00 AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS
PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE
BOBBY R. WALTERS APPLIED TECHNOLOGY BUILDING, ROOM 1206
WEST ENTRANCE
2400 CLARKSVILLE STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2004
6:00 O’CLOCK, P.M.
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A G E N D A
(NOTE:It is respectfully requested that presentations before the City Council be
confined to two minutes or less.)
1.Call meeting to order.
2.Receipt of report from the Planning & Zoning Commission.
3.Public Hearing to consider the petition of Ronnie Aubrey for a change in zoning from
an Agricultural District (A) to a One-Family Dwelling District No. 3 (SF-3) With Specific
Use Permit (39) Mobile Homes, on Lot 21, City Block 323, being located at number
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2715 19 Street N.W.
4.Consideration of and action on an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1710,
changing the zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a One-Family Dwelling District
No. 3 (SF-3) With Specific Use Permit (39) Mobile Homes, on Lot 21, City Block 323,
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being located at number 2715 19 Street N.W.
5.Public Hearing to consider the petition of Don Wilson for a change in zoning from a
One-Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF-2) to a Commercial District (C), on Lots 2 and
2-A, City Block 266, being located in the 1800 Block of Loop 286 N.E.
6.Consideration of and action on an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1710,
changing the zoning from a One-Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF-2) to a Commercial
District (C), on Lots 2 and 2-A, City Block 266, being located in the 1800 Block of Loop
286 N.E.
7.Public Hearing to consider a petition requesting the abandonment of the City's
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interest in a portion of a thirty (30) foot wide street right-of-way known as 27 Street
N.E., running north and south beginning at the South Boundary Line of Pine Bluff
Street at the northeast corner of Lot 13-A, City Block 255-A going south to the North
Boundary Line of Lot 10, City Block 255-A, a distance of approximately 150.5 feet.
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8.Consideration of and action on an ordinance abandoning the City's interest in a
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portion of a thirty (30) foot wide street right-of-way known as 27 Street N.E., running
north and south beginning at the South Boundary Line of Pine Bluff Street at the
northeast corner of Lot 13-A, City Block 255-A going south to the North Boundary
Line of Lot 10, City Block 255-A, a distance of approximately 150.5 feet.
9.Consideration of and action on a resolution authorizing the execution of Deeds of
Abandonment to the adjacent property owners of the City's interest in a portion of a
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thirty (30) foot wide street right-of-way known as 27 Street N.E. abandoned from the
South Boundary Line of Pine Bluff Street, going South to the North Boundary Line of
Lot 10, City Block 255-A.
10.Consideration of and action on the Amended Master Plat of Stone Ridge Subdivision.
11.Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Stone Ridge, Phase IV.
12.Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Morrell Place, being located at 1625
Loop 286 N.E.
13.Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (May 6, 2004; May 10, 2004; May 24,
2004; May 28; 2004)
14.Receipt of reports from committees, boards, and commissions:
A.Paris Economic Development Corporation. (May 19, 2004)
B.Benefits Subcommittee. (May 4, 2004)
C.Board of Adjustments. (May 17, 2004; May 25, 2004)
D.Heritage Preservation (March 22, 2004)
E.Historic Preservation Commission. (May 12, 2004; May 17, 2004)
F.Main Street Advisory Board. (May 19, 2004; May 24, 2004)
G.Airport Advisory Board. (April 15, 2004)
15.Personal Appearance(s).
A.Presentation by Waters Consulting Group regarding the 2000 wage and salary
survey and possible update thereof.
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B.Consideration of and action on a resolution approving a professional services
contract for updating the City of Paris Salary Survey by Waters Consulting
Group, Inc.
C.Discuss and consider designation of community representatives to participate
in the interviews with Waters Consulting Company for the development of a
City Manager profile.
D.Presentation of a rate study for water and sewer rates for the City of Paris by
Jack Stowe, Special Consultant of the firm of Reed, Stowe, & Yanke, Inc.
E.Discuss and consider possible direction to City staff regarding water and
sewer rate study.
16.Consideration of and action on the following ordinances:
A.An ordinance providing that Ordinance No. 2001-033 which granted a franchise
for electric service to Texas Utilities Electric Company, now known as Oncor
Electric Delivery Company, be extended for a period of twelve (12) months.
B.Amending the Sewer Use Ordinance by repealing Article III to Chapter 34 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, entitled Wastewater Discharge and
Disposal, approving and authorizing a new Article III to Chapter 34 of the Code
of Ordinances , entitled Wastewater Discharge and Disposal, in conformance
with current Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality rules, regulations, and policies
C.First reading of an ordinance granting to David Thompson, dba Lone Star Cab
Company, a franchise to use the public streets, alleys, and highways of the City
of Paris for the purpose of transporting passengers for hire in motor vehicles
for a period of three (3) years.
