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000253 Regular City Council Meeting January 22, 2007 Page 2 A. The Charter Study Committee, Paris, Texas. (12- 14 -06; 1 -4 -2007; and 1 -10- 2007) 6. Citizens Forum. Marva Joe, 1610 -17th N.E. - she agreed with Ernie Clark, in that there needs to be better communication. Mrs. Joe suggested that Council conduct town hall meetings throughout the community. 7. Comments from Interim City Manager regarding City Council operations. Ernie Clark, Interim City Manager, gave a presentation regarding characteristics people needed in order to function in a democracy. He outlined the five minimal requirements for a healthy work relationship as being communication, trust, responsibility, authority and accountability. Mr. Clark stated he hoped the people of the community would come together for the betterment of the community. 8. Introduction of City Attorney. Mayor Manning introduced Kent McIlyar, the new City Attorney. Kent told the Council he was looking forward to working with them. 9. Report and discussion regarding the cost/amount of money for the following: Texas .First Group to provide Interim City Manager; the appointment of counsel (Lynn, Pham & Ross) to assist in the transition of City Manager; the hiring of outside counsel (James ^' Rodgers) to represent the City of Paris in Jim Bell vs. The City of Paris, Texas, Cause No. 75213, in the 62' Judicial District Court. Gene Anderson presented Council with information reflecting the amount of money spent to date on legal fees and consulting fees, as follows: $6,307.50 paid to the Moore Law Firm for representation in the Jim Bell lawsuit; $9,763.35 paid to Lynn, Pham & Ross for representation in the termination process of Tony Williams; and $4,095.09 paid to Bovey, Akers & Bojouquez with regard to the Charter revision. Council Member Ray inquired if the figure included the lawsuit regarding the majority /plurality issue. Gene advised him that it did not, but that he would get that figure for Council. Council Member Freelen wanted to know if the legal fees were budgeted. Gene told him that they had money budgeted for outside legal counsel in the legal department budget. Council Member Freelen asked that Gene keep them up to date on legal fees and consulting fees. 10. Possible future agenda items.