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02 Council Minutes (10/04/01)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 4, 2001 The City Council of the City of Paris met in regular session, Thursday, October 4, 2001, 6:00 P. M., Paris Junior College, Applied Technology Building, Room 1016, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, Texas. Mayor Michael J. Pfiester called the meeting to order with the following Council Members present: John F. Bell, Richard Manning, Joe E. McCarthy, John A. Carter, Jr., and Benny Plata. Also present were City Manager Michael E. Malone, City Attorney Larry W. Schenk, and City Clerk Mattie Cunningham. The Invocation was given by Jeff Bolton with the Christian Fellowship Church. City Manager Malone presented the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission's meeting for October l, 2001, and is hereto attached to these minutes as Exhibit A. Mayor Pfiester declared the public hearing open to consider the petition of Jerome Chapman for a change in zoning from a Two-Family Dwelling District (2F) to a Neighborhood Service District (NS) on Lot l, City Block 227, being number 1707 Pine Bluff. Mayor Pfiester announced that this item had been tabled at a prior meeting, and a motion was in order to bring it from the table. A motion was made by Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manning, to bring the above item from the table. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Pfiester called for proponents to appear, and Carolyn King, 32 17th N. E., came forward telling the City Council that she is renting the lot from Mr. Chapman, and has a trailer on the property. Ms. King said she was using it as a concession stand on a temporary basis until Mr. Chapman sells or builds on the property. Steve Methven, Chief Building Official, advised the City Council that they had been furnished a copy of a letter from Mr. And Mr. Jerome Chapman stating Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 2 that they would like to have the property rezoned as Neighborhood Service because he owns the adj oining property, which is already zoned Neighborhood Service. No one else appeared, and the public hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 2001-066 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AND CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES ESTABLISHED BY THE ZONING MAP OF SAID CITY; ESTABLISHING A NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT (NS) ON LOT l, CITY BLOCK 227, ON PROPERTY BELONGING TO JEROME CHAPMAN, SO AS TO INCLUDE THEREIN TERRITORY FORMERLY DESIGNATED AS A TWO- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (2F); DESIGNATING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT (NS) SO ESTABLISHED; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, WAS PRESENTED. A motion was made by Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manning, for adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Pfiester declared the public hearing open to consider the petition of Watson Malcom for a change in zoning from a One-Family Dwelling District No. 2(SF-2) to a One-Family Dwelling District No. 2(SF-2) with Specific Use Permit (25) Day Care Center on Lot 24, Block 4, Mayer Addition, being number 3230 Bonham Street. Mayor Pfiester called for opponents to appear, and Steve Walker, Attorney, appeared before the City Council representing the petitioner. Mr. Walker Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 3 presented a petition of the people whose children are being cared for by the Malcom's. Mr. Walker advised that the Malcoms have been operating a group daycare facility for five years at the location on Bonham Street. He said it was regulated by the state and they can have twelve children at any given time but no more than twelve children. The daycare facility is also subsidized by the state and is in compliance with all their guidelines. Mr. Walker advised that they appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission asking for a special use permit for a daycare facility in order for them to have more children as there is a need in that area of the city for daycare. Mr. Walker said this is a twenty-four hour a day facility. Mr. Walker said they had opposition at the Planning and Zoning Commission's meeting because several neighbors did not know that for the past five years his clients have been operating a daycare center, and felt that spoke well of his clients as it is not causing anyone problems; however, Mr. Methven advised that under current zoning guidelines even though the state allows a daycare facility to have up to twelve children without a zoning change, the city's ordinance provides that a person can have only four children at one time. Mr. Walker pointed out that according to his client, there is probably more than one hundred state subsidized daycare facilities in the city that are operating under the state program, and none of them are aware that they are currently out of compliance with the City of Paris. Mr. Walker advised the City Council that after the Planning and Zoning Commission had ruled, the members started discussing the zoning requirements and realized that it would put his client out of business. Mr. Walker said the Planning and Zoning Commission said if he would amend the request and bring it back, they would probably feel like recommending that she be able to keep the status quo and have up to twelve children at a time because the City Council could grant a limited use permit and stipulate the number of children. Mr. Walker said they would like to have the daycare facility so that his client does not lose the business investment that they made during the last five years. He asked that City Council grant the request to have a special use permit for a daycare facility up to twelve children. City Attorney Schenk advised that what has come before the City Council Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 4 tonight is a denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission; it would take a three-fourths vote, that is a 6-0 total maj ority vote, by the City Council to take action other than that the P&Z has recommended. Mr. Schenk also pointed out that there has been a protest petition filed against the zoning change and also in that instance, there has to be a three-fourth vote by the entire City Council. Therefore, under state law and the city's ordinance it would take a 6-0 vote by City Council for the petition/proposal to be approved tonight. Margaret McCarthy, 7067 S. W. 19th Street, appeared before the City Council advising that her children have been going to this daycare for four years. Ms. McCarthy said they provided a wonderful service for her children. Ms. McCarthy