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Paris Economic Development Corporation Meeting Minutes October 8, 2013 Board Members Staff Present: Rebecca Clifford, Chairman Present: Steve Gilbert, PEDC, Exec. Dir. Toni Clem, Vice Chairman Shannon Barrentine, PEDC Vicki Ballard, Secretary /Treasurer Bruce Carr David Turner Ex- Officio Members Guest(s) Present: Melissa Cook, Chamber President Present: Connie Beard, The Paris News John Godwin, City Manager Legal Counsel: Kent McIlyar City Council Liaison: John Wright Matthew Boyd, KXII -Paris Charles Richards, eParis Extra Ray Banks Don Taylor Carol Huffnagle Rebecca Clifford, Chairman, established that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Minutes from September 10, 2013, Regular Board meeting and October 1, 2013 Called meeting were reviewed. David Turner made the motion to approve the minutes, as submitted; seconded by Vicki Ballard. Motion Carried 4 -0, Toni Clem stepped out. Financials for September 2013 weren't available from the City of Paris prior to meeting. Item(s) from Chairman: Rebecca Clifford asked Shannon Barrentine to give an update on the Industry Award to be presented at the Chamber Banquet, October 22"d. Shannon Barrentine told those present the each year the Paris EDC organization recognizes an industry with an award at the annual event. This year, Huhtamaki (formerly Paris Packaging) will be recognized for their continued growth and community support. Huhtamaki provided 3,200 VIP boxes, at no cost, to the Chamber to be used at Lamar County Days back in March, where over 1,300 burgers, chips & cookies were distributed to elected officials and their staff in these colorful boxes promoting Paris and Lamar County. The Chamber donated two (2) tables of eight to the Paris EDC Board for this event. Shannon asked the Board members to please let her know who would be able to attend with a guest. Melissa Cook, Chamber President, told those present that the Board needed to support the Keynote speakers, Jack Schultz and Craig Lindvahl, that the PEDC sponsored. Director's Report: Steve Gilbert told those present that the Keynote speaker, Jack Schultz, own an industrial development company called Agracel. They do industrial development around the country. Mr.