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