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January 13, 2020 Page 2 Ricky Gillean, 321 CR 11400, Paris — he said there were panhandler situations where they were actually going out in front of the vehicles. He said he had personally picked up trash that the panhandlers had left behind. He said this was a safety issue and that he was concerned someone was going to get hurt. Neil Smith, 7130 FM 195, Paris — he said he understood that panhandlers had rights, but that this activity needed to be controlled. He also said to do nothing about this problem would only create bigger problems. He said something needed to be done. Ronnie Smith, 1522 E. Houston, Paris — he said there were things that the City Co 3ould override for the betterment of the community. Mr. Smith said he would like to see 4 zome up with some regulations to protect the citizens in the community. E Chuck MeMasters, 3040 N.E. Loop 286, Paris, - he said he personally went to the intersection three times a week and cleaned up the area because Paris was his home and he wanted it to be clean. Mr. McMasters explained there was half -eaten food, trash and bottles of urine located at that intersection. He said at one point he saw a man leaving and inquired why he was leaving at that time. Mr. McMasters said the man told him when the others arrived, they had to leave. Mr. MeMasters questioned if the people who truly needed help were being run off by the people who were asking for monies for other reasons. He said he was a compassionate man, but they needed to come to a resolution in order to make Paris a safer community. Consent Agenda Mayor Clifford inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the consent agenda for discussion. Council Member Portugal said the Paris -Lamar County Health Board sent in four sets of minutes for this agenda. She asked if they could be contacted and asked to send in the minutes in a more timely fashion. City Clerk Janice Ellis said she would contact Ms. Prestridge and ask them to do that. A Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Council Member Knox, and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. a. Board of Adjustment (11-5-2019) b. Paris Economic Development Corporation (11-7-2019 & 11-25-2019) c. Housing Authority (9-17-2019) d. Paris -Lamar County Board of Health (5-20-2019, 7-15-2019, 8-19-2019 & 10-21- 2019) e. Planning & Zoning Commission (12-2-2019) f Traffic Commission (10-1-2019) 7. Receive the November 2019 financial report.