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PEDC Board Meeting Minutes December 18, 2018 Page 2 of 2 Discuss andossibl a rove ex Mansion of flood lain on southwest block of the Paris Business Park to accommodate Wetlands Credit Miti ration. Mr. Paris stated that we hired Berg Oliver for the Wetlands mitigation. In the Master Agreement with American SpiralWeld, the PEDC is to mitigate all the Wetlands on the north end of the property next to the old Superior Switch building. An assessment was done and a game plan is being formulated to bring to the Corp of Engineers in the Tulsa District. The PEDC was looking at significant costs related to the purchase of credits to offset the costs of the mitigation of the Wetlands. Berg Oliver suggested looking at current properties that the PEDC or the City owned to offset some of the costs of the mitigation. By using the PEDC property that is already in a flood plain we would cut our costs of buying credits in half. Ms. Bills made a motion to approve moving forward with the expansion of the flood plain as discussed. Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Vote was 3 -ayes to 0 -nays. Discuss American S ,iralWeld Pi se'sroundbreakin ceremon that occurred on Monday December 17th. Mr. Manning commented how smoothly the event went, even with the weather not cooperating with the Governor landing at Cox Field. He was amazed at the community participation in the event and stated that it really shows what can happen when groups work together. Dr. Hashmi stated that it was beautifully done. He went on to say that Mr. Paris spoke very well and acknowledged both guests and those who worked to make this happen. Dr. Hashmi said that Ms. Bills pray was fabulous. Mr. Paris gave public recognition to the team: Kacy Smyers with Paris Party Rentals along with public relations managers from PRMC, From PJC and from HWH. Mr. Paris stated that it took a team effort from the whole community to see success like this. He also thanked the PEDC staff for being a big part of the project. Discuss Future A Benda Items. Dr. Hashmi asked that an update on the PepsiCo trip be discussed at the next meeting. Mr. Manning would like to have the yearly evaluation for Mr. Paris put on the agenda. Mr. Paris suggested a checklist and a plan for the New Business Park be discussed. Ad'ourn Dr. Hashmi made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Bills seconded the motion. Vote was 4 -ayes to 0 -nays. The meeting was adjourned at 4:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Paula Brownfield Administrative Assistant Paris Economic Development Corporation