Paris, Tenn.–A full agenda awaits the Paris City Commission when it meets at 5 p.m. Thursday in City Hall. Among other agenda items, the 2026 Citizens Academy Class will be recognized, the property tax ordinance will be acted upon and the budget will have its first reading.
CITY OF PARIS, TENNESSEE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CITY HALL COURTROOM
May 7, 2026
5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Rezoning Request for 1406 and 1408 Industrial Park Lane from P-M (Planned
Industrial) to P-B (Planned Commercial)
REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order: Kathy Ray, City Mayor
Roll Call: Liana Compton, Finance Director
Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer
Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings:
Board Will Hear Comments from Citizens
Board Will Hear Comments from the Commission
Service Resolutions and Proclamations:
– Recognition of 2026 Citizens Academy Class
– Recognition of Intern Hattie Johnson
OLD BUSINESS
1.) Ordinance (No. 1334) for Rezoning Request for 43 Hillcrest Drive: James Smith, City
Attorney
2.) Ordinance (No. 1335) for Rezoning Request for 1406 and 1408 Industrial Park Lane:
Jessica Crouch, Community Development Director
NEW BUSINESS
1.) Financial Update: Liana Compton, Finance Director
2.) Appointments to Boards: Kathy Ray, City Mayor
3.) Ordinance (No. 1336) to Amend the Fiscal Year 25-26 Budget (First Reading): Kim
Foster, City Manager
4.) 2026 Property Tax Rate Ordinance (No. 1337): Kim Foster, City Manager
5.) FY 26-27 Proposed Budget Ordinance (No. 1338) (First Reading): Kim Foster, City
Manager
6.) Resolution (No. 1731) to Amend Police Manual to enact Volume 2, Chapter 100,
Section 161 Award Service Weapons and Badges to Retiring Law Enforcement
Officers: Ricky Watson, Chief of Police
7.) Resolution (No. 1732) to Revise Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with ECD (911)
Backup Facility for Henry County Emergency Communications and City of Paris,
TN: Kim Foster, City Manager
8.) Resolution (No. 1733) to Amend Police Manual Volume One Chapter 4 – Vehicle
Use and Operation, Section 4.01.A. and Section 4.06.C.: Kim Foster, City Manager
9.) Resolution (No. 1734) to Recommend CDBG Eiffel Tower Project Bid Award and
Approve Additional Cost: Kim Foster, City Manager
10.) Resolution (No. 1735) to Amend the COP Personnel Rules and Regulations by
adding additional Holidays: Kim Foster, City Manager
11.) Credit Card Internal Policy Updates: Jessica Crouch, Community Development
Director
Monthly Service Highlights
Status of Various Projects
Notes from the City Manager
Adjournment