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12/08/2014MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS December 8, 2014 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2014, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: Matt Frierson Council Members: Richard Grossnickle; Aaron Jenkins; Billie Lancaster; Benny Plata; Edwin Pickle; and A.J. Hashmi City Staff: John Godwin, City Manager; Kent McIlyar, City Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Gene Anderson, Finance Director; Shawn Napier, City Engineer; Jerry McDaniel, Public Works Director; Larry Wright, Fire Chief; Bob Hundley, Police Chief; Doug Harris, Utilities Director; Kent Klinkerman, EMS Director; and Alan Efrussy, Planning Director Opening Agenda 1. Call meeting to order. Mayor Frierson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Invocation. Pastor Patricia Mullens gave the invocation. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Jenkins led the pledge. 4. Citizens' Forum. Richard Swint, 2510 Stillhouse Road — he and his wife Susan, presented to the City a check in the amount of $100,000 toward restoration of historical Lake Crook Park, with the condition the City Council rescind two ordinances passed in December 2013 that specified zoning requirements for future development. Susan Swint, 2510 Stillhouse Road — she said everyone should do what was best for Paris and she was looking forward to working with the City Council on restoration of Lake Crook Park. Regular Council Meeting December 8, 2014 Page 2 Mary Ann Campbell, 2552 Clark Lane — she said she had a problem with a chicken house located next to her business driveway. She said the chicken facility lacked the required 50 foot designation required in the Code. She also said that Mr. Jed Irwin thought the narrow strip of land belonged to him, but her Deed reflected that it belonged to the City. Louise Moseley, 3915 Shannon Dr. — she referenced the changing of the citizen's forum and said she would like an item on the agenda to address it. Mrs. Moseley also said Mr. Grubbs, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Brockman voted to stop the Defenbaugh investigation, and they had a conflict serving on PEDC because they were receiving abatements. She expressed appreciation for Rebecca Clifford and said the PEDC should be eliminated, because it had been a legal way to steal money. Ray Banks, 3450 Robin Road — he spoke about item 24, in that he said if what they were proposing was anything like what the city manager did in his last city, that it was unfair to tax the citizens for a storm water utility. He said property taxes should have been increased so those who were who had bigger income and larger residence could have paid accordingly instead of charging those who were living on less income in a smaller residence. Mr. Banks also spoke about item 25 and emphasized they need to be transparent in order to keep the citizens informed about what they are doing with regard to the 2015 bond program. Larry Schenk, 3765 Dawn Dr. — he said he had questions about item 22 and asked if he would be allowed to speak when Council reached that item. Mayor Frierson answered in the affirmative. Jed Irwin, 442 S. Main — he said he was the owner of the chicken coup and that he had moved the coup and that he had consulted with the City prior to anything he had done on the property. Laura Page, 508 S. Main — she said she was the closest neighbor to the chicken coups and she had no problem with them. She also said that Mr. Irwin and Mrs. Campbell had made a lot of improvements to their property. Edwin Pickle — he announced Mayor Frierson's 40'' birthday and presented him with a birthday cake. Consent Agenda Mayor Frierson inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the Consent Agenda for discussion. There being none, a Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 5. Approve the minutes from the City Council meeting on November 10, 2014. 6. Receive reports and /or minutes from the following boards, commissions, and committees: Regular Council Meeting December 8, 2014 Page 3 a. Paris Economic Development Corporation (10 -14 -2014; 10 -23 -2014 & 10 -27- 2014) b. Building & Standards Commission (10 -20 -2014) c. Main Street Advisory Board (10 -14 -2014) d. Paris Public Library Advisory Board (8 -20 -2014; 9 -17 -2014 & 10 -29 -2014) e. Airport Advisory Board (8 -28 -2014) f. Historic Preservation Commission (9 -22 -2014) 7. Receive October monthly financial report. 8. Receive October drainage report. 9. Receive demolition report. 10. Approve amendments to the Love Civic Center's budget for fiscal year 2013 -2014. 11. Approve an Interlocal Purchasing Contract with Harris County Department of Education. 12. Approve the City investment policy. 13. Award a bid to the highest bidder for the sale of three surplus police vehicles in the amount of $7,000. 14. Approve ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -025: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ISSUING A LICENSE TO JENNIFER GENTRY d/b /a AA TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY TO OPERATE A TAXICAB BUSINESS ON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; FINDING A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE FOR ISSUANCE OF SAID LICENSE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 15. Approve ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -026: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING SEC. 26 -9 SENIORITY PAY OF CHAPTER 26, POLICE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS TO ADD ADDITIONAL SENIORITY PAY STEPS FOR SWORN POLICE OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED OT THE SAME; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 16. Approve ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -027: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ADDING A NEW SECTION 12 -5, SENIORITY PAY TO CHAPTER 12 ARTICLE 1, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, OF Regular Council Meeting December 8, 2014 Page 4 THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AUTHORIZING SENIORITY STEP PAY FOR FIRE FIGHTERS OF THE CITY OF PARIS; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SAME; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular Agenda 17. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -028: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, CITY BLOCK A, OF THE EAST PARK ADDITION, BEING LOCATED IN THE 900 BLOCK OF CLEMENT ROAD, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A ONE - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO.3 (SF -3) 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. Planning Director Alan Efrussy explained that if the property was rezoned the applicant was going to sell the property to Mr. Jason Taylor and Mr. Dane Johnson, who planned to establish a wholesale supply company with a small showroom area. Mr. Efrussy further explained the Future Land Use Plan allowed for this designation. He said the Commission unanimously recommended approval of this zoning change. Mayor Frierson opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Frierson closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve the zoning change was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 18. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -029: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, AS REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2014 -1 FOR TAX ABATEMENT; DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF; ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Kent McIlyar explained this ordinance was a proposing a reinvestment zone for 40 acres on the South East Loop. He further explained that a reinvestment zone was an area established and defined by boundaries and was a tool to encourage development and was being brought forward under Texas Code Section 312.02. Regular Council Meeting December 8, 2014 Page 5 Mayor Frierson opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. Ray Banks said he was not in support of or in opposition of this item, but was under the impression this was supposed to be under Chapter 311 of the Tax Code, not Chapter 312. Mr. Banks said he requested a copy of the petition filed by the developer or owner and there was not one filed with the City. Mr. McIlyar explained the differences between Chapter 311 and 312 of the Tax Code and why the reinvestment zone was appropriate under Chapter 312. He said Paris Lakes gave a presentation to the tax abatement committee comprised of the taxing entities which resulted in this item being placed on the agenda. With no one else speaking, Mayor Frierson closed the public hearing. Council Member Hashmi said the Council was the policy making authority and should not be involved in individual deals, but rather they should make a policy that was to be followed city -wide so everyone is treated on the same scale in the future. Council discussed development of a policy, and whether or not to have one in place prior to approval of this reinvestment zone. Council Member Pickle confirmed with Mr. McIlyar that approval of the reinvestment zone was not approval of a tax abatement and that a reinvestment zone must come before a tax abatement. Council Member Pickle also confirmed with Mr. McIlyar that the reinvestment zone and tax abatement could be approved on the same agenda but that was up to the City Council. Council Member Pickle inquired if the reinvestment zone was with the property or the owner and Mr. McIlyar said the reinvestment zone designation was for the property and the term was for five years. He also said if Council does approve a tax abatement in the future and it is for longer than five years that the reinvestment zone would need to be renewed. Council Member Hashmi reiterated he personally would like to see a policy in place to insure fairness among everyone. Council Member Pickle said he agreed about having a policy going forward, but that he did not want to keep this project from moving forward since they did not already have a policy in place. City Council heard from developer Ron Parker, who told them they had done everything that had been asked of them, that the investment would be over 100 million dollars, they had been working on this project for over two years, they had worked with PEDC, had met with the tax abatement board, and were receiving a grant from PEDC to fix the sewer line problem and they were going to give that back to the City. He said he did not think it would delay anything but the getting the reinvestment zone sooner would trigger how fast they could move forward. City Council further discussed tabling this item until a proposed policy could be brought back on January 12th. Phil Smith, attorney for the developer, requested the Council to approve the reinvestment zone tonight so they could move forward. Council continued discussion of tabling the item, approval of the item and development in the City. It was a consensus of the City Council that Mr. Godwin bring a policy on reinvestment zones to the January 12 meeting. Mr. Godwin explained that the policy would probably have some of the same criteria as the tax abatement guidelines. Council Member Hashmi said he would like a city -wide policy in place rather prior to approval of this reinvestment zone. A Motion to table this item was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion failed, 3 ayes — 4 nays, with Council Members Pickle, Plata, Grossnickle and Mayor Frierson casting dissenting votes. Regular Council Meeting December 8, 2014 Page 6 A Motion to approve the reinvestment zone on this property as presented was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Mayor Frierson. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 3 nays, with Council Members Hashmi, Lancaster and Jenkins casting dissenting votes. 19. