9-14-2011 & 9-26-2011)
d. Paris Economic Development Corporation (9-1-2011 & 9-28-2011)
7. Deliberate on September monthly financial report.
8. Deliberate on drainage ditch maintenance report.
Re2ular Agenda
9. Public hearing, first reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 2011-046:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE LOT 1, CITY BLOCK A,
TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ADDITION CB 323, PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY,
TEXAS, LOCATED AT 2060 FM 79, FROM A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (LI)
TO A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY
IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN AFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in
support of this item, to please come forward. Gary Ballard, principal for Trinity Christian
Academy spoke in support of this item. Mayor Hashmi asked for anyone wishing to speak in
opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one else speaking, Mayor Hashmi
closed the public hearing.
A Motion to invoke the super majority rule was made by Council Member Pickle and
seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
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A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Frierson and seconded by
Council Member Grossnickle. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
10. First reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDTNANCE NO. 2011-047: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE LOT 2, CITY BLOCK B,
SUNRISE ESTATES ADDITION, CITY OF PARTS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS,
LOCATED AT 70 42ND STREET NE, FROM A GENERAL (GR) WITH A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT (14) DAY CAMP, DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTNE DATE.
Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in
support of this item, to please come forward. Kathy Alford spoke in support of this item. Mayor
Hashmi asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition of this item, to please come forward.
With no one else speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing.
A Motion to invoke the super inajority rule was made by Council Ivlember Pickle and
seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and secanded by
Council Member Grossnickle. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
11. First reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 2011-048: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM, REASONABLE AND PRUDENT RATES OF SPEED
ON HIGHWAY US 82 FRONTAGE ROADS FROM LAMAR AVENUE NORTH
PAST PINE MILL ROAD A DISTANCE OF APPROXiMATELY .0623 MILES;
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 invoke the super majority rule was made by Council Member Wright and
secanded by Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by
Council Member Grossnickle. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
12. First reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 2011-049: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM, REASONABLE AND PRUDENT RATES OF SPEED
ON HIGHWAY US 82 FROM THE WEST CITY LIMITS TO ITS INTERSECTION
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WITH BUSINESS US $2 IN THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A
REPEALER CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDTNG AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Motion to invoke the super inajority rule was made by Council Member Pickle and
seconded by Council Member Grossnickle. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by
Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
13. Deliberate and provide direction on acyuisition of the former roadside park on Highway
82 West for the purpose of using it as a City Park.
At the direction of City Council, Gene Anderson brought this item back for
consideration. He explained three options for development of the park and stated that annual
maintenance cost would be approximately $1,200. City Council discussed the cost of
construction of a privacy fence or planting hedges, and aluminum picnic tables. Council
Member Wright said prior to making a decision he would like to know the cost associated with
building a privacy fence instead of planting hedges.
A Motion ta table this item was made by Council Member Wright and seconded by
Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
14. Deliberate and act on the purchase of capital items.
It was a consensus of City Council to approve the purchase of the capital items presented,
with the exception of the one pneumatic roller for the Street Deparhnent. City Council asked
that additional information on this item be brought back for consideration.
15. Presentation by the EMS Director, deliberate and act on a request to engage an architect
to design and develop bid specifications far construction of a new EMS station.
EMS Director Kent Klinkerman explained that the North District EMS quarters were
extremely cramped and lack adequate kitchen, bathroom and bedroom space. Mr. Klirilcerman
said that the Hospital and North Lamar ISD vehicle traffic hampered response times. He asked
that the EMS Department be authorized to engage an architect to design and develop bid
specifications suitable for constructing an EMS station.
City Council discussed possible locations for a new station, taking one of the ambulances
to the Bonham Street station and one ambulance to Fire Station No. l. Mr. Klinkerman
expressed concern about appropriate bunk space for employees and not having a back-up
ambulance if the two ambulances were at separate locations. Council Member Grossnickle said
that Paris had one of the best EMS Deparhnents and in the long run a new station would be a
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good investment. Mayor Hashmi asked about the possibility of building a new station on the
west side of the loop. Mr. Klinkerman said they could look into that option.
A Motion to proceed and bring back a site location for review by Council was made by
Council Member Frierson and seconded by Council Member Avila. Motion carried, 4 ayes - 2
nays, with Council Members Wright and Pickle casting the dissenting votes.
A Motion to approve this request was made by Council Member Wright and seconded by
Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 4 ayes - 2 nays, with Council Member Wright and
Council Member Pickle casting the dissenting the votes.
16. Deliberate and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2011-083: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO
FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERMS OF MICHAEL CODY AND DUSTIN LINDSEY ON
THE MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES FOR STANDING BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO
THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Motion to appoint Casey Ressler to serve the unexpired tenn of Michael Cody which
expires in 2014 and appaint Karie Raulston to serve the unexpired term of Dustin Lindsey which
expires in 2012, was made by Council Meinber Pickle and seconded by Council Member Wright.
Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
17. Receipt and deliberate on Application for Disannexation filed by Bob and Martha
Crockett.
City Clerk Janice Ellis said that she wanted City Council to inform that that a petition for
disannexation had been filed and that City Staff would be bringing back additional information
to Council in order for Council to provide direction to Staff.
18. Deliberate and act on A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
EXECUTIVE SEARCH AGREEMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT
RESOURCES, INC. (SGR), TO CONDUCT A SEARCH FOR A NEW CITY
MANAGER; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hashmi said this was an important position and that City Council had reviewed at
least 70 applications, interviewed some applicants, and re-interviewed a couple of the applicants.
Mayor Hashmi said he was looking for someone who had a history of achievements and that he
did not object conducting interviews in open session, if applicants did not have a problem with
doing so. Council Member Grossnickle said he did not think they should interview anyone that
had already sent in an application. Council Member Wright said he thought the Council should
interview the firm prior to engaging their services and that he did not think employees should be
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allowed to participate in the selection of their next boss. Council Member Frierson said if they
needed a search firm to find a city manager, then he was fine with that. Mr. Anderson said he
could ask the consultant to meet with them.
A Motion ta schedule a meeting between City Council and SGR within the week was
made by Council Member Pickle. Council Member Pickle added to his Motion that if SGR
could not meet, then contact Mercer. The Motion was seconded by Council Member Wright.
Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
19. First reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 2011-050: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 31, TRAFFIC CODE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF PARIS, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE VII TOWING AND
IMPOUNDMENTS POLICY, PROVIDING FOR THE TOWING AND
IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES WHERE DRIVERS FAIL TO PROVIDE PROOF
OF LIABILITY INSURANCE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF
STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS; 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.
Chief Bob Hundley explained the following Ordinance as follows: "On a traffic law
violation stop in which the driver cannot provide proof of required insurance coverage, police
officers will issue a citation only for failure to provide proof of financial responsibility. If the
driver has not been issued a driver's license or the licensee has been revoked or suspended (not
just expired) and cannot provide proof of required insurance coverage and the insurance database
does not confirm minimal insurance coverage, the driver will be issued a citation far failure to
provide proof of financial responsibility and the vehicle is impounded by the on call wrecker
service. If the driver has been convicted previously of not having insurance and cannot provide
proof of insurance, the driver will be issued a citation for failure to provide proof of financial
responsibility and the vehicle will be impounded by the on call wrecker service. If the driver is
involved in a traffic collision and cannot provide proof of required insurance coverage and the
insurance database does not confirm minima] insurance coverage, the driver will be issued a
citation for failure to provide proof of financial responsibility and the vehicle impounded by the
on call wrecker service. The driver or owner of the vehicle will have to provide proof of
insurance coverage to the police department before the vehicle will be released from impound.
Any towing or storage fees will be the responsibility of the vehicle's owner. If the vehicle is not
retrieved from the wrecker service, the wrecker service may begin their legal procedure for an unclaimed
vehicle." Chief Hundley said the Ordinance would not go into effect until January l, 2012,
which would allow an education period for ainendments to the Ordinance.
A Motion to invoke the super majority rule was made by Council Member Pickle and
seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
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A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by
Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays.
20. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/ar City Staff pursuant to
Resolution No. 2004-081.
Council Member Pickle reminded everyone of the Industry Appreciation Celebration
taking place on Friday, October 28rf' from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Wildcat Creek Quail
Resort.
21. Adjournment.
There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member
Pickle and was seconded by Mayor Hashmi. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays. The meeting was
adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
A.J. HASHMI, MAYOR
JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK
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