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Paris Economic Development Corporation Meeting Minutes December 6, 2006 Board Members Present: Sims Norment John Wright Glen Bawcum Rodney Bass Dick Severson Board Members Absent: Ex-officio Members Present: Tony Williams Richard Manning Pam Anglin Staff Present: Mindy Moree Guest Present: Jamie Fussell Charles Richards John Lovorn Allison Morris President Sims Norment called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. Minutes from November 15,2006 meeting were approved on a motion made by Dick Severson seconded by Rodney Bass. Sims Norment introduced John Lovorn and Allison Morris, representatives from the Pace Group. Mr. Lovorn made a presentation to the board on the executive director position with a hand out on the pros and cons of splitting the position. Mr. Lovorn reported that the candidate search has been for an Economic Development position and not for Chamber related services, as the Chamber staff is running the organization effectively as is. John Wright asked the non voting members to express their opinion on splitting the positions. Pam Anglin reported that the position should be split due to the ED Position requiring a full time commitment. Tony Williams concurred with Mrs. Anglin. Richard Manning reported the positions should stay together for public relations purposes. Dick Severson asked John Lovorn if other models existed that shared a 90/1 0 position. Mr. Lovorn reported that Tyler and New Braunfels have similar models that are successful. Rodney Bass asked John Lovorn what his recommendation would be. Mr. Lovorn reported that all five applicants should be interviewed. After choosing the top applicant, he would host a visit to Tupelo with the applicant, the chamber staff and the board to view a model of how the community works. Mr. Lovorn recommended that he would facilitate a work session afterwards, at no additional cost, to help the board make the appropriate changes for our community.