05 - City Council MinutesItem No. 5
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
September 23, 2019
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
September 23, 2019, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas.
Present: Mayor:
Council Members:
City Staff:
Absent: Council Member:
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1. Call meeting to order.
Steve Clifford
Renae Stone; Derrick Hughes; Linda Knox; Paula
Portugal; and Clayton Pilgrim
Gene Anderson, Interim City Manager/Finance
Director; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Janice
Ellis, City Clerk; Bob Hundley, Police Chief; Mike
Vogel; Fire Chief; Jerry McDaniel, -Public,Works
Director, Carla Easton, City Engineer, Doug Harris;
Utilities Director; and Priscilla McAnally, Library
Director,
Billy Trenado
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Mayor Clifford called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Invocation.
Gene Anderson gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Portugal led the pledge.
4. Citizens' forum.
No one spoke during citizens' forum
Consent Agenda
Mayor Clifford inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the
consent agenda for discussion. There being none, a Motion to approve the consent agenda was
made by Council Member Hughes, and seconded by Council Members Knox and Portugal.
Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
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5. Approve minutes from the meetings of September 3, September 9, and September 16,
2019.
6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions:
a. Planning & Zoning Commission (8-5-2019)
b. Main Street Advisory Board (8-13-2019)
c. Board of Adjustment (6-18-2019)
d. Historic Preservation Commission (8-14-2019)
e. Airport Advisory Board (7-18-2019)
f. Housing Authority (8-20-2019)
g. Paris Economic Development Corporation (8-20-2019)
7. Receive August monthly financial report.
8. Receive August drainage report.
9. Receive demolition and code -enforcement activity reports.
10. Approve RESOLUTION NO 2019-033: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY , OF -,PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING 'AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF, AN 'AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STATE
RIGHT-OF-WAY,' IN SUPPORT OF THE 2019, 2020' AND 2021 FESTIVALS OF
PUMPKINS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Regular Agenda
Mayor Clifford said if there were no objections, he would like to move item 14 up on the
agenda. A Motion to move item 14 forward was made by Mayor Clifford, and seconded by
Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
14. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2109-033: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE LOT 23, CITY BLOCK 4, IN
THE MAYER ADDITION, LOCATED AT 3206 BONHAM STREET, IN THE CITY
OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT (217) TO AN OFFICE DISTRICT (0); DIRECTING A CHANGE
ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A
REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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City Engineer Carla Easton explained that the applicant Lisa Short wanted to continue
her income tax office and that the proposed zoning change was to an Office District for that
purpose. Ms. Easton said the future land use plan called for this lot be retail and that Planning
and Zoning recommended approval of the zoning request, as did city staff.
Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in
support or opposition to this zoning change, to please come forward.
Lisa Short, 3206 Bonham, spoke in support of this item. She said she had been in
business for over twenty years, had never any complaints, and there were several other
businesses on that street. Sherry Pritchard, 96 -32nd N.W., spoke in support of this item and said
that the future land use map supported the zoning change. She also said Ms. Short was issued a
permit and she paid her taxes. Jessica Nation Holtman, 100 N. Main, said she was there on
behalf of the Moore Law Firm and that the Shorts were their clients. Ms. Holtman said there was
a lawsuit between the Shorts and Ms. Smithey, who was Kim McCann's mother. In summary,
she said the lawsuit was about a disputed property line. Kim McCann, 3220 Bonham,' said some
of the allegations that Council heard were not true, and asked them to deny the'zon ' - hange
request. She said this was a neighborhood dispute. James O'Bryan, 3150 Bonham, said he was
a neighbor and also had a business attached to has property. He said that had not been 'a problem
until now. He also said there were three churches on the street. Dr. O'Bryan said none of the
people who signed' the petition was at the meeting, but that all of the people there were
supporting Ms. Short.
m With no 'one else speaking, Mayor,,°Clifford closed after the public hearing. Mayor
Clifford said his opinion was that to shut Ms. Short's business down after all these years would
be a. disservice. Council Member Hughes 'wanted to know if it was proper for a business to
operate a parking lot or utilize the street. Ms. Easton said;"if it were a new business, a parking lot
would be required. She said with it being a seasonal business, they were not concerned about
parking. Dr. O'Bryan said Ms. Short could use the beauty shop parking lot and the neighboring
church parking lot. Council Member Pilgrim agreed with Mayor Clifford and stated the future
land use map allowed this change. Council Member Stone asked everyone to stand up who was
there to support Ms. Stone, and then asked those who did not support Ms. Short, to stand up.
