06 - RECEIVE REPORTS AND OR MINUTES FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEESItem No. 6
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
PARIS MUNICIPAL BAND COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN ST,
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY APRIL 21, 2016
A-00 P_M
Present Absent
Chairman Randy Bunch Christian Lindsay, At large
Joe Watson, Band Director JoAnna Parsons At large
Patsy Daniels, At large
Cheri Bedford, City Liaison
Edwin Pickle, Council Liaison
1. Chairman Bunch called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Quorum present
2. Chairman Bunch presented the Financial Report for 2015 Season and noted
there was $280.09 left over after the season ended. 2016 financial
statement shows available funds of $22,956.29
3. Approval of minutes March 25, 2015, and noted there were no meeting
official meeting minutes from the November, 18 2015 meeting
Joe Watson made a motion to approve the March 25 meeting minutes as
presented, seconded by Patsy Daniels, Motion carried
4. Work Plan for 2016 Season
A. Schedule was presented and approved, and noted reservation
was taken care of for the season at Bywater's Park. Discussion
held on location for the June 10, 2016 concert in case of
inclement weather and it would be held in the Weger Auditorium.
Mr. Watson would take charge of the reservation of the
auditorium.
B. Mr. Watson presented the invitation letter that will be sent to the
current band members. Mr. Bunch noted one correction to June
28 & 30 practice times. Mr. Watson will make corrections and get
the letter to Cleonne Drake who will distribute for the band
around the 15t of May, 2016.
C. Mr. Watson informed the commission the Paris 4th of July
celebration at Noyes Stadium would be held on Sunday July 3rd
D. After some discussion on the concert time of the Crepe Myrtle
Coronation it was decided that the time for this would change
from 8:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. since this event is held at the Weger
Auditorium. Mr Watson will secure the Weger Auditorium for this
event.
E. Paul Denney has agreed to do the sound for the same cost as last
year.
F. Mr. Bunch will secure the U -haul Truck approximately 3 weeks
prior to the season
G. Councilman Pickle offered to donate the paper to the band
needed for their music.
5. New Business
a. Discussion on sales of concession at the municipal band concerts, and
Cheri Bedford offered to look into what it took to get sponsoring
groups so the concessions were available to the public during the
concert. These concession stands would be simple items such as
popcorn, and soft drinks and water. It was noted that water was a
need, and this could only be done with help of outside groups. Due
to space & noise constraints, food trucks are not an option at this
time.
b. Cheri Bedford and Councilman Pickle will get together to create a
poster for distribution announcing the coming season. Other ways to
inform the public were discussed, such as social media and The Paris
news entertainment section listing.
c. Dates for the next meeting are tentatively September 15 or22, 2016
and January 19 or26, 2017 depending on availability of the council
chambers. Cheri Bedford will check on this.
d. Cheri Bedford asked the commissioners if they were opposed to
receiving their minutes and agenda via email. She can bring the
Agenda and Minutes up on the computer at the meeting in the
council chambers. Everyone agreed that would be fine. A printed
copy will be available on request. Agenda and Minutes are and will
continue to be posted in the city hall annex and given to the City
Clerk for the records.
6. Old Business- No old business
7. A motion was made to adjorn at 5:51 p.m. by Joe Watson, and seconded by
Patsy Daniels, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted by Cheri Bedford
A owed this day of,_ 2016.
Chair
The dates for concerts All concerts times 8:30 p.m. with the exception of Crepe Myrtle Coronation to be
held at 7:30 p.m. in the Weger Auditorium at Paris Junior High School, 2400 Jefferson Rd. Paris.
Friday, June 10th at Bywaters- ( Weger auditorium in case of rain)
Friday, June 17th at Bywaters
Friday, June 24th at Bywaters
Sunday, July 3rd at Noyes Stadium
Friday, July 8th at Bywaters
Friday, July 15th at Paris Jr. High For Crape Myrtle Coronation 7:30 p.m.
In case of rain, all Concerts with the excepton of June 10 will be at Pavilion by Love Civic Center
Paris Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
August 17, 2016
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order at 4:02prn by Fran
Neeley.
