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Paris Visitors & Convention Council BoardofDirectors Meeting March 18th, 2019 Members �Prese .t,. Dr. Linda Kapp, Chad Johnson, Dustin Broadway, Charlie Lewis, Trey Glascock, Casey Ressler, Bryan Hargis, Greg Wilson, Jack Neal, and Jeff Nutt. Staff Present: Paul Allen, Becky Semple, and Randy Nation Chad Johnson, Vice Chairman called the meeting to order at 4:02 Minutes: -A motion to approve was made by Casey Ressler, seconded by Bryan Hargis. Motion passed unanimously. Financials were presented by Greg Wilson and a motion to approve financials was made by Casey Ressler and seconded by Bryan Hargis. Motion passed unanimously. Directors Report: Becky Semple gave a report on the North Texas Ride Round Up at Richardson Bike Mart Saturday, March 161h where 12 Bicycle Rallies came together to promote their cycling events and register cyclists at a discount. The European Challenge and Gravel Grind were promoted as well to new folks registering for Tour de Paris. President's mReport: Paul spoke about upcoming events that he is working on such as a 2020 off-road show (3 -day event) in June, and he is also working with the Paris Downtown Association and Main Street to plan a Paris Fest in September to celebrate Paris. Old Business: Greg Wilson and Casey Ressler spoke about the Pump Track funding. Greg explained the options that we have. Either we can self -fund and move forward with a scaled down version without shade, tables and water fountains (still need $120K to finish), or we can wait and see if we get the grant money. Casey Ressler reported that there could be an additional 6 million in funding, and if that is the case, we should be able to be approved. However; if we start the project, then it voids out opportunity to receive any grant money. There will be more discussion in the upcoming months to determine a course of action. Jack Neal, Executive Director for the NETT, reported on the progress of the trail and the tractions we have getting the bill passed to make it a linear park. He encouraged everyone to reach out to Senator Nichols to help promote the bill. New Business: Becky Semple gave a report on the City of Paris "Wings Over Paris" Air Show in May and ask the Board for $2500 in funding. Trey Glascock made the motion to approve funding and was seconded by Casey Ressler. Motion passed unanimously. Becky Semple presented the Dixie Youth Baseball North Division 1 Ozone and 2 Oxone both requesting $2500. Casey Ressler moved to approve $2500 for each Division, and Bryan Hargis seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Becky Semple presented the funding request for Archers for Christ Local Club's ASA Western Regional Shoot requesting $2500. Casey Ressler moved to approve $2500 for the event and Broadway seconded the motion, and motion passed unanimously.