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Regular Council Meeting September 27, 2021 Page 5 Mr. Anderson explained that every two years the City must provide the Chief Appraiser the name of its nominee to serve on the LCAD board and that all of the taxing entities were allowed to nominate people to serve on the board. He explained the entity's number of votes were determined by a formula and that the City of Paris had 676 votes, which was the third number of highest votes. Mr. Anderson also said that this was not a straight appointment by the Council, but an election by the taxing jurisdictions based on their tax levies. Following a brief discussion, Mayor Portugal opened the floor for nominations. A Motion to nominate Ken Kohls was made by Mayor Portugal. There being no further nominations, Mayor Portugal closed the floor for nominations. A Motion to approve the Resolution nominating Ken Kohls was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Pankaj. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 29. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2021-033: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PERMIT TO SANITATION SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF COLLECTING AND/OR TRANSPORTING SOLID WASTE FROM COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL UNITS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; FINDING A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE FOR ISSUANCE OF SAID PERMIT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Portugal asked for a Motion to remove items 29 through 33 from the table. A Motion to remove items 29 through 33 from the table was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Pankaj. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. City Clerk Janice Ellis explained that six companies had made application and submitted required paperwork for a solid waste collection permit. Ms. Ellis said City Staff recommended approval of these solid waste permits. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 30. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2021-034: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PERMIT TO RICHARD MARK BOSWELL, JR. D/B/A DUMPSTER DROP, LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF COLLECTING AND/OR TRANSPORTING SOLID WASTE FROM COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL UNITS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; FINDING A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE FOR ISSUANCE OF SAID PERMIT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.