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1621 6 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS September 6, 2012 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a special session at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2012, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufinan, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: A.J. Hashmi Council Members: Aaron Jenkins; Billie Lancaster; John Wright; Richard Grossnickle; Matt Frierson; and Cleonne Drake City Staff: John Godwin, City Manager; Kent McIlyar, City Attorney; Gene Anderson, Finance Director; Doug Harris, Utilities Director; and Ron Sullivan, Public Works Director Call meeting to order. Mayor Hashmi called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 2. Budget workshop — discuss proposed 2012 -2013 Budget. City Council discussed the budget presentation and process. Mayor Hashmi said the budget was good, but in the future he would like to know more about productivity and hear from department heads about plans they have for their departments. Mr. Godwin said that he was not given direction on this budget as to whether or not they wanted to have several budget meetings with department heads to give presentations or if they wanted one long budget meeting. Council Member Drake said that she would like to hear from department heads next year regarding where they wanted their departments to be in five and ten years. Mr. Godwin said planning needs to start with the Council. Council Member Frierson asked that an item be placed on the agenda in the next couple of months about planning. Council Member Wright verified with Mr. Godwin that the plan should come after re- organization and changes with key people in place. City Council discussed departmental budgets for Public Works, Public Utilities and City Manager. Council Member Lancaster asked that $15,000 be added to the animal shelter budget to help with neutering and spaying of animals that were to be adopted. Council Member Grossnickle added they should contact the Meadows Foundation about a possible grant.