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MINUTES OF THE EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS January 11, 2017 The City Council for the City of Paris met for an emergency meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: Council Members: City Staff- Absent: Council Member: 1. Call meeting to order. A.J. Hashmi Billie Lancaster; Aaron Jenkins; Billy Trenado; Steve Clifford; and Cleonne Drake John Godwin, City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Katriana Wright, Deputy City Clerk; Carla Easton, City Engineer Matt Frierson Mayor Hashmi called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 2. 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 her client under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflict with this chapter as follows: First National Bank Building, 104 Bonham St. Mayor Hashmi convened City Council into executive session at 5:01 p.m. 3. Reconvene into Open Session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in Executive Session. Mayor Hashmi reconvened City Council into open session at 5:27 p.m. He said attorney advice was sought on a letter received from the engineering firm that was hired by the city in reference to 104 Bonham Street. Mayor Hashmi read part of the letter sent by the engineering firm and stated that anyone who wished to obtain a copy could request a copy from the city. He specifically referred to the engineer's recommendation: "We recommend that the brick on the west wall be removed above a level of approximately the fourth floor, as soon as possible, due to risk of collapse." Mayor Hashmi said he felt it was necessary to call this meeting because of health and safety concerns