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10/20111404 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS October 10, 2011 The City Council of the bqt, 10 • r session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2011, at the City Col . t e S �0 Co an, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: O ' a Council Me. pert Avila; John Wright; Richard Matt Frierson; and Edwin Pickle City Staff: Gene Anderson, Interim City Manager/Finance Director; Kent McIlyar, City Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Shawn Napier, City Engineer; Bob Hundley, Police Chief; Dale Maberry, Fire Marshal; Ron Sullivan, Public Works Director; Kent Klinkerman, EMS Director; Doug Harris, Utilities Director; and Priscilla McAnally, Library Director Ouenina Ap-enda 1. Call meeting to order. Mayor Hashmi called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Invocation. Pastor R.C. Slaughter gave the invocation. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Grossnickle led the pledge. 4. Citizens' forum. Mayor Hashmi — in response to an article written by Charles Richards, Mayor Hashmi said he wanted to assure the residents of the community that the City Council would not do anything illegal in an executive forum or any forum. Mayor Hashmi said that City Council welcomed suggestions from citizens and said that one of the items on the Agenda was a suggestion by Mrs. Alsobrook, for which he thanked her. Council Member Pickle — he spoke about the Loop Beautification Project and said that approximately 556 Crepe Myrtles would be planted over the next several months beginning on 10 Regular Council Meeting October 10, 2011 Page 2 November 5th. He also invited everyone to attend the annual fall trash -off scheduled to begin at Home Depot on Saturday, October 15th at 8:00 a.m. 5. Public Announcements. a. Proclamation declaring October 27,, 2011 as National Children's Study Day. Mayor Hashmi read the proclamation declaring October 27, 2011 as National Children's Study Day and presented it to Dr. Cherry and Ms. Cochran. Consent Atzenda Mayor Hashmi inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the Consent Agenda for discussion. There were none. A Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Frierson. The Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt Consent Agenda Item 6. 6. Receive and deliberate on reports and/or minutes from the following boards, commissions, and committees: a. Paris Public Library (6- 22 -11; 7- 20 -11; and 8- 17 -11) b. Traffic Commission (9 -6 -11) c. Planning and Zoning (9 -6 -11) Retular Agenda 7. Deliberate and act on the Master Plat of Lots 1 -8 and the Preliminary Plat of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block A, Lamar Business Park Addition CB 250, located in the 800 Block of Loop 286 N.E. City Engineer Shawn Napier explained that Mr. Larry Fendley planned on developing three lots and extending a sewer line on the south side of the three lots. Mr. Napier said that a water line currently exists along the loop frontage and that the master plan complies with the Master Drainage Plan. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member McCarthy and was seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 8. Report by Utilities Director Doug Harris. Utilities Director Doug Harris gave an overview of the Department of Utilities, which included operations, maintenance and goals for water production, wastewater treatment and lift stations. Regular Council Meeting October 10, 2011 Page 3 9. Deliberate and provide direction on acquisition of the former roadside park on Highway 82 West for the purpose of using it as a City Park. Gene Anderson said that he would like to formally approach TxDOT about acquiring the roadside park property located just past Loop 286 on Highway 82 West. He told the City Council that unofficial contact had been made with the State and they indicated they would probably be willing to donate this property to the City with the provision that it could only be used for a park, because of the deed restriction placed upon the property. Mr. Anderson said if the City obtained the property that they would be able to clean up the property. He also said that the location would be a great place to install a gateway type sign in combination with a basic park. City Council discussed the cost of purchasing picnic tables and the cost of maintaining an additional park. It was a consensus of City Council for City Staff to proceed with a development plan and bring it back to the City Council for consideration. 10. Deliberate and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -082: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, CASTING ALL 730 CITY OF PARIS VOTES FOR JIM NOBLE TO SERVE ON THE 2012/2013 LAMAR COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. It was noted that this item was tabled at the September 26, 2011 City Council meeting. Mayor Hashmi asked for a Motion to remove this item from the table. A Motion to remove this item from the table was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Mr. Anderson said that Mr. Noble had contacted him and that he wanted to continue to serve on the Board. