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Regular Council Meeting June 24, 2019 Page 7 A Motion to approve the convention center management agreement and reimbursement resolution was made by Council Member Pilgrim, and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 20. Receive and discuss annual departmental reports from Police, Fire, EMS, and Library. Police Chief Bob Hundley reported the crime rate was lower in 2018 compared to 2017, but that the National Instant Base Reports will increase crime rate because of the way in which crimes will be reported. He said they would like to add a second narcotics only K-9 unit and a victim liaison. Chief Hundley also addressed needs of a new VOIP system, pay grades for supervisor and assignment pay for detectives. Fire Chief Mike Vogel spoke about training opportunities, fire safety inspections, additional fire functions, station updates, the replacement of fire station #3, seniority pay and rank changes. He said that he was discussing a possible contract with Lamar County for fire protection, similar to what EMS had with the County. EMS Director Kent Klinkerman reported transfer statistics, the rotating fleet program for ambulances, and reviewed equipment needs and requirements. Library Director Priscilla McAnally told City Council that the roof work was completed and the exterior/interior work was planned. She spoke about continuing restoration of artwork, new programming, and expanded.hours. 21. Discuss and make appointments to the various Boards and;Commissions. Mayor Clifford said they normally did the boards alphabetically but there were a couple of boards that had quite 'a number of applicants. He said he thought it would make it easier if they did PEDC and Planning & Zoning first. There were no objections. With regard to Paris Economic Development Corporation, Mayor Clifford said there was one vacancy and nominated Mihir Pankaj; Council Member Pilgrim nominated Richard Manning; and Council Member Trenado nominated Audie Earley. Names were drawn and voted upon, with Richard Manning receiving 2 votes, Mihir Pankaj receiving 4 votes. Mihir Pankaj was appointed to the board. With regard to the Planning & Zoning Commission, Mayor Clifford said there were three vacancies. Council Member Portugal nominated Chad Lindsey; Council Member Trenado nominated Audie Earley; Council Member Pilgrim nominated Clifton Fendley; Mayor Clifford nominated William Walker; and Council Member Knox nominated Francine Neeley. Names were drawn and voted upon, with William Walker receiving 2 votes, Clifton Fendley receiving 4 votes, Audie Earley receiving 3 votes, Francine Neeley receiving 4 votes, and Chad Lindsey receiving 7 votes. Clifton Fendley, Francine Neeley and Chad Lindsey were appointed to the commission.