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1197 Regular Council Meeting October 25, 2010 Page 2 Linda Crittenden, 615 NE 34th Street — she spoke in support of retaining Kevin Carruth as City Manager. Dr. Geoffrey Grubb, 295 Johnson Woods Drive — he spoke in support of retaining Kevin Carruth as City Manager. A.D. Thompson, 3920 Alpine — he spoke in support of retaining Kevin Carruth as City Manager. Mayor Biard said that he had received multiple requests to move item 33 forward on the Agenda. A Motion to move item 33 forward was made by Council Member Brown and seconded by Council Member Rhonda Rogers. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 33. Deliberate and possibly act on acceptance of a clock from Louise Hagood. Louise Hagood told City Council that she and her family would like to donate a clock to the citizens of Paris, in honor of her late husband Thomas Hagood. Mrs. Hagood said that the clock would be installed at the southeast corner of the downtown plaza. She said she was going to use a company in Texas to construct the clock; that the clock and installation would cost approximately $25,000; and would be paid for by the Hagood family. Mrs. Hagood said the only reoccurring cost would be electricity for the clock and a yearly maintenance agreement with the clock company. Council Member McCarthy expressed his appreciation to Mrs. Hagood. A Motion to accept the gift was made by Council Member Rhonda Rogers and seconded by Council Member Brown. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. A Motion to bring items 34 and 35 forward was made by Council Member McCarthy and seconded by Council Member Rhonda Rogers. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 34. Convene into Executive Session: (a) 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. (b) Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee as follows: Evaluation and discussion of the retention, suspension, or termination of the City Manager. Mayor Biard convened City Council into executive session at 5:57 p.m.