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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD Tuesda October 8 2019 4:30 PM Present: Absent: Glee Emmite, Chair Kaydee Tate Carolyn Patterson Laurie Redus John Brazile Kari Daniel William Walker Clayton Pilgrim — Council Liaison Becky Semple Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager AGENDA 1. Glee Emmite called the meeting to order at 4:35 PM in the Paris City Council Chambers. 2. Citizens Forum — No one was present to speak. 3. September minutes — Minutes were emailed earlier to all board members and were available on the monitors for viewing. A motion to approve the September 10, 2019 minutes was made by William Walker, second by John Brazile, motion carried. 4. Discussion and possible action on BIG applications and awards - - Daq'z Crazy and Wings — Raphyael Tyson addressed the board regarding a $5,000 grant request for the installation of a ventilation hood at his new restaurant at 5 E. Plaza. The system was required by the Paris Fire Marshall due to the addition of a fryer. William Walker made the motion to award a $5,000 grant, second by John Brazile, motion carried. • A $5,000 BIG award was presented to Janet Green for the remodel of 27 Clarksville St. The building is for sale or lease with an open house coming soon. A photo was taken of the check, Janet Green and the board. 5. Board Member updates - - William Walker reported that he and Kaydee Tate have continued to gather information and take photos for an updated map for downtown. • Glee Emmite reported that HPC awarded a Certificate of Appropriateness for the building at 1St NE and Lamar Ave. The building next door will have the same outside repairs as well. PDA is having a meeting at 8:15 AM on October 9, 2019, at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss downtown plans for the remainder of the year. Trunk or Treat will be held October 31St at the downtown businesses. • John Brazile reported that a promotions meeting will be held immediately following the Main Street meeting to discuss Mannequin Night on October 191 and Festival of Pumpkins on October 26th. Plans are progressing well with the Paris Trolley being reserved for Mannequin Night. Streets around the downtown area should be back open for the events. Two crews are currently working on the construction to get the streets open. • Becky Semple reported that she and Karen Daughtery will be working a booth at the State Fair of Texas promoting Paris. October 17-19 — Dance group will be in town. October 22nd - Lamar County Chamber of Commerce banquet. Nov 71— Women Empowering Women Conference 6. Coordinator's Report — Cheri Bedford reported the following. • Pumpkin Patch opened at the Farmers Market. Proceeds will help to fund live reindeer on the Plaza for the tree lighting event. • Mannequin Night will be October 19, 2019. Jill Awtrey needs a couple of volunteers to monitor the voting boxes for the window contest. • Christmas tree lighting is November 23, 2019 on the Plaza.