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -030: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE PROPERTIES LOCATED IN AN AREA GENERALLY ADJACENT TO AND SOUTH AND WEST OF THE COX FIELD AIRPORT, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM AGRICULTURE (A), LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI), PUBLIC LANDS AND INSTITUTION (PLI), NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES (NS), AND COMMERCIAL (C) DISTRICTS TO THE COX FIELD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AIRPORT ZONING DISTRICT ORDINANCE, COMPRISING SUBZONES A -1, A -2, A -3, A -4, AND A -5; 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. Mr. Efrussy explained that the City Council, as well as many citizens, city staff, boards and commissions, and the business community were highly interested in preserving and enhancing the Cox Field Airport. He expressed his appreciated to Council Member Lancaster, and to all those involved in the process. Mr. Efrussy said on August 28, 2014, the Airport Advisory Board indicated the importance of enhancing airport related development functions and on October 6, 2014, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to hold a special joint meeting to discuss various land use recommendations and other elements of the Airport Zoning District Ordinance. He reported that on October 21, 2014 a joint special meeting was held with the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Airport Advisory Board and the Joint Airport/PEDC Subcommittee and after discussion of the proposed Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the Ordinance. He emphasized the purpose of this proposed Ordinance was to provide expanded economic and physical development opportunities in and around the airport areas. Mr. Efrussy outlined the goals and objectives in support of safety of life and property associated with land use compatibility; the Environmental Evaluation; the five subzones of the Ordinance; and the Airport Zoning District Ordinance Regulations. Council Member Hashmi inquired if the FAA had approved this Ordinance and Mr. Efrussy said the FAA did not have control over zoning. Council Member Hashmi confirmed with Mr. Efrussy that the City was not selling City property. Council Member Lancaster said this was well planned and thought out with a lot of effort going into it. Council Member Grossnickle inquired about residents in the area and the effect of the new rules. Mr. Efrussy explained they were grandfathered in and could be allowed under legal non - conforming use. Regular Council Meeting December 8, 2014 Page 7 Mayor Frierson opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. Committee Chairman Jack Ashmore spoke in support of this item citing it would be a great marketing tool. With no one else speaking, Mayor Frierson closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Plata. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 20. Receive project update, discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -035: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE APRIL 29, 2013 CONTRACT WITH MCGINNIS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR PHASE I WATER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO ONE HUNDRED THIRTY -ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS AND 12/100 ($131,270.12) TO MCINNIS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC.; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A Motion to remove this item from the table was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. City Engineer Shawn Napier gave the City Council an update on the project, reporting water lines had been replaced on Stone Ave. from N. Main to Lewis Lane; Lewis Lane from Stone Ave. to Deshong; Deshong from Lewis Lane to N. Main; 3rd Street N.E. from Henderson Street to Lamar Ave.; 3rd Street S.E. from Lamar Ave. to Sherman Street; and Church Street from Brame to Hearn. Mr. Napier said the project was completed under contract amount and the change order was decreasing the amount of the contract by $20,308.33. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Plata. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 21. Receive project update, discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -036: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO.1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH B. BRAY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE PHASE II WATER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY -ONE DOLLARS AND 07/100 ($35,271.07) TO B. BRAY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Engineer Shawn Napier gave City Council an update on the project, reporting water lines had been replaced at Cedar from 5" S.E. to 8' S.E; 11th N.W. from Shiloh to Cherry; Garrett from 7th N.W. to 9' N.W.; 7th N.W. from Center to Cherry; and extension of a 14 -inch Regular Council Meeting December 8, 2014 Page 8 pipe from Walker Park to 13'' N.W. Mr. Napier said the project was completed under contract amount and the change order was decreasing the amount of the contract by $2,114.00. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Plata. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 22. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -037: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RECOMMENDATION TO CLOSE THE EXISTING CROSSOVER AT THE 5000 BLOCK SOUTH EAST LOOP 286 DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS AND INJURY ACCIDENTS AND INSTALL A CROSSOVER APPROXIMATELY 550' SOUTH OF THE CURRENT CROSSOVER; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED OT THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Assistant Chief Randy Tuttle said on October 8, 2012 the City Council requested TxDOT conduct a safety study of the crossover and from 2010 until October 8, 2014, there had been 15 accidents at the crossover involving 13 injuries. Upon completion of the study, Assistant Chief Tuttle said a preliminary plan to close the crossover and install a turnaround lane for southbound traffic approximately 550' south of current crossover was presented to the City Engineer by TxDOT. He said on October 8, 2014, the Traffic Commission voted to recommend to Council to request TxDOT to proceed with plans to close the crossover and install the southbound turnaround lane. Citizen Larry Schenk expressed concern about the proposal because of the expected increase of traffic close to Dawn Drive, a major entrance to Morningside and because of the speed. He asked Council if they approved this item to include in their request to TxDOT a lower speed limit to 55 m.p.h. at the spider where there is so much traffic, and an addition of an acceleration lane at Leigh Drive for traffic entering the loop northbound. Motion to approve this item and to request TxDOT to decrease the speed limit and add an acceleration lane was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Plata. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Mayor Frierson confirmed with Mr. Godwin that a letter requesting these changes to TxDOT's recommended plan would be sent to TxDOT. Mr. Godwin said that Assistant Chief Tuttle would send a request, but there was no guarantee as the final decision would be made by TxDOT. A Motion to move items 26 and 27 up on the agenda was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 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, Regular Council Meeting December 8, 2014 Page 9 clearly conflict with this chapter, as follows: Paris Warehouse 107, Inc. Tax Abatement Agreement. • Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1). Mayor Frierson convened City Council into executive session at 7:13 p.m. 27. Reconvene into open session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in Executive Session. Mayor Frierson reconvened City Council into open session at 7:48 p.m. and said they discussed the incentive agreement with Paris Warehouse 107. He said the tax abatement committee had been discussing the compliance issues for a period of weeks and it had been determined for one year out of that agreement the incentive fell slightly short in terms of the number of jobs created. Mayor Frierson said it was up to the Council to direct the city manager or city attorney if there was any action to take in regard to the non - compliance issue. Council Member Hashmi said the Council could ask for the return of seven years of the tax abatement. He also said it was the advice of the attorney, as done in other cities who do not like to penalize and look business unfriendly, that they request the return of the tax abatement for the one year they were not in compliance for job creation. A Motion to request Paris Warehouse 107 to pay back the money for 2012 for non- compliance was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Mayor Frierson confirmed with the City Attorney that a demand letter would be sent to the company. 23. Discuss and act on amendments to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook. Mr. Godwin said the amendments included two existing policies that needed to be clarified and one new policy concerning weapons in the workplace. He said that the drug policy needed to be changed so that anyone who tested below the legal limit but above a detectable level on a drug test is placed on administrative leave without pay. Mr. Godwin recommended that the attendance day policy be clarified to state that absences due to a disciplinary action would not prevent the earning of an attendance day. He also recommended a restriction against guns and certain large knives in the workplace. Council Member Hashmi requested that employees also be paid while on administrative leave if on the second reading there is a false Regular Council Meeting December 8, 2014 Page 10 positive and Council Member Lancaster requested that Tasers be added to the policy on weapons. Mr. Godwin said he would make the two additions. Subject to the additions requested by Council Member Hashmi and Council Member Lancaster, a Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Hashmi. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 24. Discuss storm water utility and provide direction to staff. Mr. Godwin said one of the biggest infrastructure deficits the City had was storm water facilities. He also said two studies had been conducted that identified several million dollars in needed drainage infrastructure improvements that have not been addressed. Mr. Godwin informed Council that State law allows the creation of a storm water utility, but a study and plan would need to be completed, a public hearing would be required and then they could adopt an ordinance creating a utility if they chose to do so. He explained that a fee would be charged on the water bill and revenues would be kept in a separate fund and could only be used for drainage purposes. Council Member Hashmi said he agreed with Mr. Banks, in that it was not fair for an elderly lady in a small house to pay the same amount as someone with a higher income residing in a larger house. Mr. Godwin said they could look at how to structure the fee among residences. Council Member Pickle said he had a problem because he was not seeing any work in his district and expressed concern that this new fee would not be used in his neighborhood. Mr. Godwin further explained that the benefit would not always be the same in each district because not all districts have the same need. Mr. Godwin said a district could petition the municipality for a public improvement district for an assessment in their area. Once that improvement is accomplished there would no longer be a fee. Council Member Hashmi said the goal was to improve the City as a whole. Mayor Frierson inquired of Council if they wanted Mr. Godwin to come back with additional options. Council Member Grossnickle said he would like to see the revenue amounts from the different fee structures. Council Member Plata favored reviewing and studying the public improvement district. It was a consensus that Mr. Godwin bring additional information back to Council at a future meeting. 25. Discuss a 2015 bond program and provide direction to staff. Mr. Godwin said due to a reduction in current debt service, about $5 million in capital improvements could be paid for through bond sale proceeds. He explained bonds could be general obligation or certificates of obligation. Mr. Godwin also explained that certificates of obligation could be issued by a simple vote of the City Council following required public hearings and that a general obligation sale would require an election which the Council could call for in May or November 2015. Council Member Hashmi said he thought they should give thought to the options prior to making a decision. He also said if they decide to move forward, they should be precise as to what projects were going to be done and know the exact cost. Council Member Plata suggested they discuss this item when there was not such a long agenda and Council Member Hashmi agreed. It was a consensus to discuss this item on a future agenda. Regular Council Meeting December 8, 2014 Page 11 26. Consider and approve future events for City Council and /or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004 -081. Nothing was referenced. 27. Adjournment. There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Pickle and was seconded by Council Member Plata. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. MATT FRIERSON, MAYOR ICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK