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05 - Council MinutesItem No. 5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS November 14, 2022 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: Paula Portugal Council Members: Gary Savage, Shatara Moore; Mihir Pankaj; Linda Knox; and Clayton Pilgrim City Staff: Grayson Path, City Manager; Robert Vine, Assistant City Manager; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Gene Anderson; Finance Director; Rich Salter, Police Chief; Andrew Mack, Director of Planning & Community Development; M.A. Smith, Public Works Director; and Clyde Crews, Fire Marshal Absent: Mayor Pro -Tem: Reginald Hughes Opening A Benda Call meeting to order. Prior to calling the meeting to order, Mayor Portugal expressed appreciation to City Staff, first responders and volunteers for the services they rendered during and after the tornado. Mayor Portugal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. She announced the birth of Liam Pankaj born on Thursday. 2. Invocation. Finance Director Gene Anderson gave the invocation. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Savage led the pledge. 4. Citizens' Forum. No one spoke during citizens' forum. Consent A&enda 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 Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. Approve minutes from the meeting of October 24, 2022. Regular Council Meeting November 14, 2022 Page 2 6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions: a. Paris Visitors & Convention Council Board of Directors (9-19-2022) b. Planning & Zoning Commission (10-3-2022) c. Main Street Advisory Board (10-11-2022) d. Historic Preservation Commission (9-26-2022) 7. Receive October drainage report. 8. Receive September monthly financial report. 9. Approve an agreement with Pridemore Construction in the amount of $88,490.00, for the southern boat ramp construction project at Lake Crook. 10. Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2022-068: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM GRANTWORKS, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE TDHCA HOME PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GRANTWORKS, INC.; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11. Accept the base bid of $134,940.00 and bid alternates for the construction of two -single family homes through the HOME Program from RM Quality Construction, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents. 12. Approve the Final Plat of the Jamar Estates Addition CB 170C, Lot 1, Block A, located at 2300 Block of Church Street. Re ,ular Agenda 13. Discuss and act on an Agreement with Thalle Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $62,852,642.00 for Phase 1 Construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project; and authorize the city Manager to execute all necessary documents. Utilities Director Doug Harris said City Council unanimously awarded the bid to Thalle Construction Co., Inc. for Phase 1 construction of the wastewater treatment plant project in the amount of $65,118,950.00. He said subsequently Council approved change order #l, reducing the Thalle Construction Col., Inc. bid to $62,852.632.00, approved an ordinance adjusting utility rates, and approved an ordinance issuing new long term funding to support construction of the project. Mr. Harris said Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement with Thalle Construction Co., Inc. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. Regular Council Meeting November 14, 2022 Page 3 14. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-077: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING A MINOR MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN AMENDMENT BY REMOVING THE ENTIRE SEGMENT OF THE PROPOSED MAJOR ARTERIAL ROADWAY BETWEEN FM 195 AND LAMAR AVENUE (US 82) PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A SAVINGS CLAUSE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Planning Director Andrew Mack said City Staff believed that the origin of this segment of the Plan pre -dated the majority of development in this portion of the City over the past 30 years. He said City Staff strongly recommended that this entire segment be temporarily removed in its entirety which would afford plenty of additional time for the City to study this portion of the future extension of the arterial out into the future growth area of the Northwest portion of the City, in order to accommodate new development over time. Mr. Mack said that the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this change. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this amendment, to please come forward. Richard Thompson, 3206 Bonham, he said he was not for or against this but they City might want to talk to TxDOT to get a plan where it ties into 271. Steve Walker, attorney and son-in-law of Terry and Sandra Fitzgerald, said the property owners were not made aware of changes proposed in 15 and 16 and opposed those changes because the segment of road proposed was going to go right through his in-laws and properties of their neighbors and would have negative effects. Mr. Walker said his clients did not oppose this option. