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PEDC Board Meeting Minutes July 21, 2020 Page 2 of 4 Josh Bray stated that for 41 years he has been a Paris resident and his family has been in Paris for four or five generations. He went to say that it is a real honor to serve on the Board, and feels that this is one of the most important boards in the city because if we don't have jobs we have nothing. Mr. Bray is a past chairman of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce. He is looking forward to moving the PEDC projects forward. Chase Coleman stated that he was born and raised in Paris; and he came back to the community 3 years ago to start a family. He wants to see Paris prosper and feels that the PEDC is the key to that prosperity. He is looking forward to serving Paris and Lamar County. Ms. Bills asked to make a motion to switch the item order of item #5 and item #6. She stated that the nomination of a City Councilor should come before the election of officers. Dr. Hashmi seconded the motion. Vote was 6 -ayes to 0 - nays. Election of Officers Ms. Bills came back to this item to elect officers. Dr. Hashmi made a motion for Mr. Bray to be Chairman. Ms. Bills seconded the motion. Vote was 6 -ayes to 0 -nays. Mr. Bray asked for a motion for Vice-chairman. Dr. Hashmi made a motion for Ms. Bills to continue as Vice - Chairman. Mr. Pankaj seconded the motion. Vote was 6 -ayes to 0 -nays. Mr. Bray asked for a motion for Secretary/Treasurer. Dr. Hashmi made a motion for Mr. Pankaj to continue as Secretary/Treasurer. Ms. Bills seconded the motion. Vote was 6 -ayes to 0 -nays. Discuss and ossibly nominate one Ch v Councilor to add to the Board. Mr. Fendley made a motion to nominate Paula Portugal, City Councilor, to serve on the Board. She has been serving as the City Council Liaison for several years. Mr. Bray seconded the motion. Vote was 4 -ayes to 2 -nays. The nays were Dr. Hashmi and Ms. Bills. Remo+—niition of O0MYoiinr„ Board Members Ms. Bills spoke to the outgoing Board members, Marion Hamill and Tim Hernandez. She stated how much both were appreciated for the work they have done. The Board will miss both of them and the contributions they have made will have a lasting effect. Mr. Pankaj said it is an awesome responsibility to have the opportunity to be appointed by the City Council to represent the City. This Board takes the responsibility very seriously; Mr. Hamill and Mr. Hernandez have been through a lot of hard times with the PEDC Board. He thanked both of them for the work they have done and the talents they shared with the Board. Dr. Hashmi thanked Mr. Hernandez and Mr. Hamill for the fabulous job they did. He mentioned that he and Mr. Hamill disagreed on many items, but having those diverse opinions helped the Board. Mr. Bray stated that those leaving the Board left it much better than they found it. He mentioned American SpiralWeld coming to Paris and what a win it is to Paris. MeetinW a d the June 6 2U S ec IeMe n : June_w12� 2020 $ e�cial 1!Ieetin ,the Juue 16,, 2020m Monthl,% Dr. Hashmi made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Pankaj seconded the motion. Vote was 6 -ayes to 0 -nays. Ds u_ss and.1o_ssibla �►rove June 2a020 Financials. Mr. Mr. Pankaj pointed to some of the items; The PACE Group was paid $15,031.00 for services to recruit a new executive director, the Hommel Law Firm was paid $25,000.00 for the settlement with previous executive director, Brush Tech was paid $76,375.00 for land clearing, and Turner Industries was paid $200,000.00 in incentives. The