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Regular Council Meeting July 13, 2020 Page 3 Angelica, Cherry Street - she said it may not be right to hold the whole company accountable but it did not make sense that someone from the company is able to do something like that and get away with it. Brenda Cherry, 1422 Fitzhugh — she said a company was responsible for what an employee does in a company truck. She said the City of Paris was pondering whether they should continue doing business with Beshirs Construction and there should be no question. She asked the Council to vote as if it was their grandchild that was assaulted. Ruby Bell — she said if you read the book of Proverbs, you would understand right from wrong and if you vote to stand for wrong, you are wrong too. Shenita Cleveland, from Dallas County — she saw the video and it was clear that businesses should be held at a higher accountability. She said the employee represented the company and the company represented the City. Kelli Mallicote, Lamar County — she said she owned several businesses and as a business owner, you cannot control an employee once they are off duty. She said she did not personally condone the actions. Ms. Mallicote said there were multiple parties involved and it was not the business owner's fault. She also said there was a difference between an employee and a contractor. Lanae Hernandez, Paris, Texas — she said if an employee was driving a company truck, the employee was representing the City. Pastor Charles Dixon, 919 Fitzhugh Ave. — he said he was pastor of a church in Clarksville, Texas — he said he moved from Ft. Worth to avoid racial issues. He said he had been in the area for sixteen years and had seen six black men murdered and nothing was done. He said there was no justice. He also said a couple of years ago pipes were replaced on his street and the crews never came back and repaired the sidewalks. Gary Harris, George Wright Homes — he said they had just said the pledge and questioned if justice was for all. Consent Agenda Mayor Clifford inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the consent agenda for discussion. There being none, a Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Council Member Hughes, and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 5. Approve minutes from the meetings of June 2, 2020 (corrected) and June 22, 2020. 6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions: a. Paris Public Library Advisory Board (6-15-2020 & 2-19-2020)