said they have a very nice clean home. Angelia Anya, 405 N. W. 14th Street, came forward telling the City Council that she has been using the Malcom's Daycare for the past five years. Ms. Anya said she was a single mother and worked shift work and this daycare is the only one in the city that has every shift change that she has in her schedule. Ms. Anya said she was appearing in support of the zoning change. Betty Hindman, 3305 Bonham, also appeared speaking in opposition to the zoning change. Ms. Hindman stated that people live in the homes in this area and do not operate businesses in those homes. She pointed out that there are many elderly people living in the neighborhood and they have pride in their homes and yards. It was Ms. Hindman's request that the neighborhood be kept strictly as residential. Linda Butler, 3345 W. Kaufman Street, appeared before the City Council advising that her family has been living in this neighborhood since 1977. Ms. Butler felt the daycare would take away from the neighborhood quality, and they do not want that because they have worked hard to create an extended family. Ms. Butler did tell the City Council that she has not been bothered with the daycare. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 5 No one else appeared, and the public hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 2001-067 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AND CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES ESTABLISHED BY THE ZONING MAP OF SAID CITY; ESTABLISHING A ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2(SF-2) WITH SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (25) DAY CARE ON LOT 24, CITY BLOCK 4, MAYER ADDITION, ON PROPERTY BELONGING TH WATSON MALCOM, SO AS TO INCLUDE THEREIN TERRITORY FORMERLY DESIGNATED AS A ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2(SF-2); DESIGNATING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2 (SF-2) WITH SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (25) DAY CARE SO ESTABLISHED; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00; REPEALING AL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, WAS PRESENTED. City Attorney Schenk discussed with those opposing the zoning change of the possibility of agreeing to the daycare with a limit of twelve children at any given time. The opposition did agree to the limit of twelve children at any given time. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Plata for adoption of the ordinance with an amendment that will allow for the Day Care to have only twelve children at any given time. The motion was seconded by Councilman Carter. The motion carried 6 ayes 0 nays. ORDINANCE NO. 2001-068 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SITE PLAN FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER AND OFFICE CENTER (PD-a-t), PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED BY THE ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 85-026, FOR LOT l, CITY BLOCK 319; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; REPEALINGALL ORDINANCES ORPARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, WAS PRESENTED. A motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Carter, for adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Pfiester asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the previous meeting; there being none, a motion was made by Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Bell, for approval of the minutes. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Malone presented the minutes for the Paris Public Library Advisory Board with a recommendation for appointment of a member to the Library Advisory Board. Resolution No. 2001-161, appointing Keith Williamson to serve as a member of the Library Advisory Board of the City of Paris for a term of three (3) years, beginning July 1, 2001, and ending June 30, 2004, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Carter, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Malone presented the minutes of the Paris Economic Development Corporation with no action being required. Mayor Pfiester announced that the next item on the agenda was the personal appearance by Kenny Kammer on behalf of S. I. Management, Inc. and KG Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 7 Properties, LLP, requesting a tax abatement for an assisted living community development. Gary Vest, representing the Paris Economic Development Corporation, came forward advising the City Council that Mr. Kammer has asked to withdraw his request because he had changed his mind. No action was needed on providing directions to city staff regarding a request for tax abatement by S. L Management, Inc., and KG Properties, LLP. City Manager Malone advised the City Council that they had been furnished the minutes of the Airport Advisory Board with no action being required. Mayor Pfiester declared the Public Hearing open 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, and Welch Circle, thence southerly to tie into the existing City collection system. Shawn Napier, City Engineer, came forward presenting a plan for this project and explained that it starts at the Morningside Lift Station , crosses Highway 82 East, and at this point it follows the lot line all the way up to Pine Mill Road. Mr. Napier said in this area the city needs to obtain four large easements from property owners. He said at that point the project spreads out covering Pine Mill Road, and extending up Mockingbird, Meadowlark and Cope. Mr. Napier said there will be an additional line going over to serve the Golden Acre Estate. Mr. Napier said in reviewing the plans, he came across a few places where they had missed a couple of houses and additional properties that do not have houses on it at this time. Mr Napier said this project will provide a sewer two way clean-out to the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 8 property line and will serve as a breaking point between the city and property owner's line. He advised that it will be the property owner's responsibility to have a licensed plumber take the line from the city's line to the property owner's house. Mr. Napier said the city will work with the property owners any way they can to try to make it a shorter sewer run in order to be more cost effective. Mr. Napier said the lift station on 42nd N.E. will be eliminated in order to save everyone some money. He said the city will need three additional easements in the Golden Acres Addition. Mr. Napier explained the assessment program to all present, saying that the portion of the project that includes the collection system being built will be constructed on an assessment basis and the cost of he interceptor portion of the project