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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS <br />December 5, 2016 <br />The City Council of the City of Paris met for a special session at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, <br />December 5, 2016, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. <br />Present: Mayor: A.J. Hashmi <br />Council Members: Billie Lancaster; Aaron Jenkins; Billy Trenado; <br />Steve Clifford; and Cleonne Drake <br />City Staff John Godwin, City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City <br />Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Carla Easton, <br />City Engineer; Larry Wright, Fire Chief; Bob <br />Hundley, Police Chief; and Priscilla McAnally, <br />Library Director <br />Absent: Council Member: Matt Frierson <br />1. Call meeting to order. <br />Mayor Hashmi called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. <br />2. Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2016 -037: AN ORDINANCE <br />AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL OBLIGATION <br />BONDS, SERIES; 2016; APPROVING THE USE OF A PAYING <br />AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; ENGAGING BOND COUNSEL AND <br />FINANCIAL ADVISOR; PROVIDING THE PLEDGE OF FUNDS FOR THE <br />PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING <br />TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS. <br />Mayor Hashmi explained the City had 10 million dollars left from the original bond sale <br />and the City needed to issue about 8.8 million dollars toward water and sewer line replacements. <br />A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council <br />Members Drake and Clifford. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. <br />3. Discuss and act to remove Skipper Steely and David Alarid from the Historic <br />Preservation Commission pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, City of Paris, Texas <br />Sections 2 -302, 2 -303 and 2 -306, and the City of Paris Policies and Procedures for <br />Standing Boards, Commissions, and Committees. <br />Mayor Hashmi inquired of City Manager John Godwin if there were any criminal charges <br />and Mr. Godwin said there were no criminal charges. Council Member Trenado arrived at 5:07 <br />p.m. Mayor Hashmi said he was opposed to removing someone from a board just because of <br />differences. Council Member Drake said she was opposed unless a board member had broken <br />