02/04/2013 MINUTESParis Economic Development Corporation
Meeting Minutes
February 4, 2013
Board Members Staff
Present: Doug Wehrman, Chairman Present: Steve Gilbert, PEDC, Exec. Dir.
Kenny Dority, Vice - Chairman Shannon Barrentine, PEDC
Toni Clem, Secretary /Treasurer Shannon Jones, PEDC
Bruce Carr
Ex- Officio Members Guest(s)
Present: Melissa Cook, Chamber President Present:
Legal
Counsel: Kent Mcllyar
City Council
Liaison: None
Laurie O'Neal, East Tx. Reg. Rep.
Econ. Dev. & Tourism
Office of the Governor
Doug Wehrman, Chairman, established that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order
at 1:07 p.m.
Steve Gilbert provided those present with a slide presentation focusing on the following items:
a) FY 2012 -2013 Proposed Budget Amendments.
b) 2013 Operational Priorities and Business Plan Implementation Year 2.
c) 90 -Day Agreement with Richard Seline.
d) Paris EDC Return On Investment (ROI) Discussion.
Kenny Dority made a motion to approve the budget amendments, as presented; seconded by Toni Clem.
Motion Carried 4 -0.
Bruce Carr brought to their attention that some of the budget amendments had not been discussed yet
and would be discussed in Executive Session. e.g., Steve Gilbert's annual evaluation.
Kenny Dority withdrew his motion; seconded by Toni Clem. Motion Carried 4 -0.
The Board convened into executive session at 3:02 p.m. pursuant to Section 551.071, Section 551.072,
551.074 and Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate on the following:
A. Section 551.071 — Consultation with Attorney
B. Section 551.072 - Real Property
C. Section 551.074 — Personnel Matters
D. Section 551.087 — Economic Development Negotiations
The Board re- convened into open session at 3:31 p.m. As a result of executive session discussion, the Board
took the following action:
Kenny Dority made the motion to proceed with an agreement, subject to final approval by legal
counsel, with Potters Industries and the Paris Texas Industrial Foundation to accept a deed for the rail spur
north of Potters at l 91h Street NW; seconded by Toni Clem. Motion Carried 4 -0.
PEDC Board Meeting Minutes
February 4, 2013
Bruce Carr made a motion to approve the budget amendments, as presented, including a line item
for a one -time staff merit increases based on annual performance reviews; to comply with the existing
Personnel Manual, vacation buy out for the Executive Director and Asst. Executive Director; business plan
implementation for year 2 and the Richard Seline agreement; seconded by Toni Clem. Motion Carried 4 -0.
Bruce Carr made a motion to adjourn at 3:35 p.m.; seconded by Kenny Dority. Motion Carried 4 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon Barrentine
Asst. Executive Director
Paris EDC