Council Member Stone apologized to Ms. Short about the way she voted the last time this was
before them, and said she noted that those who signed the petition did not show up to this
meeting. Council Members Portugal and Knox both said they were sticking with their original
votes.
A Motion to approve the zoning change was made by Council Member Portugal and
seconded by Council Member Stone. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
11. Discuss, continue the public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2019-034: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE CITY BLOCK 3, LOT 27, IN
THE MAYER ADDITION, BEING LOCATED AT 3150 BONHAM STREET AND 10
N.W. 32ND STREET, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A
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SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (SF -2) TO A NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVICE; DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Clifford said for this zoning change to pass, it would require a unanimous vote
because they were missing a council member. Mayor Clifford inquired of City Council how they
wanted to proceed. It was a consensus of City Council to move forward with consideration of
this item.
Ms. Easton explained this lot was currently zoned Single -Family Dwelling and the
proposed change was for a Neighborhood Service for the purpose of continuing to operate a
beauty salon. She said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this
zoning change.
Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in
support or opposition of this zoning change, to please come forward.
Lisa Short,, 3206 Bonham Street, said the beauty. shop had been at the same location for
forty-nine years and she was in support of the zoning change, because local people could walk to
the, shop. Sherry. Pritchard, 96 -32nd N.W., also spoke in support of this item, citing the future
Ian use plan allowed it. Kim McCann, 3220 Bonham Street, spoke in opposition and said the
message was the neighborhood wanted it to remain residential. Jessica Holtman, 100 N. Main
Street; spoke iw'support of the zoning change. James O'Bryan, 3150 Bonham Street; spoke in
support of this'zoning change, and said the beauty shop was built in the sixties and a; certificate
of occupancy was issued.
With no one else speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. Mayor Clifford
said he supported this zoning change. Council Member Pilgrim agreed with the Mayor, and said
this was obviously a personal issue. Council Member Knox concurred with Mayor Clifford and
Council Member Pilgrim. Council Member Hughes supported the item, as did Council Members
Stone and Portugal.
A Motion to approve the zoning change was made by Council Member Hughes and
seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
12. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2019-035: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE CITY BLOCK B, LOT 1, IN
THE SUBURBAN ESTATES ADDITION BEING LOCATED AT 4315 PINE MILL
ROAD, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM AN
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A) TO A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (217);
DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A
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SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Ms. Easton said this lot was currently zoned Agricultural and the change requested was to
a Two -Family Dwelling District for the purpose of constructing a duplex. Ms. Easton also said
the future land use plan called for this lot to be Low Density Residential and the properties on the
north side of Pine Mill Road were currently used for single-family residential. Ms. Easton said
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zoning request by a 3-2
vote, and that staff recommended denial of the zoning change request.
Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in
support or opposition of this zoning change request, to please come forward.
James Martinez, 820 -42nd S.E., spoke in support of the zoning change and said that a
duplex fit in better than a single residence, because there were duplexes across the street.
With no one else speaking, Ml yor Clifford closed the public hearing.
Mayor Clifford said he had driven by this lot, and there were duplexes across the street
and he was in favor of the zoning change. Council Member Knox said she had also driven by
and she thought this was �'appropriate'for the lot. Council Members Portugal, Stone and Hughes
favored the zoning change.
A Motion to approve the'Zoning change was made by Council Member Portugal and
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seconded by Mayor Clifford. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
13. Discuss, conduct] a public 'hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2019-036: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE CITY BLOCK 222-B, LOT 19,
BEING LOCATED AT 2508 E. PRICE STREET, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR
COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (SF2) TO A
FOUR -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (417); DIRECTING A CHANGE
ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A
REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Easton said this lot was currently zoned One -Family Dwelling District and the
proposed zoning change was to a Four -Family Dwelling District for the purpose of constructing
a quadplex. Ms. Easton also said the future land use plan recommended the lot be Low Density
Residential with Medium Density elsewhere. Ms. Easton reported that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the zoning request, as did staff.
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Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in
support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor
Clifford closed the public hearing.
A Motion to approve the zoning change was made by Mayor Clifford, and seconded by
Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
15. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2019-037: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE HALL ADDITION CB 154,
BLOCK A, LOT 3, LOCATED AT 801 W. WASHINGTON STREET, IN THE CITY
OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) TO
A MULTI -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (MFl) DIRECTING A CHANGE
ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY;, PROVIDING. A
REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Ms. Easton said the proposed zoning charige.�was for a Multi -Family Dwelling District
No 1 for the purpose of selling the land. She also said the future land use plan called for the lot
to be Light Industrial and the existing zoning ifi the area was Multi -Family Dwelling District No.
1 and Light Industrial. Ms. Easton reported that 'the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval, as did staff.
Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to ,;speak in
support or opposition of this zoning changes to please come forward. Shelley Stephens with
Harvey 21 Properties spoke in support of the zoning changes; citing in order for Mr. Hall to sell
they property as residential, that the zoning would need ' to be changed. With no one else
speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing.
Council Member Pilgrim said Mr. Hall owned three properties and it would be difficult
putting industry on those properties, because housing was around those properties.
A Motion to approve the zoning change was made by Council Member Pilgrim and
seconded by Mayor Clifford and Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
16. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2019-038: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE HALL ADDITION CB 154,
BLOCK A, LOT 2, LOCATED AT SOUTH SIDE W. WASHINGTON STREET, IN
THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT (LI) TO A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (217), DIRECTING A
CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY;
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PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Easton explained this was the second half of item 15.
Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in
support or opposition of this zoning change, to please come forward. With no one speaking,
Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing.
A Motion to approve the zoning change was made by Council Member Hughes, and
seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
17. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2019-039: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTIONS 7-19,
"PERMIT FEES," AND 34-4, "APPLICATION AND FEE FOR WATER AND SEWER
TAPS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CONFORM WITH -STATE LAW;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, :A 'SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
"APPLICATION AND FEE FOR WATER AND SEWER TAPS," OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO CONFORM WITH STATE LAW; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, . A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY
CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Easton explained the city permit fees had not=been updated in many years and the
current tap fees did not cover the actual cost of work. She said recent changes to'v state law
prohibited a municipality from assessing residential permit fees based on project valuation. She
also said staff had compared fees to surrounding jurisdictions and proposed an update to the fee
schedule so that the City would comply with state law and cover actual costs.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim, and seconded by
Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
18. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2019-040: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO TRANSFER UNENCUMBERED FUNDS FROM
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS WHICH ARE EXPECTED
TO OVER -EXPEND THEIR ORIGINAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS; MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING
A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE; NAD
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Interim City Manager Gene Anderson explained this was the year-end housekeeping
ordinance increasing certain departmental budgets to cover anticipated expenditures. He further
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explained the increases were offset by decreasing other departmental budgets, which had an
appropriation surplus.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford, and seconded by Council
Member Knox. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
19. Discuss and act on budget amendments to Paris Economic Development's Budget FY
2018-2019.
PEDC Board Member Tim Hernandez presented the budget amendments to City Council.
He explained the changes were necessitated by additional personnel expense for the end of year
payroll, for debt service to bank loans for the purchase of land for the SW Business Park, and the
$1,000,000.00 incentive to American Spiral Weld Pipe. He also said new industry projects
increased to $535,000.00 since they were not started before the beginning of the fiscal year. Mr.
Hernandez said that the _PEDC Board approved the changes at their September 17, board
meeting. He also said the amendments increased the total PEDC budget by $629,757.70.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford, and seconded by Council
Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
20. Discuss and act on proposals from executive search firms regarding City Manager
recruitment services.
