Kim Foster

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. An ordinance was approved to delete a section regarding uniform refuse disposal. A financial update was presented, noting a decrease in retail sales tax revenue. The board discussed and approved an ordinance to enact regulations on prohibited uses of public streets. They also considered an ordinance to amend the fiscal year 2025 budget, accounting for grants and unanticipated revenues. A rezoning request for a property on Skyview Street was referred to the Planning Commission. The board approved a resolution to accept the donation of the Levi Miles Playground at Ogburn Park. Initial and bond resolutions for Fire Station #1 bond issuance were approved, along with a recommendation for a bond anticipation note. Finally, a request to acquire an undeveloped alley on North College Street was forwarded to the Planning Commission.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several ordinances, including amendments to public records access and uniform refuse disposal containers. A financial update was presented, noting sales tax revenues and new business licenses issued. The commission discussed rezoning requests for Mimosa Street and N Lake Street, and approved a bid for the construction of a new Fire Station. Updates were provided on various projects, including Back Alley Paris, signalization upgrades, bridge replacements, multimodal access grants, sidewalk projects, and water infrastructure improvements. The launch of Central Dispatch was recognized as a major accomplishment.

The meeting addressed the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Ordinance, including a revenue-neutral property tax revenue estimate, street paving budget, employee COLA, grant projects, consolidation of dispatch services, and costs for the Fire Station #1 and municipal building. An interlocal agreement to consolidate dispatch services was discussed, focusing on required language from the TBI and the consolidation of ORI numbers. A report on the debt obligation for the Fire Station #1 construction project was reviewed and approved. The certified property tax rate for 2025 was announced, and the paving of Chickasaw Road was discussed in relation to a planned BPU project.

The meeting addressed several key issues including a request to acquire an undeveloped alley, a financial update noting a retail sales tax revenue increase, appointments to the Paris Housing Authority Board, the Heritage Center Board of Directors, and the Beer Board. The commission also discussed participation in Public Entity Partners Matching Grant Programs, a certificate of good moral character for a new manager, amendments to the Paris Municipal Code regarding court fees, the 2025-2026 property tax rate, and an interlocal agreement with Henry County regarding the W.G. Rhea Public Library. Updates were provided on various projects, including the Downtown Signalization Project and the Brooks Street Drainage Project, with a decision made to proceed with the latter using additional funds from the City's fund balance.

The City Commission held a public hearing and regular meeting. Key discussion points included an ordinance to amend the fiscal year 2025 budget, a rezoning request for Skyview Street, and a request to acquire an undeveloped alley on North College Street. The commission also discussed a financial update, appointments to various boards, reappointment of the City Judge, and an interlocal agreement to consolidate dispatch services. Additionally, the FY 2025-2026 proposed budget ordinance and the 2025 property tax rate were addressed.