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MINUTES REGULAR MEETING AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD COX FIELD AIRPORT TERMINAL MEETING ROOM PARIS, TEXAS THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2006 5:30 O'CLOCK P.M. 1. The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Chairman Vic Ressler, Jr. at 5:30 p.m. A. The following members were present: Bill Boothe Glen Chapman Don Morrell Andrew Fasken Jack Ashmore B. The following members were absent: Harry Michaelwicz C. Also present was Lisa Wright, Airport Director; Jerry Richey, Airport Manager; Billy Copeland; and Les Chapman. 2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. No changes were made to the minutes of October 20, 2005, and they were approved as submitted. 3. Receipt from the fly -in and air show subcommittees. Glen Chapman stated that they are aiming for the fly -in for late March. Billy Copeland said that there are Issues that need to be addressed such as parking, security, what vendors will be there, etc. Lisa Wright said that the City has contacts if the Board wanted to have antique cars or antique tractors in addition to the fly -in. Billy Copeland said the more that you have for people to look at, the better you will do. Also, food will be needed for people flying in. Maybe Gary Vest could make up some Welcome Paris packets for distribution to the people flying in. Billy Copeland said that the fly -in can be advertised on funplacestofly.com, the Antique Newsletter, and some local EA Chapters Newsletter. Jack Ashmore suggested give free airplane rides. The Board will also look into getting the CAF. The tentative date set is April 1. Lisa Wright said she would contact Gary Vest for financial assistance, or alternatively, see if she could get some sponsors to help pay for trophies, etc. A subcommittee was appointed consisting of Glen Chapman, Jack Ashmore, Billy Copeland, and Bill Boothe.