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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PARIS August 12, 2002 The City Council of the City of Paris met in regular session, Monday, August 12, 2002, at 6:00 P. M., Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Room 1016, Paris, Texas. Mayor Michael J. Pfiester called the meeting to order with the following Council Members present: John Bell, Richard Manning, Joe E. McCarthy, Willie J. Weekly, Sr., Francine Neeley and Benny Plata. Also present were City Manager Michael E. Malone, City Attorney Larry W. Schenk, and City Clerk Mattie Cunningham. Invocation was given by Charles Olson of the Christian Fellowship Church. Mayor Pfiester announced that the City Council had been furnished copies of minutes from previous meeting and asked if there were any correction or additions, there being none, the minutes were approved as presented. Mayor Pfiester advised that minutes from the Paris Economic Development Corporation for June 19, 2002, and July 31, 2002, had been furnished with no action being required. Gary Vest, Director of Economic Development/Chamber of Commerce CEO, came forward giving the quarterly report. Mr. Vest stated that PEDC has four primary goals: retention/expansion of existing industries; recruitment of new employers; start-up/small business development; and infrastructure/training. Mr. Vest advised that in the preparation of their program, they have added several actions to these goals. For their first goal they have added participation in the Northeast Texas Regional Mobility Council (NETMOB) to improve transportation in the Paris area. Under goal number two, they have added a web site for PEDC, and to explore regional development cooperatives. They have expanded goal three to include promoting the city's revolving fund. A fourth goal has been added to develop a site plan for the Northwest Industrial District and begin infrastructure improvements.