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City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his monthly report. Mr. Johnson said the Wastewater Treatment Plant is working through warranty items and said the new facility is running smoothly. He said he is about ready to close the deal with Union Pacific on the railroad property and will then be able to acquire the remaining easements and go out for bids on the Contract Section 3, sewer replacement project. The Street Department is finishing up on the cleanup from the recent flooding and he is hoping Main Street will be paved in the next couple of weeks. C) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REGARDING COLLECTION OF SALES TAX ON INTERNET SALES Councilmember Bryant introduced a resolution in support of Federal and State legislation to ensure the proper assessment and collection of sales tax from all internet/online sales. Mrs. Johnston read the resolution in full. Councilmember Poole said he wanted to make sure our citizens understand that this is not a new or additional tax. It is simply creating a fair and free market for all businesses and consumers regardless of the location of the business from which the purchase was made. Currently if you purchase goods online, there are not local or state sales taxes which creates an unfair playing field for brick and mortar stores. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Shetron seconded. The electronic roll call count was 5 for and 0 against. The resolution was given #2017-06-01-R. D) EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilmember Bryant moved to go into executive session for the purpose of hiring, firing, promoting or demoting one or more city employees. Councilmember Henley seconded and all voted for. Upon returning from executive session, Councilmember Shetron moved to reappoint Mr. Chris Milum to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for. Mr. Milum's term will June 10, 2022.