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PEDC Board Meeting Minutes July 10, 2012 Financial report for May, 2012 was reviewed. Doug Wehrman asked to account for the increase in the monthly expense amount. Shannon Barrentine stated that she felt the increase was due to ads in The Paris News /Valley Visions, TEAM Paris trips and R3bi director's wages, per the Business Plan. Motion was made by Bruce Carr to approve the financial report, as submitted; seconded by Doug Wehrman. Motion Carried 5 -0. Steve Gilbert told those present that he would provide a summary of the Paris Diversity Initiative Final Report, Item 7(b) of the Agenda, for discussion and recommendations at the next Board meeting in August. He then referenced the Paris EDC Staff quarterly schedule for meetings and events. He stated that the majority of his updates would be included in the Executive Session portion of the meeting. Election of officers for 2012 -13. Vice - Chairman Dority asked for nominations to serve as PEDC Chairman for 2012 -13. Kenny Dority nominated Doug Wehrman to serve as Chairman. No other nominations were given. The floor was closed for nominations. Kenny Dority made a motion that Doug Wehrman be nominated to serve as Chairman; seconded by Bruce Carr. Motion Carried 5 -0. Vice - Chairman Dority asked for nominations to serve as Vice - Chairman for 2012 -13. Bruce Carr nominated Kenny Dority to serve as Vice - Chairman. No other nominations were given. The floor was closed for nominations. Bruce Carr made a motion that Kenny Dority be nominated to serve as Vice - Chairman; seconded by Doug Wehrman. Motion Carried 5 -0. Vice - Chairman Dority asked for nominations to serve as Secretary /Treasurer. Bruce Carr nominated Toni Clem to serve as Secretary /Treasurer. No other nominations were given. The floor was closed for nominations. Bruce Carr made a motion that Toni Clem be nominated to serve as Secretary /Treasurer; seconded by Doug Wehrman. Motion Carried 5 -0. At this point, Doug Wehrman, Chairman presided over the meeting. Doug thanked the Board members for their vote of confidence to have him serve as Chairman. He stated that he was looking forward to working the Business Plan, that was completed with advise from outside the community and that Paris has made its mark for "thinking outside the box" in presentations given in Austin and Washington, DC. Doug added that he is looking forward to being a part of new and exciting things for Paris in the near future. Discussion and possible action regarding a proposal for Financial Forecasting System Software Tool through Red Oak Business Planning, LLC. Steve told those present that he didn't want to get ahead of the Board members when it comes to the Financial Planning charge. Bruce Carr stated that he would like to get references /testimonials from people currently using this software and on what the company (Red oak Business Planning) offers. Not action was taken on this item. The Board convened into executive session at 3:35 p.m. pursuant to Section 551.072 and Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate on the following: A. Section 551.072 — Real Property B. Section 551.087 —Economic Development Negotiations Note: Kenny Dority & Matt Frierson left the meeting at 5:07 p.m. Pi