12//14/2015MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
December 14, 2015
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
December 14, 2015, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas.
Present: Mayor Pro -Tem: Sue Lancaster
Council Members: Aaron Jenkins; Steve Clifford; Matt Frierson; and
Edwin Pickle
City Staff: John Godwin, City Manager; Gene Anderson,
Finance Director; Kent McIlyar, City Attorney;
Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Larry Wright, Fire Chief;
Bob Hundley, Police Chief; Director; Doug Harris,
Utilities Director; and Jerry McDaniel, Public
Works Director
Absent: Council Members: Mayor A.J. Hashmi and Council Member Benny
Plata
Opening Agenda
1. Call meeting to order.
Mayor Pro -Tem Lancaster called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Invocation.
Gene Anderson gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro -Tem Lancaster led the pledge.
4. Citizens' Forum.
Ken Higdon, Lamar County Chamber of Commerce — he invited everyone to the events
to be held downtown Paris, the Shop Local Campaign, and the money drawings, as well as live
entertainment.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro -Tem Lancaster 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
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agenda was made by Council Member Jenkins and seconded by Council Member Clifford.
Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays.
5. Approve minutes from the meeting on November 16, 2015.
6. Receive reports and /or minutes from the following boards, commissions, and committees:
a. Airport Advisory Board (9 -17 -2015)
b. Paris Visitors & Convention Council (10 -9 -2015)
c. Historic Preservation Commission (10 -14 -2015)
d. Building & Standards Commission (10 -19 -2015)
e. Paris Economic Development Corporation (10 -20 -2015)
f. Planning and Zoning Commission (10 -5 -2015)
g. Paris Public Library Advisory Board (10 -14 -2015)
h. Zoning Board of Adjustment (5 -12 -2015 & 11 -30 -2015)
i. Traffic Commission (10 -6 -2015)
j. Paris -Lamar County Board of Health (9 -21 -2015)
7. Re- appoint Russell Figgins to the Civil Service Commission.
8. Approve ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -033: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS ISSUING A LICENSE TO DAVID THOMPSON
d/b /a LONE STAR CAB COMPANY 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.
9. Approve ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -034: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS ISSUING A LICENSE TO JENNIFER GENTRY
d/b /a 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.
10. Approve ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -035: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS ISSUING A LICENSE TO TRANSPORTATION
PROVIDERS, LLC, d/b /a CITY CAB 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.
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11. Approve ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -036: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS ISSUING A LICENSE TO RANEY DAY
ENTERPRISES, INC. d/b /a YELLOW CAB 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.
12. Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -042: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, CASTING ALL OF THE CITY OF PARIS' 644
VOTES FOR JIM NOBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE 2015 -2016 BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE LAMAR COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT; MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
13. Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -043: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE
SHERIFF OR A CONSTABLE TO RE -SELL TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTIES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE SECTION 34.05.
14. Approve the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Faith Tabernacle Addition 51 -B, located at 360
N.W. 11th Street.
15. Approve the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Quality Inn Addition City Block 317, located
at 3505 N.E. Loop 286.
16. Approve the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Farm Bureau 339 Addition, located at 805
S.W. Loop 286.
17. Approve the Replats of Lot 1, 2, 3, 4 and part of 5, Block 2, Hayes Heights, located at
3105 Lamar Avenue.
18. Approve the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Isenberg Addition, City Block 323, located in
the 2900 Block of N.W. 19" Street.
19. Approve an Agreement with TxDOT to construct a traffic signal on North Main.
20. Approve an Agreement with Love's Travel Stop and Country Stores, Inc. for
reimbursement of the construction of a traffic signal on North Main.
21. Discuss and approve a contract with B. Bray Construction in the amount of $66,151 for
replacement of the Clarksville Street Water Line Project.
22. Discuss and approve a three year contract with Sanitation Solutions, Inc. in the amount of
$29.00 per ton for demolition and debris removal of condemned structures.
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Regular Agenda
23. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -037: 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 258 -A,
BEING LOCATED AT 2185 AND 2193 EAST CHERRY STREET, IN THE CITY OF
PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT -2 (MF -2) TO A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C); ADDING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT (55) FOR A SELF STORAGE /MINI WAREHOUSE TO THE
EXISTING PROPERTY; DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SEVARIBILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Manager John Godwin explained that initially Mr. Efrussy's recommendation was to
deny this zoning change. However, after further discussion during the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting, and hearing what was surrounding this property, staff was now
recommending approval of the zoning change.