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 11. Deliberate and act on a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PARIS - LAMAR COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Anderson said that the Paris -Lamar County Health Board requires join appointment by the City Council and the Commissioners Court. He said that Mr. Strathern had made application to fill a current vacancy on the Board. .. Regular Council Meeting October 10, 2011 Page 4 Council Member McCarthy said he would like for this item to be postponed until the November 14th meeting, because he would not be at the October 24th meeting. He also said he was going to contact several citizens, because he would like to see a minority serve on this Board. A Motion to table this item until the November 14th meeting was made by Council .1407 Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member McCarthy. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 1.2. First reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -043: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 2 -98 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS; PROVIDING AN INCREASE IN EMERGENCY AND NON - EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES RATES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. EMS Director Kent Klinkerman asked the City Council to consider an increase of EMS mileage charge from $10.00 to $11.00, because of increased fleet operation expenses. He said that the EMS Billing Division billed approximately 61,000 miles for fiscal year 2010 -2011. A Motion to invoke the super majority rule was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member McCarthy. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member McCarthy. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 13. First reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -044: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP ADOPTED IN SECTION 31 -65, OF THE CODE- OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; ESTABLISHING A STOP SIGN ON SOUTH COLLEGIATE DRIVE AT LOOP 286 STOPPING SOUTH -BOUND TRAFFIC ON SOUTH COLLEGIATE DRIVE; 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. A Motion to invoke the super majority rule was made by Council Member McCarthy and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member McCarthy. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 14. First reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -045: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP ADOPTED IN SECTION 31 -65, OF 06 Regular Council Meeting October 10, 2011 Page 5 1408 THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; ESTABLISHING A STOP SIGN ON EVERGREEN AT SOUTH CHURCH STREET STOPPING EAST- BOUND TRAFFIC ON EVERGREEN; 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. A Motion to invoke the super majority rule was made by Council Member Grossnickle and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Grossnickle and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Deliberate on the purchase of equipment for the Police Department and the Utilities Department. Mr. Anderson said that the four new vehicles were budgeted and that City Staff would like approval to move forward with purchase of the vehicles. Chief Hundley added that the Police Department would be getting approximately $8,500 per vehicle on their trade -ins and would be using the State DPS Contract price, which would save the City approximately $35,000 on four new vehicles. A Motion to approve the purchase was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Deliberate on the possibility of a tax free zone in West Paris for new development. Mayor Hashmi said that he had requested this item and that it was similar to what Council Member Pickle brought forward at the last meeting. Mayor Hashmi said that West Paris had a lot of dilapidated properties, some of which could be refurbished. He said he would like to look at giving a two to three year property tax break in order to get these properties on the tax rolls. Mayor Hashmi said that the question of why it should not be done in other districts was posed to him. He went on to say that he would like to try this with the areas that needed the most improvement and if it was successful, they could initiate the program in other segments of the City. Mayor Hashmi asked PEDC Director Steve Gilbert to tell the Council about the TIFF Program. Mr. Gilbert said the name of the Program was Taxing Increment Financing and was provided for under State Law. He said to his knowledge the City did not have any TIFF districts. Mr. Gilbert said it was a little bit different than a residential focused incentive, but that it was an incentive in which a committee could be created to identify an area for potential redevelopment. He also said the committee would identify the boundaries of that area and then the taxes would be frozen once the plan was approved by the Council. Mr. Gilbert told the Council that any new investment that created additional taxes in that bounded area could be captured and that increment could be used for public improvements. Mr. Gilbert said for example it could be used Regular Council Meeting October 10, 2011 Page 6 for street improvements, sidewalks, water, and sewer. He also said that they may have an 1409 opportunity to use TIFF for the right kind of project. Council Member Pickle confirmed that those funds would be reinvested in that specific area. Mr. Gilbert said one option would be to capture the taxes and pay as you go. He also said that some communities issued bonds and used the increment to cover the debt service, if the project was big enough and the new investment was significant enough. Mayor Hashmi said that .he did not want the tax freeze to pass to new owners if the property was sold prior to termination of the tax freeze period. In addition to a tax