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Discuss, continue the public hearing and act on the petition of the City of Paris for a Minor Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment altering part of the proposed minor arterial roadway section A-3, on LCAD Parcel 50218, A7 Askins Survey, Tract 8, located at 2330 N.E. 36111 Street. A Motion to remove this item from the table was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. Mr. Mack said the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this item and item 16 at their October 3rd meeting, and that City Council also tabled action on these items pending action on item 14. Mr. Mack recommended denial of items 15 and 16. Mayor Portugal continued the public hearing. With no one speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. Regular Council Meeting November 14, 2022 Page 4 A Motion to deny this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Discuss, continue the public hearing and act on the petition of Ryan Whitaker for a Minor Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment altering part of the proposed minor arterial roadway section A-3, on LCAD Parcel 50201, in the City of Paris, Block 317, Lot PT 10, A7 Askins Survey, located in the 2300 Block of N.E. 36th Street. A Motion to remove this item from the table was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. Mayor Portugal continued the public hearing. With no one else speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. A Motion to deny this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-078: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS CONSIDERING THE PETITION FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HDR) IN THE CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 317, LOT PT OF 5, A208 CROW SURVEY, LOCATED AT 4065 PINE MILL ROAD (LOAD 126663); MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mack explained the applicant sought a minor amendment to the Future Land Use Map to provide for a medium-high density residential use of the property and for the zoning to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. He said staff recommended approval, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the amendment. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. Mike Covington, 1705 40th N.E., spoke in opposition to this amendment because he was concerned about additional traffic on Ruby Way. He said he had signatures of everyone in the neighborhood opposing this amendment except for two people. He said they did not want multi -family dwellings in their neighborhood. With no one else speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. Council Member Savage inquired if there were a lot of duplexes in the area. Mr. Covington said in the area he lived there were single dwelling residences. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said with regard to petitions opposing zoning amendments, those must be filed with the City Clerk so that signatures could be verified and percentages of property owners calculated. Council Member Pankaj said the roadway was pretty tight in that area and inquired if Staff had studied that. Mr. Mack said they had looked at options. Council Member Pankaj Regular Council Meeting November 14, 2022 Page 5 expressed concern about the watershed and Mr. Mack said when new development comes in, City Staff would review that. Following additional discussion, A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Pankaj. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 1 nay, with Mayor Portugal casting the dissenting vote. 18. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-079: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, CONSIDERING THE PETITION FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A) TO A MULTIPLE -FAMILY DISTRICT NO. 2 (MF -2) IN THE CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 317, LOT PT OF 5, A208 CROW SURVEY, LOCATED AT 4065 PINE MILL ROAD (LOAD 126663); 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 Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. Mike Covington, 1705 40"' N.E., spoke in opposition to this amendment and said for the same reasons previously stated. With no one else speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. A Motion to deny this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Pankaj. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 1 nay, with Mayor Portugal casting the dissenting vote. 19. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-080: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS CONSIDERING THE PETITION FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) IN THE CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 112-C, LOTS 7 AND 8A, LOCATED AT 578 S.E. 15TH STREET (LCAD 15790); MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mack said that the applicant sought a minor amendment to the Future Land Use Map to provide for a medium-high density residential use of the property and for the zoning to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. He said the ability to provide for more medium- high density housing in the designated 5 In 5 eligibility area of the City was a very important accommodation to achieve the goal of affordable housing opportunities in the community. Mayor Portugal inquired about access and driveways. Mr. Mack said he was told the plan was to have a hammerhead turnaround and have access through a private roadway. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. Katy Elliott, 344 CR 43360, Paris, she said Mr. Mack was correct. She said the property was L -shape, they planned to do a Hammerhead turnaround, and Regular Council Meeting November 14, 2022 Page 6 they planned to keep as many trees as possible. With no one else speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 20. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-081: 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, FOR A CHANGE IN ZONING FROM A TWO- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (217) TO A MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 1 (MF -1) IN THE CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 112-C, LOTS 7 AND 8-A, LOCATED AT 578 S.E. 15TH STREET (LOAD 15790); 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. Mr. Mack said the applicant requested a rezoning change from 2F to MF -1 to permit the construction of five new duplexes. He said Staff had reviewed a rough sketch drawing showing the five new structures and a private drive as the intended use of the property. He also said the change in zoning was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, as did Staff. Mr. Mack said they did have one objection to the proposed change due to sewer and water concerns on 15th St. S.E. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. Council Member Savage asked if Staff had a plan to address the issue that the resident opposed. Public Works Director Michael Smith said they did have a plan. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 21. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-082: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS CONSIDERING THE PETITION FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) IN THE GIBBONS-BRADEN ADDITION, BLOCK 5, LOTS 4-A AND 5, LOCATED AT 1244 S.E. 14TH STREET (LCAD 11558); MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mack said the applicant sought a minor amendment to the Future Lane Use Map to provide for a high density residential use of the property and for the zoning to be consistent with Regular Council Meeting November 14, 2022 Page 7 the City's Comprehensive Plan. He also said the applicant had indicated a plan to construct a duplex. He reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval and City Staff also recommended approval. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 22. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-083: 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 CHANGE THE ZONING FROM A ONE - FAMILY DWELLING NO. 3 (SF -3) TO A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (2F) IN THE GIBBONS-BRADEN ADDITION, BLOCK 5, LOTS 4-A AND 5, LOCATED AT 1244 S.E. 14TH STREET (LCAD 11558); DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mack said the applicant requested a rezoning change from SF -3 to 2F to permit the construction of a new duplex and that platting of the property was currently underway. He also said Staff recommended approval, as well as the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Moore. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 23. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-084: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, CANVASSING A CITY-WIDE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, TO CONSIDER PROPOSITIONS CALLING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Janice Ellis said on November 8, 2022, an election was conducted to consider twenty-six amendments to the Charter and twenty-five of the proposed amendments were approved by the voters. She also said that proposition E was not approved. Regular Council Meeting November 14, 2022 Page 8 A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 24. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-085: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVISE THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PARIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROPOSITION X, APPROVED BY VOTERS ON NOVEMBER 8,2022; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Stephanie Harris explained Proposition X was the tool to authorize the revisions to the City's Home Rule Charter, such as renumbering and rearranging all articles, and sections. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Moore. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 25. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2022-069: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING TODD MITTGE AS CITY ENGINEER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY MANAGER IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 23 OF THE CITY CHARTER; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Manager Grayson Path explained the interview process, and announced his selection for the City Engineer vacant position was Todd Mittge. Mr. Path introduced Mr. Mittge, who briefly spoke about his background and that he was glad to be in Paris. A Motion to confirm the appointment was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 26. Receive presentation from Rob Vine with regard to outsourcing solid waste. Assistant City Manager Rob Vine explained that after experiencing staff issues that negatively affected the City's ability to consistently collect trash this summer, City Manager Grayson Path worked with staff and City Council to transition from twice per week pickup to once per week. Mr. Vine said Council had instructed staff to research all options for solid waste collection service and report back at a later date. Mr. Vine reported that staff and Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes met with Lynn Lantrip of Solid Waste Specialists with regard to options. He said Mr. Lantrip could attend the January 23, 2023 City Council meeting to provide a presentation as to options, along with the services SWC could provide the City. City Manager Grayson Path said that this was not an action item and if City Council wanted to explore options, staff would schedule Mr. Lantrip to provide a presentation to Regular Council Meeting November 14, 2022 Page 9 them. It was a consensus of City Council to explore options for solid waste services and schedule Mr. Lantrip. 27. Discuss and act on an Agreement with DCC, Inc. for refurbishment and resurfacing of the city pool and patio deck, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Mr. Vine explained that the original plaster on the City swimming pool was done in 1996 and the pool deck had repairs about nine years ago. He said refurbishing and resurfacing was needed at the pool otherwise, the pool would quickly become unusable and the decision to keep the pool in operation or permanently closed would be at the forefront. Mr. Vine said the total cost of the project was $228,136.92 and the money for the project would come from ARP funds. