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Regular Council Meeting August 11, 2014 Page 5 the $460,000 for road repairs for all Districts, that $180,000 be spent from the general fund, with $60,000 being spent for each of Districts 1, 2, and 3 in this fiscal year and the remainder over the next fiscal year. Council Member Hashmi said the current year reserves were $9,597,032.00 which was higher than the standards they require. He also said the streets were in bad shape, the work had to be started and Districts 1, 2, 3 and were in dire need. Council Member Hashmi said if the motion passes, that he thought Council Members should take photos of the streets in their Districts to see what was most important. He said there were places where Council Members may feel differently than KSA. He said he thought they should leave it to city engineers with regard to the materials to be used. A Motion to take $180,000 out of reserves to spend for street repairs, with $60,000 being allocated for each of Districts, 1, 2, and 3 was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Council Member Plata asked Street Superintendent Rufus Hill about chip seal. Mr. Hill said they do chip seal, and that it lasts three to five years. Mayor Frierson asked how much could be done for $60,000 and Mr. Godwin said not a huge amount but maybe one street in a neighborhood. Council Member Grossnickle said he would like a little more time to think about this, because they were just getting into the budget. Council Member Hashmi said Mr. Godwin had already done the budget. Council Member Grossnickle said there were other items to be considered, such as pay raises and bathrooms at the fairgrounds. Mayor Frierson called for a vote. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 1 nay, with Council Member Pickle casting the dissenting vote and Council Member Grossnickle abstaining from the vote. 17. Receive presentation, discuss and provide direction to staff on the FY 2014 -2015 budget for the City of Paris. City Manager John Godwin discussed with City Council fire engine replacements, land for an EMS Station, the Optimist Ball Field utilities, a trash truck replacement fee, utilities maintenance employees, wastewater treatment engineering, capital utility need, employee raises and placing a cap on longevity pay. 18. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to: (A) Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or (2) to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, as follows: Police Chief. (B) Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with attorney to receive legal advice regarding PIA and Defenbaugh & Associates forensic investigation report. Mayor Frierson convened City Council in executive session at 7:48 p.m.