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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS September 30, 2019 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a special session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2019, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: Steve Clifford Council Members: Derrick Hughes; Linda Knox; Clayton Pilgrim; and Paula Portugal City Staff: Gene Anderson, Interim City Manager/Finance Director; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; and Clyde Crews, Fire Marshal Absent: Council Members: Renae Stone and Billy Trenado 1. Call meeting to order. Mayor Clifford called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Citizens' forum. Lyle Edwards, 205 E. Houston, introduced himself and said he would appreciate the City Council's consideration for appointment to the Lamar County Appraisal District Board. 3. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2019-034: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, CASTING ALL OF THE CITY OF PARIS' 627 VOTES FOR LYLE EDWARDS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE 2020- 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LAMAR COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Interim City Manager Gene Anderson said that every two years the City must provide the chief appraiser with the name of a nominee to serve on the Lamar County Appraisal District Board. He said the current board member's term ends December 31. Council Member Portugal said Ken Kohls was currently serving on the board and he had done a good job. Council Member Portugal nominated Ken Kohls to serve on the board. Mayor Clifford nominated Lyle Edwards to the board, because of his expertise in several areas. Mayor Clifford called for a vote on the nomination of Ken Kohls, and Mr. Kohls received two votes. Mayor Clifford called for a vote on the nomination of Lyle Edwards and Mr. Edwards received three votes. Lyle Edwards was nominated as the City's representative for membership on the 2020-2021 Board of Directors.