05-CITY COUNCIL 05.13.13 AND 05.20.13 MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
May 13, 2013
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
May 13, 2013, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas.
Present: Mayor: A.J. Hashmi
Council Members: Aaron Jenkins; Billie Lancaster; John Wright;
Richard Grossnickle; Matt Frierson; and Cleonne
Drake
City Staff: John Godwin, City Manager; Kent McIlyar, City
Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Gene Anderson,
Finance Director; Kent Klinkerman, EMS Director;
Shawn Napier, City Engineer; Larry Wright, Fire
Chief; Bob Hundley, Police Chief; and Doug
Harris, Utilities Director
OAening Agenda
1. 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. a. Citizens' forum.
John House, 1446 Clarksville Street, Paris, Texas — he wanted to know if there were
going to be any types of incentives for development in West Paris. Mayor Hashmi said there
was a discussion item on the agenda regarding development.
b. Proclamation declaring the month of May as National Bike Awareness Month —
Project Bike.
Mayor Hashmi read and presented a proclamation to Mr. Prakash.
c. Proclamation declaring the month of May as Motorcycle Awareness Month.
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Mayor Hashmi read and presented a proclamation to Mr. Womack.
Mayar Hashmi — he said passage of the bond election was an overwhelming victory for
the citizens of Paris.
Consent A�enda
Mayor Hashmi inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the
Consent Agenda for discussion. Council Member Wright asked for discussion on item 17,
specifically he expressed concern about the amount of trafiic on 19th Street S.W., which already
had a bottleneck situation, and what would be the effect of an increased speed limit. He asked
that this be brought to the appropriate authority's attention.
A Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Council Member Frierson and
seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
5. Approve the minutes from the City Council meeting on Apri122, 2013.
6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards, commissions, and committees:
a. Paris Public Library (3-20-2013)
b. Planning and Zoning Commission (3-4-2013 and 4-1-2013)
c. Paris Board of Adjustment (1-8-2013)
7. Proclamation recognizing Emergency Medical Services Week.
8. Proclamation declaring the month of May as Building Safety Week.
9. Approve the Final Plat of Lots 1, 2,3 and 4, Block D, Hilltop Subdivision #2, located in
the 400 Block of 25th Street N.E.
10. Approve the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Robinson Addition CB 79, located in the 200
Block of West Provine Street.
11. Approve the Final Plat of Lot 1 and 1-A, Block C, Morningside North #3, located in the
4300 to 4400 Block of Lamar Avenue.
12. Approve the Final Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Paris Habitat Addition 112-F, located at
1435 East Washington Street.
13. Approve the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Lakes Regional MHMR Addition CB 78,
located at 22 West Cherry Street.
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14. Approve the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Potters Industries, LLC Addition 355, located
at 1607 19th Street N. W.
15. Approve the Replat of Lot 1-20, Block A, Martin Block Addition, located in the 600
Block of 7`" Street N.W.
16. Approve a mutual aid agreement between the Paris Fire Department and the Hopewell
Volunteer Fire Department.
17. Approve ORDINANCE NO. 2013-017: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COLINCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM, REASONABLE
AND PRUDENT RATES OF SPEED ON FM 137 (19TH STREET S.W.) STARTING
AT THE INTERSECTION OF FARM-TO-MARKET HIGHWAY 137 (19TH STREET
S.W.) AND BUSINESS US 82-W KNOWN AS BONHAM STREET, iN A
SOUTHERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 0.200 MILES A
SPEED LIMIT OF THIRTY (30) MILE PER HOUR AT ALL TIMES; THENCE
SOUTHERLY A DISTANCE OF 0.400 MILES A SPEED LIMIT OF THIRTY-FIVE
(35) MILES PER HOUR AT ALL TIMES; THENCE SOUTHERLY A DISTANCE OF
0.533 MILES A SPEED LIMIT OF FORTY-FIVE (45) MILES PER HOUR AT ALL
TIMES; THENCE SOUTHERLY A DISTANCE OF 1.033 MILES, A SPEED LIMIT
OF FIFTY-FIVE (55) MILES PER HOUR AT ALL TIMES TO THE SOUTH CITY
LIMITS OF PARIS; 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.
