04/09/2013 MINUTESParis Economic Development Corporation
Meeting Minutes
April 9, 2013
Board Members Staff
Present: Kenny Dority, Chairman Present: Steve Gilbert, PEDC, Exec. Dir.
Toni Clem, Vice - Chairman Shannon Barrentine, PEDC
Bruce Carr, Secretary /Treasurer
Rebecca Clifford (newly appointed)
Ex- Officio Members Guest(s)
Present: Melissa Cook, Chamber President Present:
Pam Anglin, PJC President
Legal
Counsel: Kent Mellyar
City Council
Liaison: None
Connie Beard, The Paris News
Kenny Dority, Chairman, established that a quorum was present and called the meeting to
order at 3:05 p.m.
Discussion and Possible action regarding resignation from the Paris EDC Board
received by Bill Harris, effective April 1, 2013 Toni Clem made a motion to accept Bill Harris'
resignation; seconded by Bruce Carr. Motion Carried 3 -0.
Janice Ellis, City Clerk, swore in the new PEDC Board member, Rebecca Clifford to fill
the unexpired term of Bill Harris.
Minutes from March 5, 2013, Regular Board meeting and March 7 and 14, 2013 called
meetings were reviewed. Toni Clem noted that Tom Hensel's name was misspelled on page 2 of
the March 5, 2013 meetings and Bruce Carr noted the motion after executive session on March 14,
2013 with Bill Harris abstaining shouldn't be reflected as a vote against the motion. Toni Clem
made the motion to approve the minutes, with noted changes; seconded by Bruce Carr. Motion
Carried 3 -0 with Rebecca Clifford abstaining.
Financials for January, 2013 and February, 2013 were reviewed. Rebecca Clifford
requested a detailed expense report. Bruce Carr made a motion to approve the Financials, as
submitted; seconded by Toni Clem. Motion Carried 3 -0 with Rebecca Clifford abstaining.
Steve Gilbert gave a recap of the 2013 Lamar County Days in Austin (see attached
agenda/program schedule). The Reception that was held on Tuesday, March 26 "' proved to be very
successful with Paris industry, community leaders and others attending. Wednesday, March 27`x'
was proclaimed Lamar County Days in Austin in the House and Senate. In addition, the First Lady
of Texas awarded Paris with the Texas Treasure Award the video featuring Paris' history is
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definitely worth a look at * ± t: �� il.c.a• ::.' x K:. and click on the YouTube tab at the top of the home
page. The industry leaders met with Speaker of the house, Joe Straus' staff to offer Paris, Texas
as a "Pilot" for Work Keys Community. A meeting Andy Mangan of the U.S. Business Council for
Sustainable Development took place during the lunch hour. The aftemoon legislative briefings
were led by experts in the fields of water preservation, Texas Dept. of Agriculture, Texas Water
Development Board, General Land Office, The Governor's Office of Economic Development and
Tourism, and others. Toni Clem added that she attended the meetings with the industry leaders and
the senior staff for the Speaker of the House, and they seemed genuinely surprised and interested
in Steve's offer for Paris to serve as a rural pilot program for successful economic development.
Steve added that the annual Small Business and Entrepreneur Conference (SBECon) would be at
Texas A &M- Commerce joined by other EDCs in the region (Commerce, Greenville and Paris) on
Wednesday, April 17a` .
Discussion and possible action regarding Final Audit Report for FY 2011 -12. Pam Anglin
asked about the "Communications of Reportable Conditions" — "...Paris Economic Development
Corporation maintains several accounts at one bank which are set up under its corporate name and
identification number. The bank provides FDIC coverage as required, however, some deposits do
not appear to be insured nor secured by securities pledged by the bank. We recommend that
management or the board of directors continue to monitor the situation to assess the risk involved
and determined an appropriate action." Discussion took place regarding the same statement being
in the FY Audit for 2010 -11 and that Gene Anderson, Finance Director for the City of Paris was to
include the Paris EDC funds with the upcoming depository agreement. Kenny Dority stated the
City's bid package for the depository agreement went out months ago and he didn't remember
Paris EDC funds being included. Shannon Barrentine said she would follow up with Mr. Anderson
to see what had been done regarding this matter. Rebecca Clifford noted the misspelled name of
Richard Seline on page 4 of the audit, he was referenced as Richard Sales. Toni CIem made a
motion to approve the final audit report, with the name being changed; seconded by Bruce Carr.
Motion Carried 3 -0 with Rebecca Clifford abstaining.
The Board convened into executive session at 3:36 p.m. pursuant to Section 551.072, Section
551.074 and Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate on the
following:
A. Section 551.072 - Real Property
B. Section 551.074 — Personnel Matters
C. Section 551.087 — Economic Development Negotiations
The Board re- convened into open session at 4:29 p.m. As a result of executive session discussion,
the Board took the following action:
Toni Clem made a motion to accept the Executive Director's annual evaluation, with goals
attached; seconded by Bruce Carr. Motion Carried 3 -0 with Rebecca Clifford abstaining.
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Bruce Carr made a motion to approve the Campbell Soup Ready -to -Eat Incentive
Agreement in the amount of 51,400,000 subject to final legal counsel review and authorize the
Chairman to execute the agreement; seconded by Toni Clem. Motion Carried 3 -0 with Rebecca
Clifford abstaining.
Bruce Carr made a motion to adjourn at 4:30 p.m.; seconded by Rebecca Clifford. Motion Carried
4 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon Barrentine
Asst. Executive Director
Paris EDC
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