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Paris Visitors & Convention Council <br />Board of Directors Meeting <br />August 30, 2017 <br />4:00 pm <br />Members Present: Mary Lou Coe, Derald Bulls, Chadlee Johnston, Tony Corso, Brenda Wells, Bryan Hargis, Cleonne Drake, Lisa <br />Walker, Jeff Martin, Josh Bray, Linda Kapp, Jeff Nutt, Chastiti Briggle <br />Staff Present: Ken Higdon, Gina Crawford, Becky Semple and Drew Ruthart. <br />Lisa Walker called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm. <br />Lisa Walker introduced guests and new VCC Board members, Neta Painter and Mark Pankaj (Mehir). <br />A motion to approve the June minutes was made by Brenda Wells, seconded by Jeff Nutt. Motion passed unanimously. <br />Financials presented by Linda Kapp, a motion to approve the financials was made by Jeff Nutt, seconded by Tony Corso. <br />Motion passed unanimously. <br />A funding request from Joe Kyle Varner for Backyard Blowout was presented. They were asking for $2,500. A motion to <br />approve $2000 was made by Chadlee Johnston, seconded by Mary Lou Coe. Motion passed unanimously. <br />A funding request from Main Trading Ham Radio Day was presented. They were asking for $2500. A motion to approve <br />$1800 was made by Tony Corso, seconded by Derald Bulls. Motion passed unanimously. <br />Becky Semple gave directors report. She commented there is always something going on in Paris. <br />Chadlee Johnston stated that the phone kiosk is not going to be usable and we need to decide what to do with it, It was <br />mentioned to try and take to antique mall. <br />Jack Neal is working on signage for the Trail. <br />Jeff Martin and Josh Bray stated that we need to figure out a way to get more athletic events to Paris. <br />Ken Higdon gave an update on budgets and City Council not approving them. He will continue to work with Linda Kapp and the <br />City to get them approved. <br />Next meeting will be on September 20, 2017. <br />Motion to adjourn at 4:45 was made by Chadlee Johnston. <br />Respectfully submitted <br />Becky Semple <br />