will not be assessed. He explained that the tributary area method will be used to assign cost for the collection system, treating the drainage area like a rainfall drainage area, but removing the portion that is already being served by city sewer, approximately 170 acres. All ofthe property to be assessed will be assessed on a percentage basis. He stated that the drainage area included approximately 170 acres, but that only 46 acres would be assessed under this program. Mr. Napier advised that state law allows the city to assess 90% of the cost to everyone in the area, but the way he has broken it out with the tributary method the city is only going to assess 26.8% of the cost instead of the 90% that state law allows. Mr. Napier said another method that is sometimes used is the front footage method. What that consists of is taking the length of the property along a dedicated street and coming up with a cost per foot of sewer line, but in this case, it was deemed unfair. City Attorney Schenk advised that as a result of adding additional property they will send out a second notice and have an additional public hearing. City Attorney Schenk also explained the assessment process. Johnny Exum, 4555 Pine Mill Road, came forward stating that if he has read the letter that the city mailed out correctly, there are 7,9761inear feet of eight inch pipe at a cost of $551,000.00. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 9 City Engineer Napier advised that the $551,000.00 cost mentioned is for the interceptor and collector line. City Attorney Schenk said that this amount would also include the engineering cost. He pointed out that there are a number of costs that are not being assessed because they have been disqualified. He said the total cost at this point that is eligible for assessment under this last number that Mr. Napier has at this time is $115,000.00. Mr. Schenk advised that this would be the only cost that will be assessed, and the city will pay the balance of the cost. Ken Brown, 530 Meadowlark Drive, came forward asking what the time frame the city was considering for completion of the project. Mayor Pfiester advised that the time for the project to begin is scheduled for Apri12002. He said the requirement of easements has caused the delay in the project. City Manager Malone further advised that this project has been changed from what was originally planned. The proposed lines have been relocated in the new plan and the plan has also been changed to eliminate a lift station. These changes had also been a factor in slowing down the project. Craig Skidmore, 4310 Pine Mill Road, was present expressing his concern for his mother as she has 3.95 acres with one hook-up. She is elderly and cannot afford the cost of this project. Charlene Ellis, Mockingbird Lane, appeared before the City Council discussing the sewer project in her area. Royce Brunson, 40 Meadowlark, came forward and discussed the fact that the city first said it was too wet, then it was too dry to get this project going. He expressed concern about the delay in the project and the effect the delay would have on project costs. City Attorney Schenk said the right-of-way is the first issue. The city still has to acquire these easements and if we make offers to people based on our Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 10 assessments of the value, and they accept those offers, then the city already has the easements drawn up. City Attorney Schenk said as a result of adding these other properties, the city must send new notices and have a second public hearing in November. This will not slow the project down, because the City Council is being asked tonight to authorize city staff to acquire the easements. City Attorney Schenk further advised that the residents will receive another letter with a revised cost in it based on adding the additional lots. City Attorney Schenk explained the city's policy for the payment of assessments. A prior resolution that was adopted said assessments are to be paid over a maximum of a seven-year period of time with zero percent interest if it is timely paid with a minimum payment of $25.00 per month. James Wright, 4435 Pine Mill Road, came forward stating that at the present time he is on county water, and wanted to know if the City of Paris was buying out Lamar County Water Supply in that area. City Manager Malone advised that the city is going to try to acquire all of the water lines that are within the city limits of the City of Paris, and city staff is presently working with Lamar County Water Supply to try to get this issue worked out. No one else appeared, and the public hearing was declared closed. Mayor Pfiester called for consideration of and action on an ordinance 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, and Welch Circle, and authorizing the City Manager to proceed with the proj ect. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manning, to table action on the ordinance. The motion carried Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 11 6 ayes, 0 nays. ORDINANCE NO. 2001-069 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 6-34 TO ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 6 OF SAID CODE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF T-HANGAR RENTAL FEES AT COX FIELD AIRPORT; REPEALINGALL ORDINANCES ORPARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, WAS PRESENTED. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manning, seconded by Councilman Bell, for adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 2001-163, resolving that the City of Paris establishing the City of Paris as a City of Character with the International Association of Character Cities, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Carter, seconded by Councilman Plata, for approval ofthe resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 2001-164, approving the form of the First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement Between the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, and Lamar Power Partners, LP, formerly Panda Paris Power, L.P. dated February 18,1999, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, for approval of the resolution, was presented. