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Regular Council Meeting March 24, 2025 Page 4 FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Deputy City Manager Rob Vine said on February 8, 1954, the City Council adopted a resolution which established a Traffic Commission, which was advisory in nature. He also said in recent years, citizen interest in serving on this Commission has waned and many times the meetings had been cancelled due to lack of a quorum making it difficult to implement needed traffic improvements. Mr. Vine reported that Staff recommended approval of this item and reported that any future traffic issues would be addressed by utilizing Staff from the Police Department and the Planning & Zoning Department. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Ellis. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 19. Discuss and act on resident requirements for various Board and Commission members. City Clerk Janice Ellis said since at least 1954, the City had Boards and Commissions and over time had updated the number of members, responsibilities, and residency requirements. She also said during appointment last June, several City Council Members expressed a desire to open membership to Lamar County Residents. Ms. Ellis reported that Staff reviewed the Boards and Commissions and recommended that the Historic Preservation Commission, Library Advisory Board, and Main Street Advisory Board be opened for membership from citizens living in Lamar County. Council Member Putnam said this was a great idea and made a Motion to allow Lamar County residents to serve on these three boards. Council Member Norment seconded the Motion. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 20. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING BRUCE BALLARD AS THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY MANAGER IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 21 OF THE CITY CHARTER; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Vine explained this position had been advertised for just under a year and ultimately Executive Search Firm, Baker Tilly was hired to assist the City in fall of 2024. Mr. Vine said four applicants were interviewed and the decision was made to move forward with Bruce Ballard and if confirmed, Mr. Ballard planned to start on April 14, 2025. A Motion to confirm the appointment was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Kessel. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays. 21. Discuss and act on an Amendment of a Lease Agreement for property, located at the airport, between the City of Paris and Carey Eatherly and Ryan Eatherly, decreasing the