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Regular Council Meeting October 14, 2019 Page 4 12. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2019-036: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CONTINUED RECEIPT OF A STATUTORY SHARE OF BINGO PRIZE FEES COLLECTED ON CHARITABLE BINGO ACTIVITY THAT OCCURS WITHIN THE CITY; AND DIRECTING THAT THE TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION SHALL BE PROMPTLY PROVIDED A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION UPON ADOPTION; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Interim City Manager Gene Anderson explained that non-profit charitable organizations conducting bingo in Texas collect a 5% fee on prizes awarded. He said the City currently receives a portion of prize fees collected by those organizations with the City. Mr. Anderson also said HB 914 required approval of the City Council to continue the City's eligibility to receive a share of bingo prize fees collected after January 1, 2020. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 0 nays. 13. Discuss and appoint one member to the Library Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of Christina Schock. Mayor Pro -Tem Portugal referenced parliamentary procedures and inquired of Council if there was any objection of taking all nominations and taking a vote on each candidate beginning with the first nomination. There were no objections. Mayor Pro -Tem Portugal opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Pilgrim nominated Elaine Pollard; Council Member Stone nominated Wendy Hamaker; and Council Member Knox nominated Sherry Torres. With no further nominations, Mayor Pro -Tem Portugal closed the floor for nominations. Mayor Pro -Tem Portugal called for a vote on Elaine Pollard, who received one vote; she called for a vote on Wendy Hamaker, who received two votes; and called for a vote on Sherry Torres, who received one vote. Wendy Hamaker was appointed to the Library Advisory Board. 14. Discuss and act on meeting dates for November and December. Ms. Ellis said normally the last meetings in November and December were cancelled, and recommended Council cancel those meetings. Council Member Pilgrim expressed concern if the search firm brought forward applicants to be interviewed. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said they could call a special meeting. A Motion to cancel the second meetings in November and December was made by Council Member Knox and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 0 nays.