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 2001-165, awarding the bid and authorizing the execution of a contract for the printing and distribution of utility bills for the Water Billing Office to DataProse, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Carter, for approval ofthe resolution. The Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 12 motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nay. Resolution No. 2001-166, resolving that the Airport Advisory Board is hereby expanded by the addition of two (2) additional positions, said Board hereafter to consist of a chairman and eight (8) members, or a total of nine (9) members, each to serve a term of two (2) years, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Carter, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 5 ayes, 1 nay, Mayor Pro Tem Manning voting no. Resolution No. 2001-167, appointing Eric S. Clifford and Rod Kosterman to serve as new members of the Airport Advisory Board of the City of Paris for terms which end December 31, 2002, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Plata, seconded by Councilman Carter, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 5 ayes, 1 nay, Mayor Pro Tem Manning voting no. Resolution No. 2001-168,approving and adopting a lease policy and master lease agreement for all future private hangar leases at Cox Field Airport, was presented. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manning, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 2001-169, approving the form of the contract between the City of Paris and Children's Medical Center of Dallas for non-emergency transport of patients at Cox Field Airport, and authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute said contract with Children's Medical Center, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Plata for approval of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Carter and carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 2001-170, authorizing and directing the City Attorney, Larry W. Schenk, to proceed to acquire by condemnation or otherwise the property for the extension of sanitary sewer system improvements to provide sanitary Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 13 sewer service to properties and property owners located in subdivisions generally described as 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 and Welch Circle, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manning, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 2001-171, declaring a 0.0281 acre tract of land located at 27tn Street N. E. and Hickory to be surplus and authorizing the sale of said property to Brad Shelton dba Paris Suzuki Kawasaki in accordance with state law and at fair market value, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Plata, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 2001-172 authorizing the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to a Letter of Consent by and between the City of Paris and Meridian Alliance Group, LLC, and its client, Swatsell, Inc., for the siting of a ground water monitoring well in the right-of way (former Kiamichi Railroad easement) located in the 1100 Block of N. Main Street in the City of Paris, was presented. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manning, seconded by Councilman Carter, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 2001-173, approving and authorizing an interlocal contract pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code by and between the City and the County of Lamar for repair of a portion of a road known as Old Brookston Road between the intersection of said road with FM 137, north and east to the intersection of said road with Southwest Loop 286 to provide improved access to citizens and property annexed to the City of Paris, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manning, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 5 ayes, 1 nays, Councilman Plata voting no. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 14 Resolution No. 2001-174, setting the date of a second public hearing on levying an assessment on benefitted property to pay a portion of the cost of the expanded scope of the sanitary sewer 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, and Welch Circle, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Carter, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 2001-175, directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the repair of the Gateway Project entry sign at the south entrance to Paris, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manning, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Pfiester called for consideration of and action by motion on suggested speed limits to be included in a draft ordinance to be forwarded to TxDOT for FM 137 and FM 79. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Plata to recommend 30 miles per hour speed limits for both FM 137 and FM 79 for the draft ordinances. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Pfiester called for a report from the City Attorney on the meeting of Cities Aggregate Power Project (CAPP) which is concerned with the purchase of power following deregulation. City Attorney Schenk advised that the City Council had been furnished material regarding the purchase of power following deregulation. He and the City Manager had attended a meeting of the Board in Dallas and the Board is close to selecting an electric provider. He reported the following as told to them in the meeting: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 15 Cities will have a lower cost for power which will be lower than what the city would have if the City of Paris was not a member of CAPP. No one knows if the cost of power will actually go down as a result of deregulation. The PUC's priority is not to lower consumer cost but to make sure there is competition. The two do not necessarily go together Another problem is that we are behind the curve in terms of the timing as the legislature anticipates, because the PUC has not made a number of critical rulings that they need to make with regard to certain components of the overall rate for electricity. These include how the cost of gas is going to be allocated among the parties in terms of the power plant, the power distribution systems, and the retail electric provider. The PUC does not anticipate making those decisions until November. This will make it difficult to sign a contract before the end of the year. The speculation is that the PUC will also extend the time frame for deregulation to go into effect. Terry Townsend, Director of Public Works, came forward presenting a slide show and an update on some of the projects that the city has completed or that are still in the process. Betty Landon, Library Director, came forward telling the City Council that effective October 5, 2001, their new schedule will be in place and they will be open six days a week. There being no further business, a motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Plata, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. MICHAEL J. PFIESTER, MAYOR Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting October 4, 2001 Page 16 ATTEST: MATTIE CUNNINGHAM CITY CLERK