freeze for West Paris, Mayor Hashmi said that he would like to see the abatements discussed at the September 26th meeting to also include West Paris. Council Member Frierson wanted to know if the areas had to be formally zoned or formally identified. He said parameters were identified for the Historic District. Mr. McIlyar said that when he had seen municipalities use Tax Increment Financing Districts in the past, that they were triggered by a developer building something big. He said he believed that a TIFF was set up when the new outdoor mall was built in Allen. Mr. McIlyar said his understanding of TIFF was that the City should have a developer who was willing to build a large retail development and does not qualify for the other economic incentives programs that the City has in place. Mr. McIlyar said that the area does have to be specifically identified. He said it was a geographic area that had to be surveyed and all of the new tax income that was generated by the new development does get put back into infrastructure, but only within that defined area. Council Member Frierson asked about individual homes. Mayor Hashmi said they would have to decide the parameters of West Paris and this would require some work. Council Member Frierson said he was all for quality of life improving and reinvestment in the community. He said he was concerned about someone from another part of the City being upset because they didn't get the same rate as West Paris. Council Member Wright, Council Member Avila, and Council Member McCarthy said it was a great idea. Council Member Grossnickle wanted to know if it was tax free or if it was frozen. Council Member Pickle said it was a tax abatement for three years. Council Member Grossnickle inquired if an upgrade was tax free or the entire property. Mr. McIlyar said if it was a brand new house then the entire property would be abated for the number of years Council decided upon. He also said if someone purchased a house in West Paris and rehabbed it or added a wing that the tax abatement would only cover new improvements or additions to the property. Mayor Hashmi recognized Paris resident Ms. Alsobrook, for input on this item. 17. 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, to -wit: a) Paris -Lamar County Health Department; and b) Ranger Abbott vs. City of Paris, et al; 62nd Judicial District Court, Lamar County, Texas; Cause No. 79627. • Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal Regular Council Meeting October 10, 2011 Page 7 4 (yf a public officer or employee as follows: discuss city manager applicants and 1conduct interviews. Mayor Hashmi convened City Council into Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. 18. Reconvene into open session, deliberate- and possibly take action on those matters discussed in Executive Session. Mayor Hashmi reconvened City Council into open session at 7:41 p.m. Mayor Hashmi asked staff to review professional consultants for the purposes of searching for a city manager and to bring something back to City Council for consideration. Mayor Hashmi asked that the Health Department issue be placed on the Agenda for discussion at the first Council meeting in November. 19. Consider and approve future events for City Council and /or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004 -081. Council Member Pickle reminded everyone of the trash -off on Saturday and asked that they be at the Home Depot parking lot at 7:45 a.m. 20. Adjournment. There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Pickle and was seconded by Council Member Grossnickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. J ICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK 00 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1411 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS October 24, 2011 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2011, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufinan, Paris, Texas. Present: Absent: Openinii Agenda Mayor: A.J. Hashmi Council Members: Robert Avila; John Wright; Richard Grossnickle; Matt Frierson; and Edwin Pickle City Staff Gene Anderson, Interim City Manager/Finance Director; Kent McIlyar, City Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Shawn Napier, City Engineer; Bob Hundley, Police Chief; Ronnie Grooms, Fire Chief; and Ron Sullivan, Public Works Director City Council Student Liaison Council Member: 1. Call meeting to order. Kate Maxwell Joe McCarthy 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. Citizens' forum. Larry Grinstead, 305 32nd — he said that he was in favor of the City taking over the roadside park on Highway 82 West, but would like a privacy fence constructed on the East side. He also supported a tax incentive and cleanup of West Paris. M . 4 Consent Ap-enda Regular Council Meeting October 24, 2011 Page 2 Mayor Hashmi inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the Consent Agenda for discussion. There were none. A Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Avila. The Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt Consent Agenda Items 5, 6, 7, and 8. 5. Deliberate and act on the approval of minutes from the meetings on September 26, 2011 and September 30, 2011. 6. Receive and deliberate on reports and/or minutes from the following boards, commissions, and committees: a. Board of Adjustment (6 -21 -2011) b. Traffic Commission (9 -6 -2011) c. Historic Preservation Commission (9 -14 -2011 & 9 -26 -2011) d. Paris Economic Development Corporation (9 -1 -2011 & 9 -28 -2011) 7. Deliberate on September monthly financial report. 