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Regular Council Meeting <br />February 9, 2015 <br />Page 18 <br />Mr. Godwin said Kenny Kammer appeared at the January 26 Council meeting to express <br />concerns about taxes owed on property he purchased from the City in a public bid. Council <br />Member Hashmi said he did not understand why Mr. Kammer should have to pay taxes because <br />the City had owned the property and taxes were not paid when the City owned the property. Mr. <br />Godwin said taxes were due to the other taxing entities, not the City. Finance Director Gene <br />Anderson said the property was donated in August 2002 to the City and at the time the City sold <br />this property, he was not aware there were issues. Council Member Lancaster confirmed with <br />Mr. Kammer that the advertisement for bids did not reflect there were taxes owed on the <br />property at the time he purchased it. Council Member Hashmi suggested that City staff assist <br />Mr. Kammer in contacting the other taxing entities. Council Member Pickle said the City <br />maintains upkeep of lots that were foreclosed on and did not collect from the other taxing entities <br />for that service. Following additional discussion, Mayor Frierson asked the City Attorney to <br />coordinate with Lamar County Appraisal District and report back to the Council. <br />26. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government <br />Code, Consultation with Attorney, to receive legal advice from the City Attorney about <br />pending or contemplated litigation and /or on matters in which the duty of an attorney to <br />his client under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of <br />Texas, clearly conflict with this chapter, as follows: zoning ordinance /permitting. <br />City Council did not go into Executive Session. <br />27. Reconvene into Open Session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in <br />Executive Session. <br />28. Consider and approve future events for City Council and /or City Staff pursuant to <br />Resolution No. 2004 -081. <br />Mayor Frierson reminded City Council of the special meeting on Monday, February 16. <br />29. Adjournment. <br />There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member <br />Lancaster and was seconded by Council Member Plata. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. The <br />meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. <br />MATT FRIERSON, MAYOR <br />JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK <br />