Regular Agenda
18. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2013-017: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
NOMINATING JS BAKING, LLC PROJECT TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM THROUGH THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT BANK FOR DESIGNATION AS A QUALIFIED BUSINESS AND
ENTERPRISE PROJECT UNDER THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT,
CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PARIS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM;
PROVIDING TAX INCENTIVES; MAKING OTHER FINDiNGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
PEDC Director Steve Gilbert asked that the City Council nominate Skinner as an
enterprise project. He explained that if Skinner had the designation, they would be able to
receive a rebate of the State only sales ta�c on all eligible expenses during the start-up phase. Mr.
Gilbert said this was revenue neutral for the City of Paris.
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Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in
support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor
Hashmi closed the public hearing.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Wright and seconded by
Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
19. Conduct a public hearing and take action on ORDINANCE NO. 2013-018: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COLTNCIL 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 3, BEING CITY BLOCK
341, AND TRACT 26 OF THE J. BOURLAND SURVEY A#69, BEING LOCATED
AT 2965 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, 1N THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY,
TEXAS, FROM AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A) 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 EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Engineer Shawn Napier said this application was filed for the purpose of changing
the portion of the property that was zoned agriculture to match the other portion of the property,
which was zoned commercial.
Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in
support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor
Hashmi closed the public hearing.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Frierson and seconded by
Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
Mayor Hashmi announced that the applicants for items 20 and 21 had withdrawn their
requests, so there was no action to be taken. He also said the water and rate study would be
moved their May 20t�' agenda, due to a scheduling conflict. Mayor Hashmi moved to item 23.
20. Conduct a public hearing and take action on an Ordinance changing the zoning rom a
Heavy Industrial District (HI) to a Commercial District (C) on Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5, City
Block 154, located in the 600 to 1000 Block of West Washington Street.
21. Conduct a public hearing and take action on an Ordinance changing the zoning from a
General Retail District (GR) to a Commercial District (C) on Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and
west half of 24, Sperry's ls` Addition Block 8, located at 24 N.W. 28`�' Street, 2750 and
2780 Bonham Street.
22. Presentation of the 2013 Water and Rate Study.
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23. Discuss and act on policies and plans for annexation/disannexation requests.
City Manager John Godwin said they had previously discussed an overall policy for
annexations/disannexations. Mr. Godwin specifically reviewed seven criteria for annexation,
which included enclave, urban development, growth center, adverse impact, option to expand,
populated area and long-term development. He explained disannexation would be just the
opposite in that if none of the seven criteria happened, then a disannexation would be
appropriate. Mr. Godwin further explained that residents only paid for services they received
from the City. He said if a resident does not get water or sewer, that resident does not get a water
or sewer bill. He emphasized that this should be looked at from a holistic view, not one lot here
and one lot there and recommended that Council approve the policy. Council Member Wright
stated that county water was more expensive than city water, and he felt residents would rather
have city sewer than septic tanks. Mayor Hashmi said he did agree there needed to be a
consistent policy, but he thought if the City could give a discount to those residents who did not
have water and sewer that the City should do so. He said if the City could not give a discount,
and they were going to keep them in the City, that he thought they should sincerely try all efforts
to get water and sewer services to them or least develop a plan as to when the City will provide
those services to the residents. Mr. Godwin said some of the residents were in areas the City
could not sell water to because they were in the CCN. Council Member Frierson said the CCN
was a real issue and inquired about the rate. Mr. Godwin said that rate was set by the State of
Texas and the rate did not change whether the City got bigger or smaller. Mr. Godwin said staff
would get a CCN and ETJ map to the City Council priar to Council making a final decision.
Mayor Hashmi said he would like more time to review the policy.
A Motion to table this item was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by
Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Mayor Hashmi asked that this item
be placed on the June 24`�' agenda.
Mayor Hashmi said he wanted to move item 28 forward on the agenda. A Motion to
move item 28 forward was made by Council Member Grossnickle and seconded by Council
Member Hashmi. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
28. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to
Resolution No. 2004-081.
Mayor Hashmi said that Paris News reporter Krista Goerte was getting married and had
accepted a job in the metroplex. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Hashmi expressed
appreciation for her services to the City and presented her with a key to the City.
24. Discuss criteria and guidelines for creation of a residential tax abatement program.
City Attorney Kent McIlyar explained that Council would need to establish five policy
areas if they decided to move forward with a residential tax abatement program. He said the first
to be considered was the reinvestment zone as related to identification of the areas they wanted
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to offer economic incentives to spur rehabilitation and remodeling of existing housing and
constr�ction of in-fill housing. Next, Mr. McIlyar said they would need to establish a minimum
investment a person must make in a residential structure to be eligible for a tax abatement, as
well a term of the tax abatement. He explained that the City may abate any percentage of the
taxes from zero to 100% over the term of the ta�c abatement not to exceed ten years. Mr. McIlyar
said in the alternative, the City could create a program where the percentage of tax abatement
decreases over time. Mr. McIlyar also said the that City Council must decide whether the
residential tax abatement programs would only apply to single-family houses or whether it would
include duplex, triplexes, quadplexes and apartments buildings.
Mayor Hashmi said he favored a reinvestment zone in West Paris, because they wanted
growth in West Paris. He said that the Council might want to consider a tax abatement for a less
percentage for less years in other areas where there was already growth. Mayor Hashmi also
suggested they look at something like 20% of the investment of the cost of the house or
improvement of the house, instead of a specific dollar amount. He said his opinion was not to
give a tax abatement longer than five years and that it be on a decreasing scale each year. Mayor
Hashmi said his opinion was that the tax abatement should only be for single dwelling homes.
Council Member Grossnickle and Council Member Jenkins agreed with the mayor. Council
Member Lancaster said that West Paris was more needy, but there were a couple of spots in other
areas in the City that needed help. Council Member Wright said they should also consider the
vacant lots and the houses that were up for demolition and how that would impact the total
number of vacant lots. He said he favored a percentage of the investment or percent of the
appraised value or percent of the increased appraised value as a guideline. Council Member
Frierson said he was fine with the percentage ideal and suggested they might looking at
mirroring terms similar to what had been done for the historic district. He said West Paris did
need a lot of help, but there were other spots that needed help too. Council Member Drake
inquired about the legality of percentages. Mr. McIlyar said if they go with percentages, his
opinion was they would have to create two separate programs. Mayor Hashmi asked that
Council Members write in detail what they wanted in the residential tax abatement program and
bring it back to a future meeting. Mr. Godwin said staff would prepare a map of the districts for
the Council. It was a consensus of the Council to place this item on the June 24th agenda.
A Motion to table this item was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by
Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
25. Receive and discuss quarterly report from Paris Economic Development Corporation.
PEDC Director Steve Gilbert said that two new companies were looking at moving to
Paris and they were waiting to hear back from the companies. He referenced Project Fryer
would be about a$20 million project and would bring manufacturing jobs to Paris. He added
that Project Sims would possibly bring 200 manufacturing jobs. Mr. Gilbert said PEDC was
working on a tax abatement for Project Lakes. He said the investor of Project Jewel decided to
put that plant in Arizona and would be reimbursing PEDC for the funds expended to Project
Jewel. Mayor Hashmi told Mr. Gilbert that he should refrain from making announcements in the
newspaper, such as the one where he announced there were 300 jobs coming to Paris. He said
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those type of announcements should not be made until confirmed in writing, because it was not
fair to the residents.
Mr. Gilbert said he was planning to give the PEDC budget to the board on Tuesday.
Council Member Drake asked that the Council get the PEDC budget in advance of it being
presented to Council. Council Member Frierson said while in Austin for Lamar County Days, he
heard from several people that the PEDC was doing a good job. Council Member Jenkins said
he hoped that PEDC would continue to bring jobs to Paris. Council Member Grossnickle asked
for a comparison of the budget between this year and last year. Mr. Gilbert said this years'
budget was $600,000 and last year it was $800,000. Mayor Hashmi thanked Mr. Gilbert for his
report, reminded Mr. Gilbert that said he was going to decrease the PEDC overhead by 40% and
asked that he continue his quarterly reports to the City Council. He also reminded Mr. Gilbert to
cautiously use funds for qualified 4A projects, because the funds were from taxpayers.
26. 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, as follows: Ed Darnell v. Union Pacific
Railroad and City of Paris; Cause No. 81476, 6th Judicial District Court, Lamar County,
Texas.
Mayor Hashmi convened City Council into executive session at 6:48 p.m.
27. Reconvene into Open Session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in
Executive Session.
Mayor Hashmi reconvened City Council into open session at 6:53 p.m. A Motion to
approve the City of Paris to represent Robert Talley in the Ed Darnell lawsuit was made by
Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0
nays.
28. Adjournment.
There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member
Frierson and was seconded by Council Member Drake. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. The
meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK
A.J. HASHMI, MAYOR
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
May 20, 2013
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
May 20, 2013, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas.
Present: Mayor: A.J. Hasl�mi
Council Members: Aaron Jenkins; Billie Lancaster; John Wright;
Richard Grossnickle; Matt Frierson; and Cleonne
Drake
City Staff: John Godwin, City Manager; Kent McIlyar, City
Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Gene Anderson,
Finance Director; Shawn Napier, City Engineer;
Priscilla McAnally, Library Director; Larry Wright,
Fire Chief; Bob Hundley, Police Chief; Alan
Efrussy, Planning Director; and Doug Harris,
Utilities Director
Opening Agenda
1. Call meeting to order.
Mayor Hashmi called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Invocation.
Finance Director Gene Anderson gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Grossnickle led the pledge.
4. a. Citizen's forum.
Ray Banks, 3450 Robin Road, Paris, Texas — he inquired if those who requested
disannexation were informed those who were paying sewer and water, were subsidizing other
departments in the City. He also called the Council's attention to item 14 on the agenda and
specifically asked them to read the original resolution authorizing the bonds to be sold, their use,
and repayment of the bonds. Mr. Banks said the resolution adopted September 28, 2009, related
to Hayter Engineering and S. Collegiate Drive from Loop 286 to the bridge just east of Dragon
Park. He said the money was to be used was only for Collegiate Drive and its right-of-ways. He
said the projects on the agenda tonight were great projects and needed to be funded, but not with
the bond money that was issued in 2009. He also said that a couple of ineetings ago, they
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discussed requesting an Attorney General opinion, but that had not been received yet. Mr. Banks
also said the City received word from the bond attorney that this would be okay, but questioned
his opinion. Mr. Banks said the citizens felt that Mayor Hashmi was open, above board and had
done more for the City in two years than has been done in the past ten years.
Mayor Hashmi said they had not received the Texas Attorney General's opinion, but
were in the process of getting it. He said more than likely the item would be tabled pending
receipt of the opinion.
Mayor Hashmi recognized Dr. Surber for his years of service to the community, and
presented him with a key to the city and a certificate of recognition.
Council Member Drake expressed appreciation to all of the volunteers who assisted in the
clean-up of Pride Cemetery.
b. Proclamation recognizing Municipal Band Director Tom Neugent.
Mayor Hashmi read the proclamation and presented it to Tom Neugent.
Consent Agenda
5. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards, commissions, and committees:
a. Board of Adjustment (4-2-2013)
b. Paris Economic Development Corporation (4-9-2013)
6. Receive April monthly financial report.
7. Receive April drainage ditch maintenance report.
8. Receive dilapidated structure report.
Regular Agenda
9. Discuss and act on a Resolution canvassing the returns for the Bond Election held on
May 11, 2013.
Mayor Hashmi said that on May 1 lt�' the residents of the city considered a proposition for
the issuance of $45,000,000 tax bonds for replacing and extending water and sewer lines and
making repairs to streets and drainage infrastructure necessitated by such construction. The
proposition passed 869 votes cast for the proposition and 77 votes cast against the proposition.
Mayor Hashmi referenced Sixth Street as related to these projects. He said there was a
concern raised that Sixth Street was unnecessarily repaired or replaced. Mayor Hashmi said that
Council approved it; however, Council did so based on the recommendation of the Engineering
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Department. He said at the next meeting they would appoint some members of the Council, so
that there were no issues and to insure which projects should move forward. Mayor Hashmi said
he wanted to assure citizens that the Council would carefully and appropriately expends funds
from the $45,000,000 bond that was approved by the citizens. City Manager John Godwin
explained that Sixth Street was a construction project and the foundation was horrible. He said it
had been repaired thirteen times in the last few years and a lot of money had been spent on
repairs for that one block. Mr. Godwin said the base of the road was so bad that when it rained
the alligator cracks would fill up with dirt coming from underneath the pavement.
