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Regular City Council Meeting April 12, 2004 Page 2 A motion was made by Councilwoman Neeley, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy, for adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Fendley informed the Council that minutes from the Civil Service Commission, Main Street Advisory Board, Historic Preservation Commission and Paris Economic Development Corporation with no action being required. Gary Vest, Director of Economic Development/Chamber of Commerce CEO, came forward presenting the quarterly report for the PEDC. Mr. Vest said the PEDC has two of the largest projects that the have ever done through the Paris Economic Development Corporation going on. Those being the Industrial Park on the Northwest Loop. They are moving along with that as the water lines are in, the sewer lines are under construction and the street construction should start anytime. Mr. Vest advised the City Council that the Hearne Street Project is a two block street that the PEDC is building that which will be the main entrance into Rogers and Wade. He said that Rogers and Wade is a major employer in Paris and this road will help them get their trucks in and out. Mr. Vest said over the last three months the Governor’s office has become their number one source for prospects. Mr. Vest advised they have four projects they are working on with the Governor’s office. He informed the Council that all of projects they deal with are on a confidential basis, and the Governor’s office does not tell them who the company is until they get down to final negotiation. Everything has a project name or a code name. Mr. Vest reminded the Council that they tried for a number of years to develop the jewelry industry in Paris because it fits hand and glove with Paris Junior College. Mr. Vest said they have an excellent jewelry manufacturer prospect at this time. They have had several meetings with them and they visited Paris several times.