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Regular Council Meeting May 16, 2016 Page 4 FINIDNGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Janice Ellis said District 1 candidate Aaron Jenkins; District 2 candidate Billie Sue Lancaster; and District 3 Billy Trenado were each unopposed. Ms. Ellis said an election was conducted May 7 for the purpose of electing one council member in District 6 and that Cleonne "Holmes" Drake received the majority of votes cast in that District. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Council Member Lancaster and seconded by Council Member Clifford. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 12. Recognition of outgoing Council Members for their service. Mayor Hashmi recognized Council Members Benny Plata and Edwin Pickle for their service on the City Council from May 2014 -May 2016. 13. Issuance of Certificate of Election; Administer Statement of Elected Officer to Council Members; and Administer Oath of Office to newly elected Council Members. Ms. Ellis issued the certificates of election, statements of elected officer and administered the oath of office to newly elected Council Members: Aaron Jenkins, District 1; Billie Sue Lancaster, District 2; Billy Trenado, District 3; and Cleonne Holmes Drake, District 6. 14. Election by City Council of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to serve the City of Paris for the next year. Mayor Hashmi opened the floor for nominations for Mayor. A Motion to nominate Mayor Hashmi was made by Council Member Lancaster and seconded by Council Member Clifford. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. Mayor Hashmi opened the floor for nominations for Mayor Pro -Tem. A Motion to nominate Council Member Lancaster was made by Council Member Clifford and seconded by Council Member Drake. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Discuss flooding of houses in city areas, and take action on appropriating funds from General Fund Reserves and other sources for drainage improvements, in an effort to avoid future occurrences. Mayor Hashmi said he asked that this item be placed on the agenda and then depicted photos of areas flooded around town. He said over the last few weeks there had been damage to homes and businesses due to heavy rains in April and May and that the ground simply could not handle more water. He said equally to blame were the years of decay in the City's drainage system. Mayor Hashmi also said the City staff tried their best to maintain the City's huge drainage problem, but it was an expensive problem and there simply was not enough money in the budget to seriously attack the problem. Mayor Hashmi said it was time for the City Council