D.First reading of an ordinance granting to Dennis Nelms, dba City Cab Company,
a franchise to use the public streets, alleys, and highways of the City of Paris
for the purpose of transporting passengers for hire in motor vehicles for a
period of three (3) years.
E.First reading of an ordinance granting to Steve Rainey, dba Yellow Cab
Company, a franchise to use the public streets, alleys, and highways of the City
of Paris for the purpose of transporting passengers for hire in motor vehicles
for a period of three (3) years.
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17.Consideration of and action on the following resolutions:
A.Awarding the bid for employee uniforms for various City departments and
authorizing the execution of a uniform supply contract.
B.Approving and authorizing the execution of a Temporary Construction License
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for drainage
improvements at Cox Field Airport.
C.Accepting appraised value on two temporary construction easements for the
Texas Department of Transportation-funded project to widen Lamar Avenue
between 20th Street N.E. and Collegiate Drive and acknowledging receipt of the
real estate appraisal reports on said easements.
D.Approving and authorizing the execution of a Utility Joint Use Acknowledgment
Non-Reimbursable Utility Adjustment between the City of Paris and the Texas
Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Texas Department of
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Transportation-funded project to widen Lamar Avenue between 20 Street N.E.
and North Collegiate Drive.
E.Amending Resolution No. 2004-026 which approved and authorized a grant
application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for a Red
River Valley Drug Task Force Grant.
F.Approving Change Order No. Three and Final Payment and Release Affidavit
for Contract #1 with Hilliard & Sons Contractors, Inc. for construction of the
softball fields for the Paris Sports Complex.
G.Approving Final Payment and Release Affidavit for Contract #2 with Richard
Drake Construction Company for softball field fencing for the Paris Sports
Complex.
H.Approving Final Payment and Release Affidavit for Contract #4 with Richard
Drake Construction Company for construction of the Sports Pavilion for the
Paris Sports Complex.
I.Approving Change Order No. Two and Final Payment and Release Affidavit for
Contract #5 with Geaux Corporation for construction of a restroom,
restroom/concession building, gateway building, and entry sign (masonry,
building, plumbing, electrical, and roofing) for the Paris Sports Complex.
J.Approving Final Payment and Release Affidavit for Contract #6 with Hilliard and
Sons Contractors, Inc. for concrete flatwork and park amenities for the Paris
Sports Complex.
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K.Approving Final Payment and Release Affidavit for contract with Chicago
Bridge & Iron Constructors, Inc. for the 2.5 million gallon Elevated Water
Storage Tank and 24" Waterline Project.
L.Approving and authorizing a personal and professional services contract for
consultant services of an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant for
the Paris-Lamar County Health Department Texas WIC Program.
M.Awarding the bid to a licensed, registered federal firearms dealer for the
purchase of firearms and other weapons confiscated as a result of the Red
River Valley Drug Task Force's drug interdiction activity.
N.Referring a petition to the Planning & Zoning Commission requesting the
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abandonment of a 120 foot wide street right-of-way known as 13 Street N.W.,
located in the Southwest Industrial Park beginning at the North right-of-way line
of Loop 286 S.W. going North approximately 1,713.1 feet to and including a cul
de sac.
O.Approving and authorizing the execution of a service agreement with a letter
of agency to Hubbard Communications Group, Inc. for professional and
personal services in performing telephone bill auditing, inventory, and
consulting services.
P.Appointing members to the Ark-Tex Council of Governments.
Q.Appointing members to the Band Commission.
R.Appointing members to the Library Advisory Board.
S.Appointing members to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
18.Receipt and discussion of report from MHS Planning & Design regarding Downtown
Park and consider possible direction to City staff.
19.Discussion of and possible action on approving tentative lease terms for
approximately 200 acres at Cox Field Airport for use as a World War II air museum.
20.Discussion of City policies, consider recommendation of Benefits Committee, and
provide direction to staff regarding:
A.Accrued vacation time.
B.Accrued sick leave time.
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C.Retiree benefits.
D.Car allowances.
21.Discussion of City Audit for fiscal year ending September 30, 2003.
22.Discussion of potential future agenda items.
23.Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to
Resolution No. 2004-080.
24.Referrals.
25.Adjournment.
POSTED:FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2004, 5:45 O’CLOCK, P.M., CITY HALL BULLETIN BOARD.
BY:_______________________________
WITNESS: ____________________________