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Regular Council Meeting June 23, 2014 Page 8 above and beyond what was required of a firefighter. He said he was proposing to pay $37.50 per pay period for assignment pay and that the five firefighters who were on both teams would be paid $25.00 for the second team assignment. In summary, Chief Wright told the Council there were ten firefighters who would receive $37.50 per pay period and five firefighters who would receive $62.50 per pay period. Council Member Hashmi confirmed with Chief Wright that the City paid for the additional training. He inquired if other emergency personnel could become divers and earn additional pay. Chief Wright said the teams were full but that was possible at a later date. Council Member Plata said when he was on the Council last time, and the dive team was first started that the costs continued to increase. Chief Wright said he would continue to apply for grants. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Plata. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 19. Discuss and take action on a council policy regarding proclamations. Mr. Godwin said the issuance of proclamations was under the sole purview of the mayor in most cities and some were issued publicly, either at meetings or at special events; others were mailed or handed out. He said the policy would clarify when proclamations are issued, such as you would have to be 100 to get a birthday proclamation. Mr. Godwin told the Council the policy also included a procedure for requesting proclamations, such as the proclamation had to be made two week in advance. Mayor Frierson said this would be helpful, because he had a request from someone who wanted a proclamation within 48 hours. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Plata. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 20. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with attorney, to receive legal advice from the City Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and /or on matters in which the duty of an attorney to his client under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflict with this chapter, as follows: Forensic Investigation of PEDC and Defenbaugh & Associates contract. Council Member Hashmi confirmed with the city attorney that this was legal. Mayor Frierson convened City Council into executive session at 7:24 p.m. 21. Reconvene into Open Session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in Executive Session. Mayor Frierson reconvened City Council into open session at 7:36 p.m. Mayor Frierson said he believed everyone wanted a resolution to the situation with the PEDC investigation. He said the City Council had a responsibility to their constituents while maintaining dignity and