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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS November 20, 2012 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a special session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: A.J. Hashmi Council Members: Aaron Jenkins; Billie Lancaster; John Wright; Cleonne Drake City Staff: John Godwin, City Manager; Kent McIlyar, City Attorney; and Janice Ellis, City Clerk Absent: Council Members: Richard Grossnickle and Matt Frierson Opening Agenda 1. Call meeting to order. Mayor Hashmi called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Regular Agenda 2. Confirm appointment of new Fire Chief for the City of Paris. City Manager John Godwin stated the preference was to hire within the department, but at the time that was not what was best for the organization. Mr. Godwin told the Council that the job had been posted, that he received at least five applications; he had interviewed several applicants and it was his recommendation to hire Larry Wright. Mr. Godwin said Mr. Wright had a wealth of experience and knowledge. A Motion to confirm the appointment of Larry Wright was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 3. Discuss and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with KSA to develop a ten year Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Paris. Mr. Godwin said that he met with KSA representatives several times last week and was able to negotiate a contract price from $298,000 to $238,200. In addition, Mr. Godwin said KSA agreed to incorporate into its planning at no extra charge a parks plan for which the City of Paris had a grant. KSA President Joncie Young explained the importance of the job and emphasized that KSA would get started the following week. Mayor Hashmi said he was impressed with KSA and expectations were high. Council Member Drake was equally impressed. Council Member Wright said he had received good reports about the type of work done by KSA.