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Regular Council Meeting August 12, 2019 Page 5 14. Discuss restrictions on storage containers. Mr. Godwin said storage containers were meant to be temporary not permanent. He said suggested changes included limiting the number of structures allowed on property, overall size limits, standards for seasonal storage, safety concerns, and placement requirements. Council Member Pilgrim inquired if this prohibited people moving from setting a pod in front of their garage for a few days, while loading it up to be moved. Mr. Godwin said it should not and that they could add something to that effect in the ordinance. Mayor Clifford said he was in favor of this. 15. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to: a. Sec. 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Attorney, to receive legal advice about (1) pending or contemplated litigation and/or (2) on matters in which the duty of an attorney to his or her client under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflict with this chapter, regarding (1) Paris Regional Medical Center Tax Abatement and (2) city manager; and b. Sec. 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public official to wit: city manager. Mayor Clifford convened City Council into executive session at 6:13 p.m. 16. Reconvene into Open Session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in Executive Session. Mayor Clifford reconvened City Council into open session at 9:23 p.m. Mayor Clifford said they had a discussion with their attorney about PRMC, and they also had discussion about the city manager. A Motion to suspend John Godwin as city manager of the City of Paris effective immediately was made by Council Member Knox and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 2 nays, with Council Members Stone and Hughes casting the dissenting votes. 17. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-081. Council Member Knox said she wanted something placed on the agenda about the Belford Apartments. She said she understood there was a buyer for the property but that it fell through. She said it should put back on auction and they should possibly look at lowering the price. Council Member Knox said it was a disgrace to see this building continuing to deteriorate.