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EXAS � O' MIC IDEVEILOPM t C � I� OR STI rip ra 115 r r :rr i r Reach rac 1 i 11 l'y'.jl°„ Discuss and Consider Approval of the October 21, 2025, Meeting Minutes Chairman Bray presented the October 21, 2025, meeting minutes for review and discussion. Mr. Fendley made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Vote: 6 -ayes to 0 -nays Discuss and Consider Approval of September and October 2025 Financial Statements Treasurer Coleman reported that the September and October financial statements have not yet been produced by the City of Paris. He cited recent turnover within the City's finance office as the cause and indicated that the statements are expected to be completed in time for the December board meeting. Discuss and Consider Approval of a land -clearing change order for the EDA Grant Project — NW Inr ictrini Park Ms. Hammond reported that the PEDC had received a bid from AL Paving to clear and mulch the 23 - acre site within the NW Industrial Park. She noted that the bid totaled approximately $87,000 and that this total would fall within the EDA Grant's remaining contingency fund. She reported that a change order had been submitted to the EDA as of today and that approval could be expected as early as the following day. Chairman Bray opened the floor to questions regarding the land -clearing change order for the EDA Grant Project. There were no questions. Report and Updates from Executive Director Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1: Ms. Hammond reminded the Board that an ordinance to modify the existing boundary of TIRZ No. 1 was expected to appear on the November 10th City Council agenda. Hammond stated that, according to the TIRZ Board Chair, an administrative oversight at the City caused the ordinance to be omitted from the previously referenced agenda. It is now expected to appear on the December 8th City Council agenda. East Texas A&M College of Science and Engineering Industry Connect Day: Ms. Hammond reported that the Industry Connect Day event took place on November 7, 2025, and that approximately 60 students and faculty of East Texas A&M College were in attendance. She provided a brief recap of the event, which included presentations by TxDOT, Harrison, Walker, & Harper, Huhtamaki, Campbell's, and Drake Construction, a tour of the City of Paris, and individual tours of local facilities based on the interests of the students. She expressed appreciation to Mr. Dougherty for presenting on behalf of Harrison, Walker, & Harper and to Mr. Coleman for his attendance during the event. She noted that East Texas A&M had provided positive feedback regarding the event, and that the PEDC and university were in discussions to hold events next year that would include the College of Science and College of Business. Page 2 of 4