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MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MINUITS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023 Present: Board Members: Greg Kee, Glee E1111T11*te, Seth Walker, Tyrone Hayden, William Walker City Representatives: Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager; Rob Vine, Deputy City Manager; Guest: Ryan Matthews Absent: City Representatives: Mayor Reginald Hughes I. Citizen forum -Open 2. Review minutes from the September 12, 2023. 3. Discussion and possible action on the following Building Improvement Grant Application for the amount of $5000 -Ryan Matthews Paris Brewing Company a,. 39 N. Main St. —Improvements to alley, signage, and interior ventilation system. The Main Street advisory reviewed a grant requestfo r $5000 submitted by Ryan Matthews to improve the rear of the building, including a seating area, and a green space to be usedfor separationfrom the neighboring buildings.Also included in the request is a sign painted on the side of the building and an interior ventilation system to be usedfor restaurant service. A motion was made to approve the BIG grant request in the amount of $5000 by Glee Emmite, seconded by William Walker, Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays 4. Board Member Activity Reports: Chairman Kee gave a brief report on volunteers from Paris New Generation and CF Paris Ch urches participating in organizing the childrens games for the Festival of Pumpkins Glee Emml*te gave the reportfor the Paris Downtown Associations is makingplansfor Mannequin Night coming on October 21, ribbon cutti'ongsfor new businesses opening. PDA is also working on the Parade coming the 1St Saturday night in December (2n1Also Paris Downtown Association is hosting a window decoration contest. 5. Coordinators Report: Cheri Bedford Ms. Bedford gave the update that the workplan is setfor November 16 at 5,ID30 p. m. - 8: 00 p. m. and December 5th., held at Community Room at the Union Station Depot on Bonham St.. Consultant Sarah Main Street O'Brien sent a survey to everyone. All downtown stake holders were invited. No November regularly scheduled Main Street Board Meeting in November and December. Sandwiches are provided. Reminded everyone about the Annular Eclipse on Oct 14- get the viewing glasses.