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Brownfield grant was sought after but was not received at this time. Bethany will be reapplying for this Grant. Issues with receiving grants is you need a plan and community support. An estimate of $200,000 was given for the removal of asbestos, pigeon bodies, and to fix the roof. Greg suggested that someone would need to be hired to keep events booked in the theatre. It could be used as a community facility with multiple uses. If the outside were fixed it would change the attitude of the community. In-kind donations to could obtained to help with the lighting of the marquee. A group did come together to discuss the Grand but there is no governing body in control of it right now. A group putting on a Branson-type event is donating to the Grand and the Paris Downtown Association is having a Fashion show to raise money for the faqade. It was suggested by members of the board that a task force be formed to control the Grand. The Historical Society has requested a proposal on the facade by architects, which should be ready soon. A master plan would need to be put together for the complete revitalization of the Theatre which would cost between $30,000 &$50,000. To put together the plan a hired company would go from room to room of the building and say what needs to be done, and gives suggestions for the use of the building. Presentation Re2ardine Gatewav & Wav-Findins Signs bv Shannon Barrentine Gateways - Each gateway sign needs and easement of 25' x 100' and each sign will be 12' x 8'.Solar Lighting will be installed with each sign for lighting. A billboard was installed in October '07 fro the South entrance on 19/24. Additional locations include from the southeast Hwy 271 S, property owner Barney Bray, from the West Hwy 82 W, property owner Roger Hooper, from the East Hwy 82 E, property owner Dr. Donald Lewis, and fram the North Hwy 271 N, property owner Carol Martin. Bamey Bray is working with his Attorney for the easement, Roger Hooper declined due to planting of crops, Dr. Lewis & Heirs are taking it under consideration and Carol Martin & Heirs declined, feeling it would hurt their property value. Each property owner will receive $10 for use of the easement. Support is still needed to get 2 declining property owners to allow use of their property. Way-Finding - Brown Historic signs will be placed on major thoroughfares & colored signs (possibly Maroon & Gold) will lead traffic to Various Points of Interest, including Bywaters Park, Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, City Hall & Annex, Courthouse, Downtown Plaza, Farmer's Market, Historic Downtown, Civic Center, Maxey House, Trail de Paris & all schools. Way finding signs wil] be split up into 4 Quadrants, using Eastbound Hwy 82 & Southbound Hwy 271 for the NW Quadrant, Eastbound Hwy 82 & Northbound Hwy 19/24 for the SW Quadrant, Northbound Hwy 19/24, Northbound Hwy 271 & Westbound Hwy 82 for the SE Quadrant & Eastbound Hwy 82, Southbound FM 195 & Southbound Hwy 271 for the NE Quadrant. Way finding sign plan must be approved by TxDOT and The City of Paris prior to installation. TxDOT is aware of way finding sign plan. Colors of signs are subject to change by TxDOT. Committee Renorts OrganizaHon Committee Report - Additional presentations are being made for the way fmding & entryway signs including a presentation to the Paris Downtown Association on March 12`h Working on signs to show parking Downtown. The committee is also working to promote Main St and the Paris Downtown Association together. Design Committee Renort - Committee is currently working on lighting issues, no major decision has been made at this time. Promotions Committee Report -It was agreed by this committee to make a Skate Park Competition its number on priority for this year. A date has not been set but will be in June, Ju1y -0 00003!