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Regular Council Meeting June 28, 2021 Page 2 Brenda Cherry, 1442 Fitzhugh — she referenced item 17 and said that Mrs. Mathis was a wonderful person and deserved to be honored but not by removing Martin Luther King's name from the park. Monica Yates, 1815 Majestic — she agreed with Brenda Cherry. She said it would look bad for the City to remove Martin Luther King's name from the park and feels like they should consider other options. Samantha Hughes, 627-5h N.E. — she said she did not think that it was a dishonor to change the name of the park from Martin Luther King to Joan Mathis, and that he already had a street named after him. Kimberly Johnson Stone, 820 Majestic — she said the park should be left as Martin Luther King Park, because he is a historical figure and fought for everyone. B. Recognition of Yulanda Robins Reeves for her outstanding organization of the Junteenth Parade. Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes and Police Chief Richard Salter presented Ms. Reeves with a certificate of appreciation for organizing the parade and her leadership of the community event. C. Recognition of Don Yarbrough and the Weald Workers of Lamar County for their countless volunteer hours in helping to make Paris beautiful. Mayor Portugal said Mr. Yarbrough could not be at this meeting and asked that this item be tabled to the next meeting. A Motion to table this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 7 ayes — nays. Consent Agenda Mayor Portugal 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 Savage and seconded by Council Member Pankaj. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 5. Approve minutes from the meeting on June 14, 2021. 6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions: a. Historic Preservation Commission (5-12-2021) b. Housing Authority (5-18-2021) c. Paris Economic Development Corporation (5-11-2021) d. Paris Public Library Advisory Board (5-19-2021) e. Building & Standards Commission (5-17-2021) 7. Receive May monthly financial report.