05-Minutes from the meeting on July 11, 2011

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Regular Council Meeting July 11, 2011 Page 3 Consent Aunda Mayor Hashmi inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Council Member Wright asked that the minutes from June 11, 2011 be amended to include the City Attorney's comments regarding why Josh Bray was not eligible to serve on the PEDC Board. Council Member Wright also said there was a nomination for Council Member McCarthy to be Mayor Pro-Tem and he thought that should be in the minutes. City Clerk Janice Ellis said that she would amend the minutes to include the City Attorney's comments. Ms. Ellis said when she drafted the minutes, that she listened to the tape regarding nominations and that a formal motion was not made to nominate Council Member McCarthy. Ms. Ellis also said that Council Member Rogers had asked Council Member McCarthy if he wished to serve in that capacity and that he declined. Ms. Ellis said she would amend the minutes to include the conversation between the two Council Members. A Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Frierson. The Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt Consent Agenda Item 5. 5. Deliberate and act on the approval of minutes from the meeting on June 11, 2011. Regular Agenda 6. Public hearing, deliberate and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2011-054: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING AN 1NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LAMAR COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; ACCEPTING SAID GRANT AWARD UPON NOTICE THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID GRANT UPON NOTICE THEREOF; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support of this item, to please come forward. Chief Hundley spoke in support of this item, citing that the Police Department would use the city share in the amount of $7,159.50 to replace city rifles. Mayor Hashmi asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one else speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays. 7. Deliberate and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2011-055: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT OF $12,230.65 TO RICHARD DRAKE CONSTRUCTION CO., LP FOR THE TRAIL DE 4