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Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2017 Page 7 consider 4B sales tax, because she was not comfortable foregoing 4A completely. Ms. Harris said it was possible, that she could research it but that was not what was currently on the table. Council Member Knox said she knew for a fact that PEDC was instrumental in getting and retaining some of the current industries. Council Member Lancaster said what they currently had was too restrictive and with a municipal sales tax, they could do more for the City. Mayor Clifford said if the voters decided to do away with the quarter cent tax and institute a quarter cent municipal tax, then that would free up money in the city budget to fund what was currently being used for road repair and other needed items, such as fund an economic development director that would be under the direct control of the city manager. Mayor Clifford said it could be used for flood and flood repair. Council Member Knox said her concern was citizens could vote down everything. Council Member Portugal expressed concern about the 41% of children living in poverty in the community that would not get to vote and said traditionally their parents did not vote. Mayor Clifford asked for a vote of the motion that was on the table. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 2 nays, with Council Members Portugal and Knox casting the dissenting votes. 17. 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: • State of Texas v. David Joel Alarid, Cause No. PCE 9020050- 9394 -0, in the Municipal Court of the City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas Legal issues related to David Alarid's properties. Mayor Clifford convened City Council into executive session at 6:58 p.m. 18. Reconvene into Open Session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in Executive Session. Mayor Clifford reconvened City Council into open session at 7:32 p.m. and said Council received an update on legal matters. 19. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004 -081. None were referenced. 20. Adjournment. There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Drake and was seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.