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Paris Economic Development Corporation Meeting Minutes March 5, 2013 Board Members Staff Present: Kenny Dority, Vice - Chairman Present: Steve Gilbert, PEDC, Exec. Dir. Toni Clem, Secretary /Treasurer Shannon Barrentine, PEDC Bruce Carr Bill Harris Ex- Officio Members Guest(s) Present: John Godwin, City Manager Present: Connie Beard, The Paris News (Joined the meeting at 3:06 p.m.) Tom Hensel, CPA Legal McClanahan & Holmes Counsel: Kent McIlyar (Joined the meeting at 3:06 p.m.) City Council Liaison: None Kenny Dority, Vice- Chainnan, established that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Steve Gilbert acknowledge the passing of Doug Wehnnan, Chairman, on February 14, 2013. He told those present that sympathy card was signed by PEDC Board and R3bi Board members with donations being made, by individuals, to the Doug Wehrman Scholarship Foundation at First Federal. The general consensus was that Doug was a great ambassador for the Paris EDC Board in the community and his presence will be sorely missed. Minutes from January 15, 2013, Regular Board meeting and February 4, 2013 called meeting were reviewed. Bruce Carr noted a mis- spelled word on page two of the January minutes. Bruce Carr made a motion to approve both sets of Minutes, as amended; seconded by Toni Clem. Motion Carried 4 -0. Financials for December, 2012 were reviewed. Bruce Carr had a couple of questions about line item expenses. Shannon Barrentine answered his inquiries. Bruce Carr made a motion to approve the Financials, as submitted; seconded by Bill Harris. Motion Carried 4 -0. Note: John Godwin and Kent McIlyar joined the meeting at 3:06 p.m. Steve Gilbert told those present that Lamar County Days in Austin is proving to be a major event for the community and industrial leaders. With Richard Seline's help, trying to get a meeting with the Governor, Lt. Governor and Speaker and our industrial leaders, along with other high -level civic leaders. Steve referenced a letter that he had reached out to the industrial managers to consider attending the event. To date, the following have committed to attend: Ray Oldach & Richard Quarles, Campbell Soup Company; Branch Sinkule, Gov. Affairs, Kimberly - Clark; Audie Keaton, J. Skinner Baking; Tom Glascock, Turner Industries; non - confirmed: Clay Dunn, CEO, Huhtamaki and David Sokolsky, CEO, Daisy Farms. Bruce Carr mentioned that Potters Industries should be contacted to attend the event, as well. Shannon Barrentine listed the donations by local companies that will featured in the VIP Boxes that will be distributed to all Senators and Representatives at the Capitol. Steve referenced the Agenda for the event, promotional items, and that the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce has gotten all of the food for the hamburger feed on Thursday. Steve then went on to report about the TEDC Legislative Conference he and