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June 24, 2019 <br />Page 7 <br />A Motion to approve the convention center management agreement and reimbursement <br />resolution was made by Council Member Pilgrim, and seconded by Council Member Knox. <br />Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. <br />111111 ill III INIT 111i 11 Ill Ill III I I Ill <br />Police Chief Bob Hundley reported the crime rate was lower in 2018 compared to 2017, <br />but that the National Instant Base Reports will increase crime rate because of the way in which <br />crimes will be reported. He said they would like to add a second narcotics only K-9 unit and a <br />victim liaison. Chief Hundley also addressed needs of a new VOIP system, pay grades for <br />supervisor and assignment pay for detectives. <br />Fire Chief Mike Vogel spoke about training opportunities, fire safety inspections, <br />additional fire functions, station updates, the replacement of fire station 93, seniority pay and <br />rank changes. He said that he was discussing a possible contract with Lamar County for fire <br />protection, similar to what EMS had with the County. <br />[ ill ill ill I ill ill I <br />R11,111IIIIIIII, I 11l 111 1 lil'i 111111 1111�11ll� 11111 <br />Library Director Priscilla McAnally told City Council that the roof work was completed <br />and the exterior/interior work was planned. She spoke about continuing restoration of artwork, <br />new programming, and expanded hours. <br />21. Discuss and make appointments to the various Boards and Commissions. <br />Mayor Clifford said they normally did the boards alphabetically but there were a couple <br />of boards that had quite a number of applicants. He said he thought it would make it easier if <br />they did PEDC and Planning & Zoning first. There were no objections. <br />With regard to Paris Economic Development Corporation, Mayor Clifford said there <br />was one vacancy and nominated Mihir Pankaj; Council Member Pilgrim nominated Richard <br />Manning; and Council Member Trenado nominated Audie Earley. Names were drawn and voted <br />upon, with Richard Manning receiving 2 votes, Mihir Pankaj receiving 4 votes. Mihir Pankaj <br />was appointed to the board. <br />With regard to the Planning & Zoning Commission, Mayor Clifford said there were <br />three vacancies. Council Member Portugal nominated Chad Lindsey; Council Member Trenado <br />nominated Audie Earley; Council Member Pilgrim nominated Clifton Fendley; Mayor Clifford <br />nominated William Walker-, and Council Member Knox nominated Francine Neeley. Names <br />were drawn and voted upon, with William Walker receiving 2 votes, Clifton Fendley receiving 4 <br />votes, Audie Earley receiving 3 votes, Francine Neeley receiving 4 votes, and Chad Lindsey <br />receiving 7 votes, Clifton Fendley, Francine Neeley and Chad Lindsey were appointed to the <br />comr,tissio-t.. <br />