Mayor Pro -Tern Lancaster opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to
speak in favor or in opposition of this item, to please come forward. Wayne Brown spoke in
support of this zoning change citing he had obtained 23 signatures of people in the neighborhood
who also supported the zoning change. With no one else speaking, Mayor Pro -Tern Lancaster
closed the public hearing.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by
Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays.
24. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of the
City of Paris for a change in zoning from a Lake Crook Planned Development District
(LCPDD) Sub -Zone 1, the Resort Area to an Agriculture District (A) on which property
is commonly known as Lake Crook, comprised of 3,000 +/- acres of land, in addition to
1,000 +/- acres of lake area.
Mr. Godwin explained that Planning and Zoning conducted a public hearing on
December 7 and after discussion and hearing testimony, the Commission voted 7 -0 not to rescind
or amend the ordinance. Mr. Godwin recommended that the public hearing be opened, that they
take no testimony but keep the public hearing open until the next council meeting.
Mayor Pro -Tem Lancaster opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to
speak in support of opposition of the item, to please come forward. Jackie Alsobrook, 4135
Misty Lane — she said she hoped that Council would do what was suggested by Dr. Hashmi and
save this property. Mrs. Alsobrook said if people wanted high dollar homes they would move to
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Plano. She said she previously voted erroneously on this item. Kyle McCarley, 2375 — he said
he wanted to keep Lake Crook as a park.
Mayor Pro -Tem Lancaster announced that the public hearing would remain open until
January 11, 2016.
A Motion to leave the public hearing open was made by Council Member Clifford and
seconded by Council Member Jenkins. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays.
25. Receive an update from Retail Coach about the company's activities for new retail
development in Paris.
Aaron Farmer of Retail Coach gave a presentation to the City Council regarding leakage,
current retail recruitment possibilities and an overall plan for Paris. Following the presentation,
Mr. Farmer answered questions from Council Members.
26. Discuss and approve a contract with Oscar Renda in the amount of $23,348.350 for
Package 4 of the 2013 Bond Fund Water & Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project.
Mr. Godwin informed Council that they received and opened four qualified bids on
November 17. He said the lowest bid included various combinations of 14 additive alternates to
better address road repairs, and that staff recommended awarding a contract to Oscar Renda in
the amount of $23,348,350. Mr. Godwin explained this project would include extensive work
and would last between three and four years.
Council Member Pickle inquired how much of the bond money was spent thus far and
Mr. Godwin told him about 8 million dollars. Council Member Pickle wanted to know if this
project would include Johnson Woods and Mr. Godwin answered in the affirmative. Council
Member Frierson asked Mr. Godwin to take them through the phases of the project. Mr. Godwin
said this project included downtown, East Paris, Pine Bluff and Graham. He also said that
AECOM checked the company's references and there was a concern, but it was minor. Mr.
Godwin said that not all of the streets would be closed at the same time and that is the reason it
was a three or four year project.
A Motion to approve a contract with Oscar Renda was made by Council Member Clifford
and seconded by Council Member Jenkins. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays.
27. Discuss and approve a contract with Richard Drake Construction in the amount of
$235,797.92 for extension of the Trail de Paris from 8th SE west to 4th SW.
Mr. Godwin informed Council they received only one bid and the hope was to have the
project finished by June.
A Motion to approve a contract with Richard Drake Construction was made by Council
Member Frierson and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays.
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28. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to 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 he 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) as follows: JS Baking, LLC (Skinner Bakery).
Mayor Pro -Tem Lancaster convened City Council into Executive Session at 6:23 p.m.
29. Reconvene into Open Session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in
Executive Session.
Mayor Pro -Tem Lancaster reconvened City Council into open session at 7:15 p.m.
30. 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 festivities in downtown the following
evening.
31. Adjournment.
There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member
Pickle and was seconded by Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. The
meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m. t
SUE LANCASTER. /MA" YOR PRO -TEM
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J,ANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK