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Paris EDC Board Meeting Minutes December 9, 2014 Page 3 of 9 Discuss and possibly take action to grant a temporary construction easement for a City sewer project at the southwest portion of the Northwest Industrial Park as requested by Shawn Napier, City Engineer Shawn Napier, City Engineer, told those present that their packets included the project details. The PEDC properties are number 6 and 12 on the map. Currently, there is a 20 ft. easement and the City wants to put another 20 ft. temporary easement on either side of the existing easement for construction purposes. Don Wilson made a motion to grant the temporary construction easement; seconded by David Turner. Motion Carried 4 -0. Discuss and possibly take action for the Paris EDC Board monthly meeting dates Stephen Grubbs stated that the PEDC Board Chair can set the time and date of the meetings. The last meeting ran long until 6:30 p.m. There are other organizations that use the Community Room. The Board needs to discuss changing to an earlier time so the PEDC doesn't have any conflict. Don Wilson suggested starting at 3:30 p.m. Stephen Grubbs stated 3:30 p.m. would work for him. Stephen Grubbs made a motion to start the meeting a half hour earlier at 3:30 p.m.; seconded by John Brockman. Motion Carried 4 -0. Discuss and possibly take action on Statement of Qualifications from local attorneys to assist with legal issues pertaining to the PEDC organization Shannon Barrentine told those present that this item was tabled due to the lack of clarity whether or not Plug Clem was offering the entire Moore Law Firm as a part of his submittal. John Brockman clarified that Plug Clem did mean for the entire Moore Law Firm. Which attorney assisted would depend on the topic and who has had the most experience in that area. Plug Clem reflected his hourly rate was $200.00 with attorney Casey Gain being less than that. John Brockman made a motion to hire for legal counsel to represent the PEDC to Plug Clem and the Moore Law Firm; seconded by David Turner. Motion Carried 4 -0. on Shannon Barrentine told those present that the committee met with the Chamber last week and the committee consists of herself Dr. Pam Anglin, Paris Junior College President; Josh Bray, Chamber Executive Board member; and Brian Feagley Leadership Lamar County President. The committee looked at the expenses from two years ago and agreed that the Chamber and the PEDC would contribute $6,500 for a total Budget amount of $13,000 for Lamar County Days 2015. The committee decided the reception would be Tuesday night, April 7th. Distribute over 200 V.I.P. boxes throughout the Capital Wednesday morning, April 8th. Mid - morning Wednesday would be recognition at the House and Senate galleries. Wednesday afternoon would be the briefing sessions on education, transportation, economic development, and water. Thursday, April 9b, would be serving burgers on the lawn from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. then clean up and drive home. Mark Homer is confirming the dates will work for the capital and waiting on confirmation from the Capital Historical Committee, which gives permission to have events on the south lawn. We need an extra room to assemble and store the V.I.P boxes until the next day. Stephen Grubbs asked what the expenses were last time. Shannon Barrentine stated