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PEDC Board Meeting Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 2 of 3 Parallel Taxiway (overlay); 3) Rehabilitate Aircraft Parking Apron (overlay) and 4) Reconstruct Head wall and Culvert Associated with Drainage for Little Sandy Creek (see Exhibit 6B of attached). He proceeded through the intermediate - and long -term development of the Master Plan. (Pam Anglin Joined at 3:10 p.m.) Billy Copeland, Airport Advisory Board Chairman, told those present the numerous short-falls prohibiting the airport from being developed: 1) Creek that runs north and south along Airport Road can be used for a utility corridor; 2) Lack of water and sewer availability (City Council to consider hiring a consulting engineer to develop the water and sewer infrastructure at their December 16, 2013 meeting); 3) Need of hanger space; 4) Road access (parameter) rather than using the existing run ways; and 5) Could use an aviation mechanic, upholstery, paint and general avionics services. Bruce Carr told those present that he thought a "punch list" of obstacles /challenges prioritized by needs vs. costs would be beneficial. Shawn added that an airport incentive package to offer prospects would include: incentives (tax abatement, cash, ground lease, etc.); establish the airport as a re- investment zone; utilities available (water, sewer and natural gas) and develop a plan to market the airport to target industries that would provide the avionics upholstery, painting, mechanic services needed. Stephen Grubbs asked how would we market the airport to potential customers since our main focus is agriculture and health care? Steve Gilbert stated, by attending trade shows focused on aviation and identifying who those companies are and start creating relationships with them. Bruce Carr made a motion to have a joint meeting with the Airport Advisory Board at the airport on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.; seconded by Stephen Grubbs. Motion Carried 3 -0. Discuss and act on presentation of video marketing by Jon McFadden. Steve Gilbert showed the video from Longview EDC's website. The Board discussed how a promotional video of this type would be used and what focus areas would be viewed. Could target site consultants, corporate real estate executives and viewed on website. Steve Grubbs commented that this type of marketing (with a drone and camera) was creative, innovative and progressive. The Board will discuss areas to focus on and possibly commission Jon McFadden to produce a video for Paris, Texas at a cost of $1,600 at their meeting in January, 2014. Discuss and take action regarding the Program of wrok for FY 2013 -14 and funding of same. — Steve Gilbert Shannon Barrentine told those present that this item was to be on the January 2014 Agenda, not for the current meeting discussion.