8. Deliberate on drainage ditch maintenance report. Regular Agenda 9. Public hearing, first reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 2011-046: 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 LOT 1, CITY BLOCK A, TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ADDITION CB 323, PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED AT 2060 FM 79, FROM A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (LI) 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 AFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support of this item, to please come forward. Gary Ballard, principal for Trinity Christian Academy spoke in support of this item. Mayor Hashmi asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one else speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. A Motion to invoke the super majority rule was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 0 Regular Council Meeting October 24, 2011 Page 3 A Motion to approve this item was made by Council. Member Frierson and seconded by 1 4 1 Council Member Grossnickle. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 10. First reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -047: 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 LOT 2, CITY BLOCK B, SUNRISE ESTATES ADDITION, CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED AT 70 42ND STREET NE, FROM A GENERAL (GR) WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (14) DAY CAMP, 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. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support of this item, to please come forward. Kathy Alford spoke in support of this item. Mayor Hashmi asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one else speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. A Motion to invoke the super majority rule was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Grossnickle. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 11. First reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 201.1 -048: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM, REASONABLE AND PRUDENT RATES OF SPEED ON HIGHWAY US 82 FRONTAGE ROADS FROM LAMAR AVENUE NORTH PAST PINE MILL ROAD A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY .0623 MILES; 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. A Motion to invoke the super majority rule was made by Council Member Wright and seconded by Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council. Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Grossnickle. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 12. First reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -049: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM, REASONABLE AND PRUDENT RATES OF SPEED ON HIGHWAY US 82 FROM THE WEST CITY LIMITS TO ITS INTERSECTION M Regular Council Meeting October 24, 2011 Page age 4 WITH BUSINESS US 82 IN THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; 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. A Motion to invoke the super majority rule was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Grossnickle. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 13. Deliberate and provide direction on acquisition of the former roadside park on Highway 82 West for the purpose of using it as a City Park. At the direction of City Council, Gene Anderson brought this item back for consideration. He explained three options for development of the park and stated that annual maintenance cost would be approximately $1,200. City Council discussed the cost of construction of a privacy fence or planting hedges, and aluminum picnic tables. Council Member Wright said prior to making a decision he would like to know the cost associated with building a privacy fence instead of planting hedges. A Motion to table this item was made by Council Member Wright and seconded by Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Deliberate and act on the purchase of capital items. It was a consensus of City Council to approve the purchase of the capital items presented, with the exception of the one pneumatic roller for the Street Department. City Council asked that additional information on this item be brought back for consideration. 15. Presentation by the EMS Director, deliberate and act on a request to engage an architect to design and develop bid specifications for construction of a new EMS station. EMS Director Kent Klinkerman explained that the North District EMS quarters were extremely cramped and lack adequate kitchen, bathroom and bedroom space. Mr. Klinkerman said that the Hospital and North Lamar ISD vehicle traffic hampered response times. He asked that the EMS Department be authorized to engage an architect to design and develop bid specifications suitable for constructing an EMS station. City Council discussed possible locations for a new station, taking one of the ambulances to the Bonham Street station and one ambulance to Fire Station No. 1. Mr. Klinkerman expressed concern about appropriate bunk space for employees and not having a back -up ambulance if the two ambulances were at separate locations. Council Member Grossnickle said that Paris had one of the best EMS Departments and in the long run a new station would be a .! Regular Council Meeting October 24, 2011 Page 5 good investment. Mayor Hashmi asked about the possibility of building a new station on the west side of the loop. Mr. Klinkerman said they could look into that option. 1415 A Motion to proceed and bring back a site location for review by Council was made by Council Member Frierson and seconded by Council Member Avila. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 2 nays, with Council Members Wright and Pickle casting the dissenting votes. 16. Deliberate and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -083: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERMS OF MICHAEL CODY AND DUSTIN LINDSEY ON THE MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR STANDING BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A Motion to appoint Casey Ressler to serve the unexpired term of Michael Cody which expires in 2014 and appoint Karie Raulston to serve the unexpired term of Dustin Lindsey which expires in 2012, was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Receipt and deliberate on Application for Disannexation filed by Bob and Martha Crockett. City Clerk Janice Ellis said that she wanted City Council to inform that that a petition for disannexation had been filed and that City Staff would be bringing back additional information to Council in order for Council to provide direction to Staff. 18. Deliberate and act on A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH AGREEMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT RESOURCES, INC. (SGR), TO CONDUCT A SEARCH FOR A NEW CITY MANAGER; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Hashmi said this was an important position and that City Council had reviewed at least 70 applications, interviewed some applicants, and re- interviewed a couple of the applicants. Mayor Hashmi said he was looking for someone who had a history of achievements and that he did not object conducting interviews in open session, if applicants did not have a problem with doing so. Council Member Grossnickle said he did not think they should interview anyone that had already sent in an application. Council Member Wright said he thought the Council should interview the firm prior to engaging their services and that he did not think employees should be allowed to participate in the selection of their next boss. Council Member Frierson said if they needed a search firm to find a city manager, then he was fine with that. Mr. Anderson said he could ask the consultant to meet with them. 1416 Regular Council Meeting October 24, 2011 Page 6 A Motion to schedule a meeting between City Council and SGR within the week was made by Council Member Pickle. Council Member Pickle added to his Motion that if SGR ' could not meet, then contact Mercer. The Motion was seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 19. First reading, deliberate and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -050: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 31, TRAFFIC CODE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE VII TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENTS POLICY, PROVIDING FOR THE TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES WHERE DRIVERS FAIL TO PROVIDE PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS; 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. Chief Bob Hundley explained the following Ordinance as follows: "On a traffic law violation stop in which the driver cannot provide proof of required insurance coverage, police officers will issue a citation only for failure to provide proof of financial responsibility. If the driver has not been issued a driver's license or the licensee has been revoked or suspended (not just expired) and cannot provide proof of required insurance coverage and the insurance database does not confirm minimal insurance coverage, the driver will be issued a citation for failure to provide proof of financial responsibility and the vehicle is impounded by the on call wrecker service. If the driver has been convicted previously of not having insurance and cannot provide proof of insurance, the driver will be issued a citation for failure to provide proof of financial responsibility and the vehicle will be impounded by the on call wrecker service. If the driver is involved in a traffic collision and cannot provide proof of required insurance coverage and the insurance database does not confirm minimal insurance coverage, the driver will be issued a citation for failure to provide proof of financial responsibility and the vehicle impounded by the on call wrecker service. The driver or owner of the vehicle will have to provide proof of insurance coverage to the police department before the vehicle will be released from impound. Any towing or storage fees will be the responsibility of the vehicle's owner. If the vehicle is not retrieved from the wrecker service, the wrecker service may begin their legal procedure for an unclaimed vehicle." Chief Hundley said the Ordinance would not go into effect until January 1, 2012, which would allow an education period for amendments to the Ordinance. A Motion to invoke the super majority rule was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. Regular Council Meeting October 24, 2011 Rage 7 20. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004 -081. 1 117 Council Member Pickle reminded everyone of the Industry Appreciation Celebration taking place on Friday, October 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Wildcat Creek Quail Resort. 21. Adjournment. There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Pickle and was seconded by Mayor Hashmi. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m. 9!IC'E ELLIS, CITY CLERK