00 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS
PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY BUILDING, ROOM 1206
WEST ENTRANCE
2400 CLARKSVILLE STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003
6:00 O'CLOCK, P.M.
N~TI~E ~ (48)
(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.
Receipt of reports from committees, boards, and commissions:
A. Paris Public Library Advisory Board. (April 16, 2003)
B. Paris Economic Development Corporation. (April 16, 2003; May 5, 2003)
C. Building and Standards Commission. (February 24, 2003; March 17,
2003; April 21, 2003)
D. Traffic Commission. (May 5, 2003)
(1) Consideration of and action on an ordinance revising the Traffic
No-Parking Map adopted in paragraph (b) of Section 31-65 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, to include
a No Parking Area on 21st Street S.E. starting at the south curb
line of Simpson Street, south to the north curb line of Clarksville
Street (U.S. 271) on the west side of the street.
E. City Council Water and Sewer Subcommittee. (April 22, 2003)
(1) Receipt of report.
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(2)
Presentation by OMI Management, Inc. regarding outside
management of municipally-owned water and sewer systems.
(3)
Further discussion regarding possible options to lower water
and sewer rates and other items related to water and sewer
issues.
(4)
Discussion regarding possible privatization of the operation of
the water and sewer systems.
(s)
Consideration of and action on an ordinance amending the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Paris by revising subsections (b)
and (c) of Section 34-22 thereof to establish water rates for
residential, commercial, and industrial customers that are based
upon the cost to serve each class, and revising subsections (a),
(b), and (c) of Section 34-23 to establish a sewer service rate for
City water customers.
THIS ITEM WAS TABLED AT THE APRIL 14, 2003, REGULAR
MEETING. SHOULD THE CITY COUNCIL WISH TO CONSIDER
THIS MATTER TODAY, A MOTION TO BRING THIS ITEM FROM
THE TABLE IS REQUIRED.
(6)
Consideration of and action on a resolution accepting the
findings of a Water and Sewer Rate Study performed by Reed,
Stowe & Yanke, Inc. and authorizing the implementation of said
rates for contracted water customers.
THIS ITEM WAS TABLED AT THE APRIL 14, 2003, REGULAR
MEETING. SHOULD THE CITY COUNCIL WISH TO CONSIDER
THIS MATTER TODAY, A MOTION TO BRING THIS ITEM FROM
THE TABLE IS REQUIRED.
Consideration of and action on the following resolutions:
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Rejecting all bids and authorizing re-advertisement for bids for
construction of a restroom, restroom/concession building, gateway
building, and entry sign (masonry, building, plumbing, electrical, and
roofing) for completion of Phase I of the Paris Sports Complex project.
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Awarding the bid and authorizing the execution of a contract for the
asbestos abatement at the building known as the UARCO building and
the City Hall/Old Central Fire Station.
Approving the grounds sublease between the Red River Valley Fair
Association and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3990 of Paris,
Texas.
Ratifying an application for a U.S. Fire Administration 2003 Assistance
to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) to purchase fifty-four (54) self-contained breathing apparatuses
(SCBA) and sixty-four (64) spare cylinders.
Approving the sale of tax delinquent property described as Lot 6, City
Block 355, being number 2015 N.W. Loop 286.
THIS ITEM WAS TABLED AT THE APRIL 14, 2003, REGULAR MEETING.
SHOULD THE CITY COUNCIL WISH TO CONSIDER THIS MATTER
TODAY, A MOTION TO BRING THIS ITEM FROM THE TABLE IS
REQUIRED.
Approving the sale of tax delinquent property described as Lots 11, 13
& 15, Block 4, Harlan Heights Addition, being number 1018 16th St. N.E.
Approving the sale of tax delinquent property described as Lot 1, Block
4, Harlan Heights Addition, being number 1074 16th St. N.E.
Declaring certain personal property surplus and approving an
auctioneer service agreement with Monte Moore.
Ratifying an application to the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention
Authority for an Automobile Theft Prevention Grant.
Awarding the bid and authorizing the execution of a contract for all
work required for maintenance and custodial service for the City Hall,
City Hall Annex, City Attorney's Office, Water Billing Office, the Paris
Public Library, Public Works Building, and the Cox Field Terminal.
Approving and authorizing the execution of Change Order No. One on
the Paris Animal Shelter Project.
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L. Appointing members to the Paris Economic Development Corporation.
M. Appointing members to the Ark-Tex Council of Governments.
N. Appointing a member to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Discussion of and possible action on possible revisions to Section VII,
Subsection F, of the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Paris.
Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat for Lots 10-A, 10-B, 10-C,
and 10-D, City Block 317, being located in the 2200 block of 36th Street N.E.
THIS ITEM WAS TABLED AT THE MAY 8, 2003, REGULAR MEETING. SHOULD
THE CITY COUNCIL WISH TO CONSIDER THIS MATTER TODAY, A MOTION
TO BRING THIS ITEM FROM THE TABLE IS REQUIRED.
Convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code, Consultation with Attorney, to receive advice of legal
counsel pertaining to pending or possible litigation regarding demand for
sewer service at old First State Bank building from Downtown Investments
Group.
Discussion of and possible action regarding demand for sewer service at old
First State Bank building from Downtown Investments Group.
Referrals.
Staff Reports.
A. Kent Klinkerman, EMS Supervisor, EMS quarterly status report.
B. Michael E. Malone, City Manager, and Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney,
status report on Hearne Street Project.
Adjournment.
POSTED:
BY:
WITNESS:
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2003,
BOARD.
May 12, 2003
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