03/23/2017 MINUTESREGULAR MEETING MINLT17ES
PARIS MUNICIPAL BAND COMMISSION
THURSDAY MARCH 23, 2017
5:15, P.M.
Present
Absent
Randy Bunch, Chairman
Cleonne Drake
Joe Watson, Director
Clu-istian Uidsey
Byron Myrick II
Betsy Mills
Patsy Daniels
Becky Semple
Cheri Bedford
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Randy Bunch at 5:17 p.m.
Review and approval of Minutes from meeting held February 2, 2017. Becky Semple motioned
to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Mrs. Daniel, motion carried.
Music: Mr. Watson informed the commission that Cleonne Drake had visited with the City
Manager and there was $2000 set aside for new music that wouldn't be taken out of the
Municipal band budget. Mr. Myrick had a trip planned to San Antonio and so he purchased
$1000 dollars of new music. A trip to Denton will be scheduled with Mr. Watson and Mr. Myrick
in the near future to spend the other allotted funds. Music types are a good variety of show
tunes, patriotic & concert.
Bus and Transportation: Mr. Myrick has spoken to Mr. Jones, the superintendent of PISD and
they are working out the details for the Band to use the school's equipment trailer. Small
details are still being worked out but it looked promising. Mr. Myrick will follow up with the
commission if there are any issues that arise. It was noted that the advertisement of PISD was
important to Mr. Jones, and the commission discussed various compensation ideas to PISD for
the use of the trailer.
Location of concerts: Mr. Myrick has secured the PISD auditorium for the June 9th concert back
up plan for inclement weather.
Budget for 2018 season: Mrs. Daniels asked about the budget preparation and noted that the
Historic society has to prepare their budget in June for the City Manager. There was some
discussion on the preparation for the 2018 budget for the band and timeline. Joe Watson will
get with Gene Anderson on the details and if they need to begin to prepare their budget by
June, and report back to the commission at the next meeting. Mr. Bunch stated that Mr.
Anderson of the city finance has rolled over the budget in recent years, but budget preparation
is a good idea.
Advertisement: Everyone liked last year's poster. Cheri Bedford will contact Edwin Pickle to
check on the sponsorship of the poster and possible change the picture at the bottom to
include a band. She will report to the commission any changes. All agreed it looked good.
Becky will take to hotels,
Boy scouts can use the trailer to sell concessions.
The next meeting is set for April 27, 2017 5:15 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Approved this day of, 2017.
Chair
Minutes submitted by Cheri Bedford