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Regular Council Meeting May 22, 2017 Page 6 A Motion to approve these amendments was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 20. Discuss and act on Pre- & Post - Employment Activities. City Manager John Godwin explained the City had a Code of Ethics and Conduct but this new policy would restrict the ability of a former employee or official to represent a subsequent employer before the City, as well as would restrict the ability of a new employee or official to represent a past employer. Mr. Godwin said it restricted the ability of an employer performing work for the City from recruiting and hiring City employees or officials and restricted the release of confidential information which a City employee or official may possess. Mr. Godwin provided the Council with several scenarios. Mayor Clifford said he had requested this item be brought forwarded and confirmed with Mr. Godwin that most cities had a similar policy. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Drake. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 21. Discuss Residential Development proposal and provide direction to city staff. Mr. Godwin said GVD Construction proposed to build a high quality 130 plus apartment complex on Ruby Way, using no state or federal subsidies. He also said they were looking for local incentives to make their project financially viable and had requested a five -year tax abatement and reduced development fees. Mr. Godwin informed City Council he heard from two local contractors that day, who were both opposed to this. He introduced Gene Dixon of GVD Construction. Mr. Dixon gave a presentation about the proposed complex and answered questions from City Council. Mayor Clifford said he was reluctant to grant a tax abatement for a residential apartment complex, but would be glad to have them in Paris. Council Member Portugal said she had heard from several constituents who were not previously given tax abatements. Council Member Knox said she was conflicted about giving a tax abatement on this project because it was not done for others in the past and developers in the future would ask for a tax abatement. Council Member Trenado and Jenkins were not in favor of giving a tax abatement. Council Member Lancaster said she might be willing to look at a sliding scale. Council Member Drake said she was concerned about setting a precedent. A Motion to deny this tax abatement request was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 22. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004 -081. None were referenced.