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Regular Council Meeting December 13, 2021 Page 7 Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked that anyone wishing to speak about this item to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 28. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2021-051: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING ROBERT VINE AS THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY MANAGER IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 23 OF THE CITY CHARTER; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Manager Grayson Path said he received approximately forty-three applications for this position, and he and HR Director/Civil Service Director Sandy Collard served as the Interview Team. Mr. Path said he was pleased to present his selection Robert Vine as the Assistant City Manager. Council Member Pilgrim said he held a lot of respect for Grayson's opinion and he was glad that Robert Vine applied here. Council Member Knox said she too wholly supported Grayson Path who was qualified to make a selection. Council Member Stone said she appreciated Mr. Vine taking time to meet with her and she too respected Grayson's opinion. Council Member Pankaj said there had been a lot of discussion and he fully backed Grayson Path and Mr. Vine. Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes expressed appreciation to Mr. Vine for his time and answering his questions. Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes said Mr. Vine's answers spoke for his character and that was important. He also said he would support Grayson's selection. Mayor Portugal said she had an extended conversation with the Mayor of Dayton, Texas and that she spoke very highly of Mr. Vine. She said she supported Grayson's selection. Robert Vine expressed his appreciation and said one of the reasons he applied in Paris was because of Grayson Path. A Motion to confirm the appointment of Robert Vine as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Paris was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 29. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2021-052: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ISSUING A LICENSE TO DAVID L. THOMPSON D/B/A LONE STAR CAB COMPANY TO OPERATE A VEHICLE FOR HIRE BUSINESS ON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; FINDING A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE FOR ISSUANCE OF SAID LICENSE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.