10-11-2021MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
October 11, 2021
The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
October 11, 2021, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas.
Present: Mayor: Paula Portugal
Mayor Pro -Tem: Reginald Hughes
Council Members: Renae Stone; Gary Savage; and Linda Knox
City Staff. Grayson Path, City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City
Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Gene Anderson;
Finance Director; Richard Salter, Police Chief;
Russell Thrasher, EMS Director; Thomas
McMonigle, Fire Chief; Doug Harris, Public
Utilities Director; and Clyde Crews, Fire Marshal;
Absent: Council Members: Council Member Pankaj and Council Member
Pilgrim
Op iinAgenda
1. Call meeting to order.
Mayor Portugal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Invocation.
Finance Director Gene Anderson gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes led the pledge.
4. A. Citizens' forum.
No one spoke during citizens' forum.
B. Presentation of Mayor's Yard of the Month Awards.
Mayor Portugal said after this month, the program was being placed on hold for the
winter and would pick backup in the spring. Mayor Portugal announced the Mayor's Yard of the
Month Awards as follows:
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Norma Miller — NE Quadrant
American Spiral Weld Pipe — Industrial
Paris Apothecary — Commercial
Lauren Bratcher — NW Quadrant
Gary & Vickey Blackshear — SE Quadrant
Kenny & Jeri Bolton — SW Quadrant
Mayor Portugal presented winners who were present with a Certificate of Appreciation,
and KPB representative Julia Trigg Crawford presented them with a gift card from Home Depot.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Portugal 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 Savage and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes. Motion carried, 5
ayes — 0 nays.
5. Approve minutes from the meeting of September 27, 2021.
6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions:
a. Paris Public Library Advisory Board (9-15-2021)
b. Charter Review Committee (9-20-2021)
c. Board of Adjustment (9-7-2021)
d. Traffic Commission (6-1-2021)
Re ular Agenda
7. Receive a presentation from Garver Engineering regarding the Wastewater Treatment
Plan Project.
Utilities Director Doug Harris introduced Project Engineer Lance Klement from Garver
Engineering. Mr. Klement reviewed the status of project beginning with the preliminary design
report and informed City Council that the engineering drawings were 30% complete. He
complimented staff on their knowledge and overall assistance with this project.
Council Member Savage said it looked like they were doing a good job on this project.
Mayor Portugal expressed appreciation to Garver Engineering and to City Staff.
8. Discuss and approve RESOLUTION NO. 2021-034: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING JOHN PAUL STRAHAN
AS THE AIRPORT MANAGER/FIXED BASED OPERATOR AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE CITY MANAGER IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 10.04.003 OF THE
CITY OF PARIS MUNICIPAL CODE.
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City Manager Grayson Path explained that the City had created a new full-time Airport
Manager/FBO position and that he hired Paul Strahan, who had been with the City since
September. Mr. Path said at that time, he was not aware that he needed to bring his selection for
Airport Manager/FBO to the City Council for approval. He asked if anyone had any questions of
Mr. Strahan. Mayor Portugal welcomed Mr. Strahan and said she had been hearing great things
about the airport since his arrival.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by
Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays.
9. Discuss and act on meeting dates for November and December.
City Clerk Janice Ellis said that the second City Council meetings in November and
December were normally cancelled due to holidays and the fact that City Council has additional
meetings during budget time. Ms. Ellis recommended they cancel the meetings for November 22
and December 27.
A Motion to cancel the November 22 and December 27 meetings was made by Council
Member Knox and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays.
10. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2021-041: 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 MOST RECENTLY BY ORDINANCE NO. 2021-023 FOR AN
ADDITIONAL NINETY (90) DAYS.
City Attorney Harris said that the State had an active Disaster Declaration that was being
extend monthly and was still in full force and effect. She recommended that the City extend its
Declaration for Covid-19 related public health emergency for ninety days, or until January 23,
2022.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by
Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays.
11. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to:
A. Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would
have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations
with a third person.
B. 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 employee, as follows: annual evaluation of the city attorney.
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12. Reconvene into Open Session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in
Executive Session.
13. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to
Resolution No. 2004-081,
14. Adjournment.
There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Pro -Tem
Hughes and was seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 5 ayes ® 0 nays. The
meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
ELLIS, CITY CLERK
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