Mr. Anderson said at the August 26 meeting, City Council directed staff to contact
executive search firms to submit proposals for executive search and selection services regarding
the vacant city manager position. Mr. Anderson reported that notice was published, and five
selected firms were notified by email; and the City had received proposals from all five of the
selected firms. Mr. Anderson introduced Priscilla Wilson from` the Mercer Group and Chuck
Rohre from Baker Tilly. Both firms gave presentations and answered questions from City
Council.
Mayor Clifford inquired about presentations from the other three firms. Mr. Anderson said
they could not be at the meeting tonight, but indicated they could come October 14. Council
Member Portugal favored a special meeting to invite them to give presentations prior to the
annual upcoming conferences because the firms would be in contact with city managers across
the nation. Mr. Anderson said he would contact the remaining firms to find out if they could
give presentations on September 30. It was a consensus of City Council to call a special meeting
for September 30, if Mr. Anderson could get the firms scheduled at that time.
21. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to
Resolution No. 2004-081
None were referenced.
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22. Adjournment.
There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member
Portugal and was seconded by Council Members Hughes and Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes
0 nays. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
STEVEN CLIFFORD, M.D., MAYOR
JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
September 30, 2019
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a special session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
September 30, 2019, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kauftnan, Paris, Texas.
Present: Mayor: Steve Clifford
Council Members: Derrick Hughes; Linda Knox; Clayton Pilgrim; and
Paula Portugal
City Staff Gene Anderson, Interim City Manager/Finance
Director; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; and Clyde Crews,
Fire Marshal
Absent: Council Members: Renae Stone and Billy Trenado
1. Call meeting to order.
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Mayor Clifford called the meeting to order at 5,;.3-0 p.m.
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2. Citizens' forum. b
Lyle Edwards, 205 E. Houston, introduced himself and said he would appreciate the City
Council's consideration for appointment to the Lamar County Appraisal District Board;
3. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2019-034: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, CASTING ALL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS' 627 VOTES FOR LYLE EDWARDS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE 2020-
2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LAMAR COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Interim City Manager Gene Anderson said that every two years the City must provide the
chief appraiser with the name of a nominee to serve on the Lamar County Appraisal District
Board. He said the current board member's term ends December 31.
Council Member Portugal said Ken Kohls was currently serving on the board and he had
done a good job. Council Member Portugal nominated Ken Kohls to serve on the board. Mayor
Clifford nominated Lyle Edwards to the board, because of his expertise in several areas.
Mayor Clifford called for a vote on the nomination of Ken Kohls, and Mr. Kohls received
two votes. Mayor Clifford called for a vote on the nomination of Lyle Edwards and Mr.
Edwards received three votes. Lyle Edwards was nominated as the City's representative for
membership on the 2020-2021 Board of Directors.
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4. Discuss and act on proposals from executive search firms regarding City Manager
recruitment services.
Mr. Anderson said the only company not presenting was Ralph Anderson. He introduced
representatives from Chris Hartung Consulting and Slavin Management Consultants. Both firms
gave presentations and answered questions from City Council.
Mayor Clifford said he thought the City Council needed to make a decision as this
meeting, and Council Members Portugal and Pilgrim agreed. City Council discussed each firm,
noting how they were different, how they were alike, and the needs of Paris. Council Member
Pilgrim said all of the firms were good but he favored Baker Tilly and Slavin Management.
Council Member Portugal also said she favored Baker Tilly and Slavin Management. Mayor
Clifford said he favored those two firms as well. Council Member Knox said she liked both
presentations they heard at this meeting but based on the discussions, she also favored Baker
Tilly. Council Member Hughes said he thought all of the firms had good presentations, and that
his first choice was Slavin Management followed by Baker Tilly. ;
Following additional discussion, a Motion to accept Baker Tilly's proposal for
recruitment services, was made by lmmyor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim.
Motion carried, 4 ayes — 1^ nay, with Council Member Hughes casting the dissenting vote.
5. Adjournment.
There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member
Portugal and was seconded by Council Members Hughes. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. The
meeting was adjourned at�6:40 p.m.t-`� Via:
STEVEN J. CLIFFORD, MAYOR
JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK