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<br />Paris Economic Development Corporation <br />Meeting Minutes <br />August 31, 2006 <br /> <br />Board Members <br />Present: Sims Norment <br />Rodney Bass <br />John Wright <br />Dick Severson <br /> <br />Board Members <br />Absent: Glenn Bawcum <br /> <br />Ex-officio Members <br />Present: Tony Williams <br />Richard Manning <br />Brady Fisher <br /> <br />Staff Present: Mindy Moree <br /> <br />Guest <br />Present: <br /> <br />Derald Bulls <br />Scott Kennedy <br />Renee Harvey <br />Jerry Rose <br />Don Taylor <br />Pat Taylor <br />Jamie Fussell <br /> <br />President Sims Norment called the meeting to order at 4:05. <br /> <br />President Sims Norment briefly reviewed the history of the PEDC <br />Executive Director position jointly shared with the Chamber President. Mr. <br />Norment asked if any board member had concerns or questions about <br />splitting the positions. Richard Manning reported that he personally did not <br />want the position to be split due to the public relations purposes that have <br />best served the community. John Wright reported that what ever best <br />promoted harmony within the community is what should be considered. <br />Derald Bulls asked if the PEDC had the intention of hiring an assistant <br />director. Sims Norment said that if the positions were split, there would be a <br />possibility that an assistant director would not be needed. Dick Severson <br />reported that the position is working well as it currently stands. Brady Fisher <br />reported that we should talk with other Chambers in surrounding areas to see <br />if they have a similar situation and how it works for their community. Sims <br />