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Regular City Council Meeting January 26, 2009 Page 5 b. Pursuant to Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate on security devices for city buildings. Mayor Freelen recessed City Council for a break at 6:24 p.m. and convened City Council into executive session at 6:30 p.m. 19. Reconvene into open session. Mayor Freelen reconvened City Council into open session at 7:07 p.m. 20. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-008: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR CITY DEPOSITORY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2009 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2011; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT IN THE INSTITUTION'S BID; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Gene Anderson said the current City depository agreement would expire February 28, 2009. Mr. Anderson told City Council that two bid notices were published in the Paris News, that the bid form was mailed to all local banks, and that two bids were received but one was received after the deadline. Mr. Anderson said City staff recommended that the remaining bid from Liberty National Bank be accepted. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member McCarthy and seconded by Council Member Kear. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays. 21. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-009: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BUREAU VERITAS FOR PLAN REVIEW AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Kevin Carruth said the chief building official position became vacant January 23, 2009, leaving no building inspectors. He further said that the City would need to contract for plan reviews and building inspections during the time period it will take to recruit and hire a replacement. Ty Chapman of Bureau Veritas answered questions from City Council. Mr. Carruth added that the permit fees charged would not cover the costs for Bureau Veritas. Several Council Members wanted to know what the offset would be against salaries and benefits of employees. Mr. Carruth said that it would need to be studied. Mayor Freelen expressed a desire to hire Bureau Veritas on a temporary basis for a couple of months and then schedule a meeting to receive input from contractors. It was a consensus of the City Council to contract with Bureau Veritas