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PEDC Board Meeting Minutes November 11, 2014 Page 4 of 10 thinking they got the exclusive that maybe something we have to clarify if PEDC wanted to do that. Edwin Pickle asked would there be some type of conflict of interest with David Hamilton being the attorney of Reno, as well? If there is an opportunity for industry and they think of relocating Paris versus Reno. Shannon Barrentine stated that's a good point. Don Wilson stated neither A.W. Clem nor David Hamilton talk about billing increments. If you look at Jeff Moore he bills in 10 minute increments. Shannon Barrentine asked the Board if they wanted to table it to ask the two that submitted for consideration their actual billing method and we have that for our next meeting. John Godwin said to keep in mind, Request for Qualifications for Professional Services, you don't make decisions based on cost, select the best one on qualifications and negotiate with them and if it doesn't work out then go to next one. Shannon Barrentine stated it should be based on their qualifications and their professional services. Stephen Grubbs stated that having a team of attorneys would be an advantage doesn't mean they have more experience they certainly have more resources. John Brockman asked the Board if they should clarify that A.W. Clem is offering the whole firm. Don Wilson stated if PEDC select them PEDC needs to negotiate because there has been a lot of criticism of Jeff Moore's rates, his rate is $225/hour. PEDC receives tax payer money and they do the best they can. John Brockman stated that he knows A.W. Clem and doesn't know David Hamilton, he would be more comfortable with A.W. Clem and if PEDC gets the benefits of the entire firm that's even better. Don Wilson stated PEDC is not supposed to negotiate on price, but PEDC needs to know exactly what we are getting into, because like Jeff Moore, attorneys have different rates some are $160, $200, $225, PEDC definitely needs a list of attorneys and fees so when PEDC calls they can call the attorney that charges less. Stephen Grubbs stated the motion is to negotiate exclusively with the Moore Law Firm and Mr. Clem and see if that is the direction we want to go. Don Wilson made a motion to negotiate with The Moore Law Firm and get a better understanding of what is being offered and the rates; PEDC should bring back to the next meeting; seconded by John Brockman. Motion Carried4 -0. Discuss and possibly take action on Lamar County Days in Austin on April 8 & 9, 2015 Stephen Grubbs stated that PEDC is the group that coordinates and administers a lot of visits with the politicians and the legislators in Austin. Shannon Barrentine stated the PEDC Board needs to say whether or not they will participate. PEDC isn't the lead entity. PEDC assists the Chamber. Shannon Barrentine stated in 2013 Melissa Cook, Chamber President, made all of the arrangements for the hamburgers and hotel. We do burgers on the south lawn for all the elected