04/30/2013 MINUTESApril 30, 2013
Members Present:
Ashlea Mattoon
Casey Ressler
Britin Bostick
Jill Drake
Karie Raulston
Cheri Bedford
Special Meeting
Main Street Advisory Board
107 E. Kaufman St.
Paris Texas
Absent:
Matt Coyle
Cleonne Drake
Meeting called to order by Britin Bostick at 4:24 p.m.
Consideration and action on the Paris Main Street BIG grant application.
All board members had reviewed the progress of all applications and the timeline of
information requests provided by Cheri Bedford. The only complete applicant for the
initial quarter was from:
A. Dr. Colton Wickes, Owner of property located at 15 E. Plaza. Business: Paris
Optical Eye Care-
The commitment to improve this building in both interior and exterior aspects has
been discussed in previous board meeting
Jill Drake asked about the cost discrepancies in the packet paperwork. Britin Bostick
went over the numbers and said the cost was consistent with the HPC paperwork
they had filed.
The board considered the presumed annual amount of the grant and what monies
may be expected in the future.
Wine fest, approx. $8000
Movies in the park, historically $3500
The possibility of the Meadows grant was also discussed. Cheri currently has not
heard about matching funds; however Kim Lacey is continuing to monitor check into
this.
Also discussed, Paris optical received a $2500 grant from HPC. The board felt this
was a positive in awarding the money.
Discussion was led by Casey Ressler and Jill Drake to propose to vote for the full
$5000 for Paris Optical restoration, with Kari Ralston and Ashlea Mattoon agreeing to
fully fund the Paris Optical BIG grant request.
A motion was made by Casey Ressler to approve the BIG request for $5000 made by
Dr. Colton Wicks for the improvements of his property at 15 E. Plaza. Motion
seconded by Karie Raulston. Motion Passed 6 -0.
After approval, Cheri Bedford suggests the board present this first payment of the big
grant with a ceremony and a "Big" check.
Cheri will email the board with the arrangements.
A motion was made to adjourn by Casey Ressler at 4:38 p.m. Karie Raulston
seconded. Motion passed 6 -0
Minutes prepared by Ashlea Mattoon
Minutes approved this 21th day of May, 2013:
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Matthe Coyle
Main Str et Advis Board, Chairman