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05 - City Council minutesItem No. 5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS July 27, 2020 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2020, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: Steve Clifford Council Members: Paula Portugal; Renae Stone; Derrick Hughes; Linda Knox; and Clayton Pilgrim City Staff: Grayson Path, City Manager; Gene Anderson, Finance Director; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Doug Harris, Public Utilities Director; Carla Easton, City Engineer and Clyde Crews, Fire Marshal Obening Agenda'. Call meeting to order. Mayor Clifford called the meeting to order at 5'30 p.m. 2. Invocation. Finance Director Gene Anderson gave the invocation. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Portugal led the pledge. 4. Citizens' forum. Ruth Ann Alsobrook, 208 5th S.W. — she said three years ago she served as chair of the Lake Crook Park Committee and that she was concerned the park had been forgotten. She asked if trees could get planted where the other ones had died. Christine Gray, 2895 Walnut Street — thanked the City Council for listening to citizens in supporting Pastor Gary Savage for Council. She also encouraged the formation of a Police Oversight Committee. Latrell Lacey, District 3 — thanked City Council for no longer approving Beshirs Construction, supported Gary Savage for City Council, and said she was an advocate for a Police Oversight Committee. Regular Council Meeting July 27, 2020 Page 2 Taisley Scroggin, W. Houston — thanked City Council for their decision on Beshirs Construction, supported Gary Savaged for District 3 and advocated for a Police Oversight Committee led by the community. Bill Sanders, 3275 Eagle Bend — introduced himself and asked for consideration to an appointment to the Board of Adjustment. Carlos Hernandez, 3710 Leigh Dr., graduate student — he spoke about re-entry into the community of those who had been incarcerated and possibly finding them community service through the parole office. Chevis High, 2600 block of Pope St. - he spoke in support of Gary Savage. Joseph Nelms, 690-S.E.1' Street, former captain at the police department — he spoke in support of Gary Savage for City Council District 3. Larry Walker, 100 20th S.E.; he introduced himself and asked for consideration to an appointment of the Board of Adjustment. Alice Hearne, 795-28`x' N.W. - she spoke in support of her Pastor, Gary Savage. Embry Glenn — he expressed concern about his street, which was 17th Street. He said it was torn up, put back together and torn up again, and it was supposed to be repaired. He referenced speeders and that two kidshad been hit by cars. Ashley Hostetler, District 7 - she thanked City Council for listening to the community and said she supported Gary Savage." She also supported a, community police committee. Joshua Holt, graduate student at A&M — he said there was a lot of concern about addiction, all kinds of addiction and that he would like to advocate assisting or initiating a means to centralize the available resources. Sims Norment, 606 Church Street — he encouraged City Council to approve the resolution increasing board members to seven. He said all other city boards had seven members. Billy Harris, 1815 Cleveland, — he said his experience with the police was they were not very well trained with Down syndrome and other cognitive disabilities. He gave an example of a man wandering around the loop who had Down syndrome and he did not like to be touched, so if someone touched him on the back that would be a trigger point that would set him off. Mr. Harris said it would be helpful if information like this could be given to the police department from the Red River Down Syndrome Society. Pamela Further — the owner of a 501c nonprofit basketball organization, a teacher and coach at PISD — he endorsed Gary Savage, citing Mr. Savage goes into the community and is involved, that he was a leader and a mentor. Regular Council Meeting July 27, 2020 Page 3 Reginald Moore — spoke about the incident on 271 and said one guy was arrested but not the other guy, and he thinks something should be done. Josh Bray, with PEDC — encouraged City Council to go to seven members, citing they had already voted on it. 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 Member Knox Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 5. Approve minutes from the meetings of July 2, 2020 and July 13, 2020. 6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions: a. 'Paris Visitors & Convention CouncilQuarterly Activity &Financial Reports b. Love Civic Center Quarterly Activity& Financial Reports c. Paris -Lamar County Board of Health (6-15-2020) d. Main Street Advisory Board (6-,9-2020); e. Paris Public Library Advisory Board (6-17-2020) f. Paris Economic Development Corporation (6-12-2020, 6-16-2020 & 6-26-2020) 7. Receive June monthly financial report. 8. Receive June drainage report. 9. Receive demolition and code enforcement activity reports. 10. Approve the Final Plat of Lots 1-4, Block A of the Mojo Woods Addition CB 249, LCAD Property ID 17986, located in the 3000 Block of Clarksville. 11. Approve the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A of the Bullard Addition CB 294, LCAD Property ID 18500, located in the 200 Block of 30ffi N.E. 12. Approve the Replat of Lot 8, Block C and Lot 7, Block D of the Stone Ridge Phase IV Addition, LCAD Property ID 118096 and 118102, located in the 4600 Block of Deer Haven. 13. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Gary and Rebecca Nash for cost sharing of improvements necessary to replace a failed retaining wall along Johnson Woods Creek and adjacent to their property. Regular Council Meeting July 27, 2020 Page 4 14. Approve a Professional Services Contract with Hayter Engineering in/for the amount of $11,175 for design and construction management of a retaining wall along Johnson Woods Creek; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 15. Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2020-033: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ECONOMIC AUTOMOBILE THEFT ENFORCEMENT TERMS AND TO COMBAT MOTOR VEHICLE BURGLARY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID GRANT UPON NOTICE THEREOF; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 16. Approve a Professional Service Agreement in the amount of $10,000 with McDoux Preservation, LLC for update of the Paris Historic Resource Survey; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 17. Approve .RESOLUTION NO. 2020-034: 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 `2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, AND 2024 FESTIVALS OF PUMPKINS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular A' gnda Prior to moving to the next item, Mayor Clifford said Council Member Portugal wanted to table the evaluations to the next meeting. A Motion to move item 33 up was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. A Motion to table items 33 A and B was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 18. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Attorney, to receive legal advice about (1) pending or contemplated litigation and/or (2) on matters in which the duty of an attorney to his or her client under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflict with this chapter regarding Paris Regional Medical Center Tax Abatement. Mayor Clifford convened City Council into executive session at 5:57 p.m. 19. Reconvene into open session to deliberate and possibly act on matters discussed in Executive Session. Regular Council Meeting July 27, 2020 Page 5 Mayor Clifford reconvened City Council into open session at 6:44 p.m. A Motion to authorize a lawsuit against Essent PRMC with regard to the tax abatement agreement was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 20. Discuss and possibly approve a Resolution amending the Bylaws of the Paris Economic Development Corporation increasing the Board of Directors from five to seven members with one seat to be filled by a sitting Council Member nominated by the Paris Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors and approved by the City Council. (Pursuant to PEDC Bylaws Sec. 10.4, five votes will be required to pass this item) Mayor Clifford said when they took a vote they were unaware that State Law prohibited PEDC from appointing members to the board. He said the motion to increase the number to seven was not valid therefore they were bringing it back in order to make sure they were legal. Mayor Clifford said it would take five votes to pass this item. Council Member ;Pilgrim inquired if they could discuss item 21 first and City Attorney Stephanie Harris answered in the affirmative. A Motion to move item 21 up on the agenda for discussion purposes was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded' by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 2 nays, with Council Member Hughes and Stone casting the ;dissenting votes. Council Member Hughes said if item 20 did not pass ;that item 21 would, be moot. Council Member Pilgrim, inquired if they could combine the two items, and Ms. Harris answered in the affirmative but said the items would have to vote separately on the items. A !Motion to combine items "20 and 21 was made, by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 1 nay, with'Council Member Hughes casting the dissenting vote. Council Member Stone stated that she had always been opposed to having a Council Member on PEDC, because she saw a potential for conflicts of interest. She said she was against increasing the board from five to seven. Council Member Portugal said she believed increasing the number to seven was the right thing to do, because financial decisions pertaining to potentially millions of dollars should be made by more than three people, which was a quorum of the board. Council Member Knox spoke in support of increasing the number of board members from five to seven, and it was her idea to allow PEDC to select the Council Member they wanted to serve, as a compromise of PEDC not wanting a Council Member to serve at all. Council Member Pilgrim said he thought it was crazy to have to re -vote on something they had already determined at a previous meeting. He also said he did not believe there was a conflict of interest because the Council oversees PEDC. Mayor Clifford said he thought it was the right thing to do and pointed out that the City Council had no intention of appointing anyone other than who PEDC nominated, unless there were extraordinary circumstances. Following additional discussion, Mayor Clifford made a Motion to amend the Bylaws of the PEDC increasing the Board of Directors from five to seven members with one seat to be filled by a sitting Council Member nominated by the PEDC Board of Directors and approved by the City Council, and was seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion failed, 4 ayes — 2 nays, Regular Council Meeting July 27, 2020 Page 6 with Council Members Hughes and Stone casting the dissenting votes. (Pursuant to PEDC Bylaws Sec. 10.4, five votes are required to pass this item) 21. Discuss and possibly adopt a policy regarding approval of PEDC Board of Directors' nomination of sitting Council Member to fill a one-year term on the Board. 22. Discuss and act to appoint PEDC's nominee, Paula Portugal, to serve on the PEDC Board of Directors for a one-year term. Mayor Clifford said this item was moot. 23. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2020-028: 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 BLOCK A, LOTS 3 AND 4, OF THE NEW BEGINNINGS ADDITION CB -242, AT 405 AND 415 19TH STREET N.W., IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A ONE; -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2 (SF -2) TO A ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 3 (SF -3); 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. City Engineer Carla Easton explained that David Whitaker was requesting, a zoning change to allow: him to build a 1200 square foot home on lots 3 and 4. 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 this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 24. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2020-026: 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 OF PARIS BLOCK 249, PT 35-D, LOCATED IN THE 3000 BLOCK OF CLARKSVILLE STREET FROM A GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT (GR) TO A NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT (NS); 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. Regular Council Meeting July 27, 2020 Page 7 Ms. Easton said Mr. Moore was proposing to build duplexes, and the comprehensive plan called for retail use for all properties along the frontage of Clarksville Street. She also said current uses in the area included a convenience area store/fuel station, office, abandoned medical facility, apartments, and single-family homes. Ms. Easton said a development of the subject lot for multi -family structures would be best served by the extension of Pride Circle to Clarksville Street, or creating access from Clarksville Street instead of from Pride Circle. She said the Planning & Zoning Commission approved this zoning change. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item to please come forward. Monte Moore, 530 Laurel Lane, spoke in support of this zoning change. Council Member Knox inquired as to why Mr. Moore was not requesting multi -family zoning and Mr. Moore said this zoning gave them what they needed to do the design. Mary Lou Coe said she was not opposed to what Mr. Moore wanted to do but was opposed to Pride Circle being opened up. With no one else speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded- by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 25. Discuss, ,conduct': a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2020-027: 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 OF PARIS BL OCK 187, LOT 2 LOCATED AT 805 LAMAR AVE., IN THE CITY OF PARIS,. LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT (GR) TO. A ONE - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2 (SF -2); DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCCORDINGLY 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 explained that Tamara Sexton purchased the property and leased it as a residential dwelling. She said the future land use plan called for this site to be retail use primarily due to the location along Lamar Avenue, which is a high traffic thoroughfare. She referenced the amendment to the zoning ordinance that was approved in 2019, which specifically addressed the need for separation of residential from retail and commercial districts. Ms. Easton also said that the property had been used for retail/office since 2012, and that Planning & Zoning approved the zoning change by a vote of 5-1. She further said staff had recommended denial of the zoning change in order to uphold the City's long-range plan for land use along this major thoroughfare. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item to please come forward. Jeff Starnes reported that Ms. Sexton had restored several homes on Church Street and she did great work. He said unfortunately for Ms. Sexton, that no one caught the fact that the property was zoned retail, not the bank, the title company, or the lawyer. Mr. Starnes said this property was a home for over 84 years. Mayor Clifford said when the ordinance was passed, it allowed for grandfathering of homes that were Regular Council Meeting July 27, 2020 Page 8 currently used as homes but when the home sold, it was to go to retail. With no one else speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. Mayor Clifford said that was unfair to Ms. Sexton and he felt that any structure that was originally built as a home should be allowed to remain a home and he would cover that in the next item. Council Member Stone said Ms. Sexton purchased the property under the pretense it was a residence and everyone missed it, and that she favored it staying a residence. Council Member Hughes recommended that trash be put out on 8"' and not Lamar because of safety for employees. Following additional discussion, a Motion to approve the zoning change was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 26. Discuss the Zoning Ordinance as related to structures originally built as a residence but are now located within zoning districts that disallow residences, specifically creating an allowable use for isaid structure to be a residence; and request that the Planning & Zoning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council. Mayor Clifford said there were two ways to accomplish this, and one was to allow structures now located within zoning districts 'that were originally built as homes to remain a home. He said the other way would be to issue a specific use permit. Mayor Clifford said he would like to send this back to Planning & Zoning for them to study it, and make a rec',ommendation to City Council. Council Member Knox expressed concern about multi -family structures, because there were a lot of time multi -family had special use permits. She said if permits were given, they should be time specific. Following additional discussion, it was a consensus to send this item to Planning & Zoning to be studied and brought back to the City Council with recommendations. 27. Receive presentation from Garver about the Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project, discuss and act on Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Garver USA to continue with Phase 2 of the project; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Utilities Director Doug Harris explained the wastewater treatment plan rehabilitation project and referenced the timeline beginning with the June 10, 2019 City Council meeting. Next, Jeff Sober with Garver USA presented the history of the plant, the problems, the consequences and the solution. He also covered financing and answered questions from City Council. Council Member Pilgrim specifically inquired about TCEQ and what could happen if the City got into a violation issue. Mr. Sober said if the City was placed under an administrative order, they would not have a choice and confirmed the City could be fined up to $50,000 a day. City Manager Grayson Path went into details about the financing and that this was the best time to move forward with this project. A Motion to approve amendment one to the agreement for professional engineering services with Garver USA for Phase Two of the comprehensive rehabilitation of the City of Paris Wastewater Treatment Facility, authorizing the City Manager to sign the document once a plan Regular Council Meeting July 27, 2020 Page 9 of action for long term financing was established was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 28. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2020-028: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, REVISING ARTICLE III TO CHAPTER 34 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, ENTITLED WASTEWATER DISCHARGE AND DISPOSAL; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, ENTITLED WASTEWATER DISCHARGE AND DISPOSAL, IN CONFORMANCE WITH CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RULES, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES IMPLEMENTING STREAMLINING RULE PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Harris said the City of Paris administers an Industrial Pretreatment Program, as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency :and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, under the Clean Wateu Act, Texas Water Code and 40 CFR Part 403. He also said that the'EPA and TCEQ recently made changes in their rules, and municipalities were required to adopt those changes. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Hughes. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 29. Discuss and possibly act on ORDINANCE NO. 2020-029: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2017-003 AMENDING ARTICLE III, "SMOKING REGULATIONS," OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, SECTION 17.46, "DEFINITIONS," AND SECTION 17.53, "PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN ENCLOSED PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT"; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS RELATED TO THE SAME; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council Member Knox said she had requested this item be placed on the agenda. She said about four years ago an amendment was brought before the City Council in which they were asked for clarification or to maybe clean up some of the wording. Council Member Knox said when that happened, it created a loophole allowing certain industries to permit smoking in their facilities. She said she was asking for the amendment to be repealed, and to go back to the original ordinance so employees could work in a smoke free environment. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Knox and seconded by Mayor Clifford. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. Regular Council Meeting July 27, 2020 Page 10 30. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2020-030: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, EXTENDING THE MAYOR'S DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY AND ORDER DATED MARCH 19, 2020, AS EXTENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2020-011 AND BY ORDINANCE NOS. 2020-014,2020-017, AND 2020-023, FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Clifford said by approving this item, it keeps the City eligible for funding. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 31. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2020-035: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO FILL TWO VACANCIES, AN EXPIRED TERM AND AN UNEXPIRED TERM, ON THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 16 OF THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE AND THE CITY'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR STANDING BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES; APPOINTING WILLIAM SANDERS TO SERVE AS A MEMBER FOR A TWO YEAR TERM ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2022 AND LARRY WALKER TO SERVE AS A MEMBER TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2021; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Janice Ellis said,,there were two vacancies, one full-term and one unexpired term. She also said therevere two applicants, Larry Walker and William Sanders. A Motion to appoint William Sanders to the full-term position was made by Council Member Hughes and seconded by Mayor Clifford. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. A Motion to appoint Larry Walker to the unexpired term was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 32. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2020-036: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FROM CARES ACT FUNDING TO THE PARIS-LAMAR COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT FOR COVID-19 RELATED EXPENSES; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Finance Director Gene Anderson said under the CARES Act, the City had been allocated up to $1,393,150 for COVID-19 related expenses, and the Act also allowed governmental entities to use their resources in supporting other governmental entities who were also working to fight the virus. Mr. Anderson explained that the City had received a request from the Paris - Lamar County Health District for financial assistance in two areas related to COVID-19, which Regular Council Meeting July 27, 2020 Page 11 were personnel costs and an additional 900 COVID-19 testing kits. Mr. Anderson said the City had received the first payment from the CARES Act Funding. A Motion to reimburse the Paris -Lamar County Health District up to $100,000, out of the City's CARES Act Funding was made by Council Member Knox and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 33. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, (1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employees, as follows: A. Annual evaluation of the municipal judge; B. Annual evaluation of the city attorney; C. To deliberate the appointment of a public officer to fill the vacancy in City Council District 3 until the next regular election in May 2022. Mayor Clifford convened City Council into executive session on item C at 8:18 p.m. 34. Reconvene into Open Session and possibly ,take action on those matters discussed in Executive Session. Mayor Clifford convened City Council into open session at 8:59 p.m. 35. Deliberate and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2020-037: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; APPOINTING GARY SAVAGE TO FILL THE CITY COUNCIL VACANCY IN ,DISTRI"CT 3 AND TO SERVE AS COUNCIL PERSON FOR DISTRICT 3 UNTIL COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE SEATED AFTER THE MAY, 2022 ELECTION; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Clifford opened the floor for nominations. A Motion to accept Gary Savage to fill the City Council vacancy in District 3 was made by Council Member Hughes and seconded by Council Member Stone. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 36. Administer Oath of Office to newly appointed City Council Member for District 3. Ms. Ellis administered the oath of office to Gary Savage. 37. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-081. No future events were referenced. Regular Council Meeting July 27, 2020 Page 12 38. Adjournment. There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. STEVEN J. CLIFFORD, M.D., MAYOR JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK