12/05/2016MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
December 5, 2016
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a special session at 5:00 p.m. on Monday,
December 5, 2016, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas.
Present: Mayor: A.J. Hashmi
Council Members: Billie Lancaster; Aaron Jenkins; Billy Trenado;
Steve Clifford; and Cleonne Drake
City Staff John Godwin, City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City
Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Carla Easton,
City Engineer; Larry Wright, Fire Chief; Bob
Hundley, Police Chief; and Priscilla McAnally,
Library Director
Absent: Council Member: Matt Frierson
1. Call meeting to order.
Mayor Hashmi called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
2. Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2016 -037: AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES; 2016; APPROVING THE USE OF A PAYING
AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; ENGAGING BOND COUNSEL AND
FINANCIAL ADVISOR; PROVIDING THE PLEDGE OF FUNDS FOR THE
PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING
TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS.
Mayor Hashmi explained the City had 10 million dollars left from the original bond sale
and the City needed to issue about 8.8 million dollars toward water and sewer line replacements.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council
Members Drake and Clifford. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays.
3. Discuss and act to remove Skipper Steely and David Alarid from the Historic
Preservation Commission pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, City of Paris, Texas
Sections 2 -302, 2 -303 and 2 -306, and the City of Paris Policies and Procedures for
Standing Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Mayor Hashmi inquired of City Manager John Godwin if there were any criminal charges
and Mr. Godwin said there were no criminal charges. Council Member Trenado arrived at 5:07
p.m. Mayor Hashmi said he was opposed to removing someone from a board just because of
differences. Council Member Drake said she was opposed unless a board member had broken
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the law. Council Member Clifford said he may not agree with what Mr. Steely and Mr. Alarid
say, but he did not feel it was appropriate to remove them from the board and he was very much
opposed. He said no one knew as much history about Paris as did Mr. Steely. Council Member
Trenado questioned board policies and if the two board members had met with staff. He said it
appeared that the two board members wanted to simply do what they wanted to do. Mayor
Hashmi said his opinion was that everyone could voice their opinion. Council Member Trenado
inquired if the two board members participated in discussion and Mr. Godwin said they did
participate in the meetings, which included the board and city staff members. Council Member
Jenkins and Lancaster were opposed to removing the two board members.
A Motion to deny removal of both board members was made by Mayor Hashmi and
seconded by Council Member Clifford. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 1 nay, with Council Member
Trenado casting the dissenting vote.
4. Adjournment.
There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Hashmi and
was seconded by Council Member Drake. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. The meeting was
adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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