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PEDC Board Meeting Minutes <br />February 10, 2015 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />Open Discussion regarding public comments pertaining to the viability of the Paris <br />Economic Development Corporation <br />Board Chair, Stephen Grubbs, read a statement (see attached) prior to the presentation and <br />discussion. Don Wilson gave a presentation comparing the Paris EDC with other EDC's in the <br />region (see attached presentation). Dialog and discussion took place amongst those present. <br />No action was taken on this item. <br />Discuss and possibly take action to set a date and time for a special Board meeting <br />pertaining to items to be included in the annual report to the Paris City Council on <br />February 23, 2015. <br />Stephen Grubbs stated that the PEDC does a report annually to the Paris City Council. Shannon <br />Barrentine suggested the meeting be that next Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and <br />the Board can discuss items for Executive Session, today, as well. Stephen Grubbs made a <br />motion that Board meet on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.; seconded by John <br />Brockman. Motion Carried 4 -0. <br />Discuss and possibly take action on a request for land at the Northwest Industrial Park for <br />Tri -State Iron and Metal Company <br />Stephen Grubbs stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission would be handling the Tri-State <br />Iron and Metal Company issue. John Godwin stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission <br />will decide and say whether the zoning should be industrial, commercial or retail. Don Wilson <br />stated that the owner of the business needed to come to the PEDC Board not Dr. Hashmi and to <br />take no action. Stephen Grubbs stated that the PEDC didn't offer the company anything. The <br />PEDC has not had any contact with Tri-State Iron and Metal Company. No action was taken on <br />this item. <br />The Board convened into Executive Session at 5:39 p.m. Pursuant to Section 551.072 and <br />Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate on the following: <br />1. Pursuant to Section 551.072 — Real Property <br />2. Pursuant to Section 551.087 — Economic Development Negotiations <br />Executive Session ended at 5:51 p.m. The Board reconvened into open session. As a <br />result of executive session discussion the Board took no action. <br />