Attendance:
Board members in attendance were Fran Neeley, Connie Dodd, Rebecca Umphrey, Daisy Harvill,
Michelle Cowling, Denise Kornegay, and director Priscilla McAnally. Carol James was absent.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of the July meeting were unanimously approved as corrected.
I. New Business:
Introduction of new board member, Michelle Cowling. She has a long history of
involvement in libraries and will be an asset to the Board.
Building repair. Roof repair is finished, but a leak the front door was to be fixed
immediately. An air conditioner had to be replaced at the cost of $9,300.
Operations plan for 2017. Priscilla presented a list of goals for the library in the areas of
collection development, accessibility, and art restoration. Items that are ongoing, that have
been completed, and are still to be done were noted on the list. She also had a list of ten
completed projects from the past few years. The Board then brainstormed a list of other
possible projects for the library's long -range plan.
Landscaping, especially in the front of the library
Upgrade the basement
Restore Davy Crockett and Paris Fire artwork
Disaster and emergency plans
Additional parking space
II. Old Business:
None
III. Presentations
a. Budget Report. Expenditures are on target for this year with $1,754 left in the
materials budget. The 2016 -2017 budget is being developed and will be approved
by the City Council soon.
b. Statistical Report. Slight decreases again this month in Circulation (- 8.60 %) and
Visits (- 7.04 %). Increases were in juvenile book circulation, downloadable audios,
reserves, Interlibrary Loans, and Freegal Music downloads and streaming.
IV. Friends of the Library:
No report
V. Director's Remarks:
The initial payment for the new roof of $14,000 is due by October 1.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 4:30pm.
Submitted by Denise Kornegay
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2016
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
The meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, August 1, 2016, was
called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Jerry Akers, Vice- Chairman.
A. The following members were present: John Lee, Jerry Akers, Barney Bray, Mike
Folmar, Robert Spain and Chad Lindsey
B. The following members were absent: Holland Harper
C. Also present were Alan Efrussy, Planning Manager; Carla Easton, City Engineer;
Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Steve Clifford, City Council; Clyde Crews, Fire
Marshal; Ashley Fendley, Secretary for the Planning and Zoning Commission and
Concerned Citizens.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (July 5, 2016)
Motion was made by Mike Folmar, seconded by John Lee to approve minutes for the July
5, 2016 meeting. Motion carried 5 -0.
Robert Spain arrived at 5:31 p.m.
3. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Blake Thomas on
behalf of Chad Brown for a change in zoning from General Retail District (GR) to a
General Retail District with a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a Tattoo Shop, on the City of
Paris Block 315, Lot part of 1 -A, being located at 3605 N.E. Loop 286, Suite 400A.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. One individual spoke in favor.
Blake Thomas, Houston, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Thomas stated
he had a shop in downtown Paris, Texas called Inkwell Tattoo and Art Gallery a
few years ago. Mr. Thomas stated they moved to Houston, Texas and are coming
back to Paris, Texas. Mr. Thomas further stated that he hopes the commission will
approve the change in zoning so he can reopen his shop here in Paris, Texas.
B. No one spoke in opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Chad Lindsey, seconded by John Lee to approve the petition.
Motion carried 6 -0.
4. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Love's Subdivision U.S.
HWY 271, located in the 3200 Block of North Main Street.
Carla Easton reviewed the final plat with commissioners. Motion was made by Barney
Bray, seconded by Robert Spain to approve the final plat. Motion carried 6 -0.
S. Consideration of and action on the Master Plat of Lot 1, 2 and 3, Block A, Pecan Place
Phase IV, located at 4300 Block of Pine Mill Road.
Carla Easton reviewed the master plat with commissioners. Motion was made by Mike
Folmar, seconded by Barney Bray to approve the master plat, subject to the city engineer
recommendations. Motion carried 7 -0.
6 Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot I and 2, Block A, Pecan Place
Phase IV -A, located at 4300 Block of Pine Mill Road.
Shane Grissom reviewed the preliminary plat with commissioners. Motion was made by
Chad Lindsey, seconded by John Lee to approve the preliminary plat. Motion carried 6 -0.
7. Meeting adjourned at 5:39 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016
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Ashley FendNy, Secret
Plannin Zoning Commission