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MINUTES OF THE PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR MEETING
October 13, 1999
The Paris Economic Development Corporation met in a regular meeting on
Wednesday, October 13, 1999, at 4:00 P.M.; in the City Council Chambers, City
Hall, Paris, Texas. President Mike Rhodes called the meeting to order with the
following boardmembers present: Dick Amis, Melba Harris, and Donald Wall.
Also, present were ex-officio boardmembers Bobby Walters, Mayor Charles
Neeley, Chamber Chairman Paul Swasko, City Manager Michael E. Malone, and
Executive Director Gary Vest.
President Rhodes welcomed Councilmember Richard Manning and Paul Sawsko,
the newly installed Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce.
President Rhodes mentioned the Tenth Anniversary Celebration of Tenaska and
the donation of funds for the pavilion at Lake Crook.
President Rhodes stated that the next item on the agenda was approval of the
minutes from the previous meeting of the Paris Economic Development
Corporation. He asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes
of the previous meeting, and there were none. Boardmember Amis made a
motion, seconded by Boardmember Wall, that the minutes be approved as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
President Rhodes asked Gene Anderson, Director of Finance, to give the financial
report for the month of September. Mr. Anderson gave the financial report. Mr.
Anderson stated that he would be glad to answer any questions concerning this
report. Boardmember Dick Amis made a motion, seconded by Boardmember
Donald Wall, that the financial report be approved as presented. The motion
carried unanimously.
President Rhodes asked Gary Vest to give the Director's Report. Mr. Vest
discussed responses received due to the advertising program, and stated that in
October they will begin the new advertising program. Mr. Vest said that they had
two prospect leads this past month from the Texas Department of Economic
Development, and on October 18, 1999, Mr. Steve Evans with Fantus Company
will be in Paris doing an investigation. Mr. Vest reminded the boardmembers that
the Annual Chamber Banquet will be on October 21, with presentation of the
Industrial Appreciation Award. He said that he had been elected treasurer of the
Texas Economic Development Sales Tax Association.
President Rhodes said that it was time to conduct the annual audit of the Paris
Economic Development Corporation. He said that Mr. Anderson recommended
using Johnna McNeal with Malnory, McNeal & Company to conduct the audit. Mr.
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Anderson stated that there was still a conflict of interest in connection with
McClanahan and Holmes, and Ms. McNeal had done an excellent job this past
year on the annual audit. After discussion by the Board it was their consensus
that this item concerning the annual audit be placed on the agenda for .the next
meeting.
__ President Rhodes asked if there was any other business and there being none he
declared the board meeting adjourned.
President Michael Rhodes
ATTEST:
Assistant City Clerk Barbara Denny
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephahie H.Harris, Asst. City Attorney