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FT <br />December 19�, 2017 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />date, but is finding to would be very useful to have one with Wi-Fi when he is working with prospects. <br />There are estimates in the packet on the purchase of a tablet with Wi-pi. Mr. Banks asked if there was <br />a monthly charge for the tablet. Mr. Paris responded that if there was, it would only be for the Wi-F1. <br />Mr. Manning made a motion to have Mr. Paris purchase a new tablet. Mr. Hamill seconded the motion, <br />Vote was 5 -ayes to 0 -nays. <br />Update on the American SpiralWeld Proiect. <br />Mr. Paris updated the Board and the public that the Texas Enterprise Fund application will be <br />submitted this week, American Spiraleld submits the application and the City reviews and signs the <br />application. Texas Representative VanDeaver and Texas Senator Hughes have been made aware of the <br />project. They will let the Governor's Office know that is being submitted. The Texas Enterprise Fund <br />is a deal closing fund that is reviewed by the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the House. All <br />three need to unanimously agree to support the, use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for each specific <br />project. It will take four tosix weeks for the Governor's Office to get back with us on this $60,000,000 <br />project including approximately 120 jobs, Mr. Banks asked how American, SpiralWeld came to, Paris, <br />Mr. Paris stated that American SpiralWeld carne to us through Kiamicill Railroad (Genesse Wyoming) <br />out of Florida. Genesse Wyoming has a direct relationship with those handling the rail at American <br />SprialWeld. Kiamichi called us stating that they wanted to entertain Paris, Texas for the project. We <br />immediately completed the RFI the company sent us, Four weeks later we received the same RFI <br />through the Governor's Office, We had a Welcome Team made up of infrastructure professionals for a <br />working meeting with American SpiralWeld. That evening we invited therm along with dignitaries <br />from the community for an introduction dinner. We are very appreciative and thank Kiamichi and <br />Genesse Wyoming Railroads for giving Paris the opportunity to showcase our city. <br />Executive Director's monthly Report. <br />Mr. Paris stated that there was no monthly report for December. <br />Discuss Future Agenda Items. <br />Mr. Manning said that after coming out of the election we should look at some type of report card for <br />the PEDC. This would be for the public to view and show the economic impact of bringing in <br />businesses and jobs to Paris. Mr. Paris agreed and said that we would have some information and bids <br />ready by the next meeting, <br />Adjourn <br />Mr. Banks made a rnotion to adjourn. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -ayes to 0 -nays. <br />The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Paula Brownfield <br />Administrative Assistant <br />Paris Economic Development Corporation <br />