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Regular Council Meeting July 28, 2025 Page 4 certification process, the fourth city in the State to do so. He presented Public Information Officer Jon McFadden with certificates from the office of the Governor. 18. Receive presentation from Chief Rich Salter about the Police Department. Chief Salter said the police had received over 11,000 calls since January, 473 cases were assigned to CID since January, that there were 347 motor accidents in June alone, and the animal shelter had taken in 1,744 animals since January. Chief Salter reviewed the Paris Police Department organizational chart, the police department positions and descriptions, the responsibilities of the administration division, the services divisions, uniformed patrol, and the criminal investigations division. He also spoke about the specialized areas which included the narcotics unit, auto burglary & theft prevention task force special weapons & tactics unit and the accident investigation team. Chief Salter expressed appreciation about the increase of salaries for police officers and said it had made a difference, citing numbers of recruitment and being able to retain officers. 19. Discuss and act on the appointment of Joseph Nelms to the position of municipal court prosecutor. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said her current prosecutor was leaving after almost three years. She also said she had reached an agreement with local attorney Joseph Nelms, who had served as a longtime police officer in the Paris Police Department, rising to the position of Patrol Captain before leaving to attend law school. She asked City Council to approve her contracting with Joseph Nelms for the part-time position of municipal court prosecutor. A Motion to approve this item was approved by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Ellis. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 20. Receive bids for the 7 1h Street SW Reconstruction Project, discuss and award a contract in the amount of $326,338.10 for the project, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. City Engineer Todd Mittge explained that the City partnered with Fikes Wholesale, Inc. (CEFCO) to rebuild 7th Street SW into a concrete roadway. He said the bids were advertised Jun 26 and July 3 and opened on July 10, 2025. Mr. Mittge informed City Council that three responsive bids were received for this project and Wheeler Construction was the low bidder. Mr. Mittge recommended approval of Wheeler Construction. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Norment and seconded by Council Member Attebury. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 21. Discuss and act on the addition of a community development analyst position. City Manager Rose Beverly pointed out that they were not adding a position but rather establishing this position in place of filling the previously budgeted Community Development Coordinator position. Mr. Amo-Mensah explained this analyst position would assist the IT