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1550 Regular Council Meeting April 23, 2012 Page 9 aefion. He said the current procedure had been on the books for approximately ten to twelve years and if Council wanted to change the procedure, City Staff would need input from the Historic Preservation Commission in more detail and suggestions of what they wanted to do different. Mr. McIlyar gave an example, such as properties that were falling in disrepair in the Historic District and if the Historic Preservation Commission wanted to start referring them out to non - profits for repairs or funding some kind of system to help repair them and keep them off of demolition track. Mayor Hashmi said a lot of time, effort and work had gone into this project and he appreciated all that those who had worked on this project. Mr. Anderson said at this point that Council needed to receive- these recommendations, because some of the items would need to be brought back as separate items and some items would need to be addressed during budget, such as Mr. Wilson's request to hire a structural engineer in certain instances. A Motion to receive the recommendations from the Task Force was made by Council Member McCarthy and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 24. Receipt and report on preclearance letter received from the Department of Justice approving the 2011 redistricting plan for the City of Paris. City Clerk Janice Ellis told Council that the Department of Justice issued a preclearance letter March 22, 2012 for the City of Paris 2011 Redistricting Plan. She said that a public notice of changes in election precincts was - published in the Paris News on April 13, 2012; April 20, 2012; and the third notice would be published April 27, 2012. Ms. Ellis also said the notice was posted on the City Hall Annex board and on the City web -site. iY 25. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to Sedion 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 conflicts with this chapter. `— Mayor Hashmi said there was nothing to be discussed in Executive Session and moved to item 27. 26. Reconvene into open session, deliberate and possibly take action on those matters discussed in Executive Session. 27. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004 -081. Nothing was referenced.