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Regular Council Meeting April 22, 2019 Page 4 Mayor Clifford said the only reason they had this option was because the employees had done an excellent job in keeping plant in operation. Council Member Portugal inquired how the size of the plant would be determined, and Water Utilities Director Doug Harris explained the variables. Council Member Pilgrim said if they were going to grow Paris this was essential. He also said if Paris got just one big new water user, the current plant could not handle it. In order to be competitive, Council Member Pilgrim said they needed to take this step. Council Member Knox expressed concern about an increase in citizens' monthly bill, but said the City had to have a sewer system. Council Member Trenado said this was for the future of Paris. Council Member Stone said she was in favor in moving forward and inquired about a start date. Mr. Harris said they were a long way from a start date, as the engineering design would take two years to complete. Council Member Hughes said it was time, and that the staff had done a good job. Mayor Clifford said this was necessary. Mr. Godwin told City Council he would keep them updated. 16. Discuss process for annual evaluations of city employees reporting directly to council. Council Member Portugal inquired of City Council if they wanted to follow the same procedure used for the city manager's evaluation. It was a consensus to do so. 17. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, (1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, as follows: • Annual evaluation of the municipal judge; • Annual evaluation of the city attorney. Mayor Clifford convened City Council into executive session at 6:18 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 7:03 p.m. He said they began the evaluation process. 19. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-081. Council Member Portugal referenced an article in the March issue of the Texas Town and City Magazine, about Gainesville, Texas' commitment to financial transparency. She said if that is something they would like to see Paris do, they could let the manager know. 20. Adjournment. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Clifford and was seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.