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22 MINUTES OF THE PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION March 31, 1994 The Paris Economic Development Corporation met in a regular meeting on Thursday, March 31, 1994, at 4:00 P.M., in the City Hall, City Council Chambers, Paris, Texas. Chairman Philip R. Cecil called the meeting to order with the following board members present: Eric Clifford, Curtis Fendley, and Barney Bray, III. Also present were ex-officio board members, Jo Ann Parkman, Ike Jewett (representing Gary Cunningham) Michael E. Malone, City Manager,and T. K. Haynes, City Attorney, as counselor. Chairman Philip Cecil stated the first item on the agenda was approval of the minutes from the previous meetings of the Paris Economic Development Corporation. Chairman Cecil asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the previous meetings, there being none, Board member Eric Clifford made a motion, seconded by Board member Barney Bray, to approve the minutes as presented, and the motion was approved unanimously. Chairman Cecil made note that Board member Leon Williams was not present at this time, but there was a quorum present. Chairman Cecil stated the next item on the agenda was the financial report, and asked Mr. Gene Anderson, Finance Director to go over this information. Mr. Anderson stated for the allocation period ending March 8, 1994 the total payment to the City was $237,140.29 including $959.24 interest to date. Mr. Anderson stated the City is making application for the tax i.d. number which would allow the money to be moved to a separate interest bearing account for disbursement. Mr. Cecil asked if money was owed to Day and Associates and if the Board had been billed for the preparation of the Charge. City Manager Malone advised they had not received a bill as of this date, and advised they would get the expenses together for a future meeting. Chairman Cecil stated when the Pace Group was employed by the Board they were asked to keep the Board brought up-to-date periodically on progress, and Dr. Brenda Schull of the Pace Group was present at this meeting. Dr. Brenda Schull of the Pace Group passed out information reflecting the individuals she had contacted, and said she has appointments next week with Bob Ford of Paris Industries and Dick Galloway of Super Sweet Feeds. She stated if the Board has someone they would like added to the list to let her know. She stated she is noticing some trends and patterns which are very positive. She stated people resources in this town are the outstanding factor. Board member Clifford stated that she might want to contact Tenaska. Dr. Schull stated she had been considering a radio station in regard to media. City Manager Malone advised K P L T is probably the longest running radio station, and she should contact Mr. Jeff Methven. Board member Curtis Fendley questioned if these were just retention groups. Dr. Schull advised she was mainly going the manufacturing route but would be glad to speak to others. Chairman Cecil thanked Dr. Schull for report and advised the next meeting of the Board was April 28, 1994, and he assumed that either Dr. Schull or Mr. Lovorn would be available at that meeting.