00 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS
PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY BUILDING, ROOM 1016
2400 CLARKSVlLLE STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2001
6:00 O'CLOCK, P.M.
(NOTE:
AGENDA
It is respectfully requested that presentations before the City Council
be confined to two minutes or less.)
Call meeting to order and invocation.
Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (July 16, 2001; July 30, 2001)
Receipt of reports from committees, boards, and commissions:
A. Paris Public Library Advisory Board. (October 17, 2001)
B. Airport Advisory Board. (October 16, 2001)
C. Paris Economic Development Corporation. (October 17, 2001)
(1)
Personal appearance by Kenny Kammer on behalf of S.I.
Management, Inc. and KG Properties, LLP requesting a tax
abatement for an assisted living community development.
(2)
Provide direction to City staff regarding a request for tax
abatement by S.I. Management, Inc. and KG Properties, LLP.
Personal Appearance(s).
Audrey J. Evans, 874 Cedar Street, requesting that the City adopt an
ordinance specifying the number of domestic and farm animals that can
be kept at a residence inside the City limits and prohibiting the burial
of animal remains at residences.
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Brad Hutchison, attorney, McLaughlin, Hutchison & Hunt, on behalf of
clients for pro rata participation by the City on the extension of Pine Mill
Road from 30th Street N.E. to Collegiate Drive.
(1)
Consideration of and possible action on pro rata participation by
the City on the extension of Pine Mill Road from 30th Street N.E.
to Collegiate Drive.
Public hearing to consider levying assessments on benefitted property for a
portion of the cost of the expansion of the sanitary sewer line extension for
the Cope Addition, Suburban Estates Addition, Golden Acre Addition, and
certain tracts in the E. Crow Survey along Meadowlark Street, Mockingbird
Street, Cope Street, Pine Mill Road, Thomas Drive, Welch Circle, and 46th
Street N.E., thence southerly to tie into the existing City collection system.
Consideration of and action on the following ordinances:
Levying assessments on benefitted property for a portion of the cost of
the expansion of the sanitary sewer line extension for the Cope
Addition, Suburban Estates Addition, Golden Acre Addition, and certain
tracts in the E. Crow Survey along Meadowlark Street, Mockingbird
Street, Cope Street, Pine Mill Road, Thomas Drive, Welch Circle, and
46th Street N.E., and authorizing the City Manager to proceed with the
project.
Amending Section 16-27 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris
to provide a separate fee for large brush pickup and providing for
disposal of brush delivered to the City by residents at no additional
charge; Amending Section 16-28(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Paris to reference the fee for large brush pickup.
Adopting Section 3-4 to Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Paris, entitled "Proximity of establishments selling Alcoholic
beverages to churches, schools, etc., regulated penalty for violation."
Consideration of and action on the following resolutions:
Awarding the bid and approving and authorizing the execution of a
contract for the repair of the Gateway Project entry sign located at the
south entrance to Paris.
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Approving and authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with
Star-NET Online Systems for use of the City's water tower located on
24th Street N.E. for the placement of antennas.
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional
services agreement with Hayter Engineering, Inc. for professional
services for the proposed drainage improvement project from E. Price
Street to Simpson Street.
Approving and authorizing the execution of Change Order No. One to
the contract with Hilliard & Sons Contractors, Inc. for the Eastgate
Subdivision Street and Drainage Improvement Project.
Approving and authorizing a grant application to the Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division, through the Ark-Tex Council of
Governments, for a Violence Against Women Act Grant.
Approving the advertisement for bids for the purchase of one (1) Model
Year 2002 4-Wheeled Excavator for use in the Parks and Rights-of-Way
Division of the Public Works Department.
Approving the advertisement for bids for the purchase of one (1) Model
Year 2002 Oil Distributor Truck for use in the Street Division of the
Public Works Department.
Approving the purchase of one (1) Model Year 2002 4-Wheel Drive
Backhoe/Loader for use in the Water and Sewer Divisions of the Public
Works Department through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Governments.
Approving the purchase of one (1) Model Year 2002 Ford F350 Type
Ambulance through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Governments.
Declaring as surplus property a '1968 Mack Fire Engine Model CF611 F,
Serial ~063, and two old hydraulic rescue tools; approving the sale of
said fire engine to Texas A&M Fire Academy for consideration that the
academy allow ten (10) Paris recruits to attend basic training at one-half
(1/2) the regular price.
Nominating a candidate for membership on the Board of Directors of
the Lamar County Appraisal District.
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Authorizing the purchase of five (5) upgrades for the End Tidal Carbon
Dioxide Monitors in use by the Emergency Medical Services in the
amount of $21,372.50.
Directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications and
authorizing the advertisement for bids for the replacement of an 8"
water main at Cox Field Airport.
Discussion of and possible action on directions to staff regarding the
preparation of an ordinance in conformance with HB t 362 for the regulation,
registration, and certification of dangerous wild animals to be kept in the city
limits,
Discuss proposals for and consider approval of a resolution authorizing the
City Attorney to negotiate and the Mayor to execute a professional services
contract with a qualified attorney or attorneys for delinquent tax collection
services for the City of Paris.
Discussion of and possible action on directions to staff regarding SB 522,
shortening the period of time for vesting by City employees under the Texas
Municipal Retirement System.
Referrals.
Staff Reports.
A. Director of Finance.
(1)
Presentation regarding the new utility bills to be sent beginning
in November.
B. City Attorney.
(1)
Recognition of the efforts of City employees who participated in
the recent United Way campaign.
C. City Manager.
(1) Update regarding Public Works Department matters.
(2) Update regarding Utilities Department matters.
(3) Update regarding Paris Public Library matters.
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13. Adjournment.
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Update regarding Community Development Department matters.
Update regarding Engineering Department matters.
Update regarding Police Department matters.
Update regarding Fire/EMS Department matters.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2001,
BULLETIN BOARD.
O'CLOCK, P.M., CITY HALL