A Motion to approve the Resolution canvassing the returns for the Bond Election was
made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7
ayes — 0 nays.
10. Discuss and act on a Resolution canvassing the returns for the Regular Municipal
Election held on May 11, 2013, for Council Districts 4, 5 and 7.
Mayor Hashmi said on April 8, 2013, the City Council received a certificate of
unopposed candidates for Districts 4 and 7 from the City Clerk and the Council declared Council
Members A.J. Hashmi and Richard Grossnickle elected to office. He said on May l lth the
residents in District 5 voted for a council member to serve in their district. Mayor Hashmi said
Danny Booth received a total of 24 votes; Matt Frierson received a total of 82 votes; and that
Matt Frierson received the majority of the votes cast.
A Motion to approve the Resolution canvassing the returns for the Regular Municipal
Election was made by Council Member Wright and seconded by Council Member Drake.
Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
11. Issuance of Certificate of Election; Administer Statement of Elected Officer to Council
Members; and Administer Oath of Office to newly elected Council Members.
City Clerk Janice Ellis administered the Statement of Elected Ofiicer and Oath of Office
to A.J. Hashmi, Richard Grossnickle, and Matt Frierson.
12. Election by City Council of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to serve the City of Paris for the
next year.
Mayor Hashmi opened the floor for nominations for mayor. Council Member Wright
nominated A.J. Hashmi for mayor. Mayor Hashmi asked for any other nominations. With no
further nominations, Mayor Hashmi closed the floor for nominations. A Motion to nominate
A.J. Hashmi as mayor was made by Council Member Wright and seconded by Council Member
Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
Mayor Hashmi opened the floor for nominations for mayor pro tem. Council Member
Lancaster nominated John Wright for mayor pro tem. With no further nominations, Mayor
Hashmi closed the floor for nominations. A Motion to nominate John Wright as mayor pro tem
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was made by Council Member Lancaster and seconded by Council Member Jenkins. Motion
carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
13. Presentation of the 2013 Water and Rate Study.
Finance Director Gene Anderson explained one of the provisions of the city's contracts
with local industries, requires the city to have an independent consultant perform a cost of
service study each year. Mr. Anderson said the primary purpose of the study is to verify and
determine what the rates are under those contracts and it also determines what the rates should be
for non-contract customers. Chris Ekrut, Manager for J. Stowe & Co. presented the Council with
results of the water and rate study. In summary, Mr. Ekrut reported that the City's current
wastewater rates, on a stand-alone basis were slightly below the level needed to meet the CiTy's
current rate maintenance policy. However when considered in combination, he said the current
water and wastewater rates were sufficient to meet the test year budgeted revenue requirements
and the City's rate maintenance policy. Mr. Ekrut said the recommendation was that the City
should keep retail rates at current levels, but continually monitor rates as new debt was issued by
the City.
14. Award a bid to the lowest responsible bidder for reconstruction of the South Collegiate
Drive Project Phase II.
Mayor Hashmi said there was concern about this item with regard to construction of a
parking lot and extending a driveway to the Police Department. Mayor Hashmi said an Attorney
General opinion had been requested. Mayor Hashmi said Council could still discuss this item if
they desired to do so, but his preference was to table it to the next Council meeting, pending
receipt of the opinion. City Council discussed duration of bid prices, construction while school
was recessed for summer, desire to stay within the covenants of the bond, approving the project
pending the AG opinion, tabling this item, and calling a special meeting if the AG approved this
project prior to the next council meeting.
A Motion to table this item was made by Council Member Jenkins and seconded by
Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
15. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to
Resolution No. 2004-081.
Nothing was referenced.
16. Adjournment.
There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member
Frierson and was seconded by Council Member Drake. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. The
meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
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JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK
A.J. HASHMI, MAYOR
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