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 28. Discuss and act on a Lease Agreement for the Event Center between the City of Paris and Samantha Hughes; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Mr. Path said that in July of 2019, the City and Supreme All, Inc., working through Ms. Samantha Hughes, entered into a lease agreement for the City's Event Center. He explained the terms of the agreement as rent in the amount of $1,200.00, a three-year term with auto renewal for two additional years unless notice was provided by either parry by April 30, 2022, and that the tenant was to be responsible for maintenance of the facility and parking area, although this was debatable in the language. Mr. Path said the tenant's primary need was a kitchen facility in order to prepare meals for the Boys and Girls Club. Mr. Path reported that Ms. Hughes and City Staff had been working over the last several months to renegotiate the lease, which was in the City Council's agenda packet. He said the proposed lease include of $800.00 a month in rent, reduction in the rental space, the City would take on maintenance of the building and parking lot, extension of the lease to 2025 with options to 2027, issuance of a conditional certificate of occupancy limiting occupancy to ten people or less at all times, the City would perform the above state maintenance to the building, tenant would be responsible for basic cleaning and maintenance of leased spaces, then would operate a food preparation service from the kitchen, tenant would be allowed to operate her tax service business from the office and tenant would pay all utilities as the City was unable to separate out utilities between leased spaces and the rest of the building. Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes said Samantha Hughes would also like to do some adult training classes. Mr. Path explained under assembly usage, the building would have to be upgraded to code and the cost would be approximately $100,000.00. A Motion to approve the lease agreement was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Moore. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 29. Discuss and act on an Ordinance setting forth Registration Requirements and Credit Extension Guidelines for Credit Access Businesses by adding Article 5.12, "Credit Regular Council Meeting November 14, 2022 Page 10 Access Businesses," to Chapter 5 "Business Regulations," of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances. Mr. Path said at the October 10th meeting, City Council heard presentations from Texas Appleseed and United Way regarding credit access business and the abusive and predatory lending practices that often occurs with the services they provide to members of the community who were in financial straits. Mr. Path said City Staff obtained copies of CAB Ordinances, including one produced by the Texas Municipal League nearly ten years ago. He also said the TML version had already been litigated over the past ten years and after making a few slight modifications based on versions approved by other municipalities, Staff presented a version they recommended. Mr. Path said this was a two-step process, as Staff was recommending a public hearing at the next Council meeting to allow businesses a chance to give input. Mayor Portugal reminded everyone that most of these type businesses were owned from people out of State. She said they were not trying to put them out of business but regulate the businesses for the benefit of the citizens. Council Member Pankaj inquired how the City would notify every one of these changes. Mr. Path said notification would be placed on the City's website and every business would receive notification. Council Member Knox favored this item, citing it had been well thought out. 30. Reconsider, discuss and possibly act on the refinement of the City of Paris' policy on the demolition of homes as related to the 5 In 5 Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Mayor Portugal said Council Member Savage had requested this item be placed back on the agenda. Council Member Savage said he had spoken to Council Member Knox about this and expressed that did not mean in any way that they were not working well together. He said they just had a difference of opinion. Council Member Savage said he felt that citizens who owned or rented property in Paris were investors of the City and he did not think that 5 In 5 investors should get priority over regular investors. He said since the last meeting, he had thought more about this subject and felt strongly that citizens deserved the same priority. Council Member Knox said Council did receive the list as previously requested, but that not all of the properties were on the list. Council Member Knox said she did not want to kill this idea but perhaps get together, discuss and come up with something else. Council Member Savage said he did not want to kill this either but would like for Council to work with Staff to come up with something. He said the process should be fair for everyone. Mayor Portugal said at this point, she did not think they were looking at a huge number and referenced properties on the list from 2018 that had not been demolished. Following additional discussion, Mayor Portugal asked if there was a Motion on this item. Council Member Savage said discussion revealed the Council did not want to change this item so he was willing to keep it as is. 31. Convene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee as follows: annual evaluation of the municipal judge. Regular Council Meeting November 14, 2022 Page 11 Mayor Portugal recessed City Council at 7:30 p.m. and at 7:40 p.m. convened City Council into executive session. 32. Reconvene into open session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in executive session. Mayor Portugal reconvened City Council into open session at 8:00 p.m. and said there was no action to be taken. 33. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-081. Council Member Pilgrim confirmed that the next City Council meeting was December 12th. Mayor Portugal reminded everyone of the downtown Christmas tree lighting on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and the Shop Small Saturday scheduled for November 26th. Council Member Pankaj said the Christmas parade was scheduled for December 3`d 34. Adjournment. There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Pankaj. Mayor Portugal adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. PAULA PORTUGAL, MAYOR JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK