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City of Paris <br />Municipal Band Commission Minutes <br />The City of Paris Municipal Band Commission met on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in <br />an emergency meeting at Southside Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order at 5:50 <br />P.M. by Cleonne Drake <br />Present were: Cleonne Drake, Byron Myrick, Betsy Mills, Lucia Bunch <br />The Director of the Municipal Band was discussed regarding Joe Watson's request for a leave <br />of absence due to health issues. Director Watson had recommended Byron Myrick to serve as <br />interim. Members discussed this with Mr. Myrick, who stated he would be willing to serve as <br />Interim Director for the 2025 season. Cleonne Drake made a motion to appoint Byron Myrick as <br />Interim Director for the 2025 Band Season. Betsy Mills seconds the motion. Motion carried. <br />There was then discussion over some of the housekeeping for the 2025 season and <br />assignments of members who will be needed to move around. Byron will speak with members <br />to see if they can help this season in some different roles. He will get with Joe Watson on <br />issues he might not be aware of. We went over the dates of the concerts for the summer <br />season. <br />It was decided that we needed to meet on another date to ensure everything is ready to go for <br />the season before the first rehearsal. The next meeting will be Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 4:30 <br />pm at the Southside Baptist Church. <br />The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 pm <br />Respectfully submitted: <br />Cleonne M. Drake <br />Member <br />City of Paris Municipal Band Commission <br />