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Regular Council Meeting June 10, 2019 Page 3 12. Discuss and act on a Request from the Lamar County Appraisal District to approve the purchase of the downtown Peoples Bank Building for the purpose of relocation of LCAD's offices. City Manager John Godwin said that he did not have a strong opinion about this item one way or another, but that Jerry Patton of the Lamar County Appraisal District had asked him to place it on the agenda. He said the appraisal district had insufficient room in their current location, and inadequate parking, security and privacy. Mr. Godwin said they had been looking for more appropriate space and had considered the downtown Peoples Bank Building. He also said at its meeting on May 29, the LCAD board voted to recommend approval of purchase of the building, and that eight of the eleven jurisdictions must approve the purchase. Mayor Clifford said he opposed this, and that LCAD moving into one of the most beautiful historic buildings in downtown would be a terrible mistake. Mayor Clifford said this did not fit in with the long-term plans for downtown, and would not contribute to the revitalization of downtown Paris. Council Member Knox also expressed opposition and said this would not fit in with the downtown plan. Council Member Trenado said he would not support this and that LCAD should consider property next to their current location. Council Member Hughes said it might not be ideal for downtown, but questioned if they wanted an empty building downtown. Council Member Portugal said a government entity occupying the downtown building did not fit into their vision, and said she also opposed this. A Motion to deny LCAD's request was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 1 nay, with Council Member Hughes casting the dissenting vote. 13. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2019-019: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY OF PARIS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REVISING CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE I, SECTION 26-1 "COMPOSITION OF DEPARTMENT" TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL SERGEANT POSITION AND REDUCE ONE POLICE OFFICER POSITION; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chief Hundley explained that a lieutenant's position in CID was changed to an officer position and that a sergeant would be assigned to the narcotics team. He said that the narcotics team self -initiated most of their cases and that the sergeant would still carry a case load, and provide liaison with federal agencies. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council member Knox and seconded by Council Member Hughes. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Receive and discuss annual departmental reports from Public Works, Community Development, Utilities and Finance.