04/16/2018 MinutesParis Visitors & Convention Council
Board of Directors Meefin
April 16, 2018 at 4:00, pm
Members Present: Tony Corso, Greg Wilson, Mark Pankaj, Jeff Nutt, Jack Neal, Charley Lewis, Josh Bray,
James Wyatt, Lisa Walker, Brenda Wells and Chadlee Johnston.
Staff Present: Gina Crawford and Becky Semple,
Lisa Walker called: the meeting to order at 4:03 pm.
Minutes...... The board was given a few minutes to read the March minutes, A motion to approve was
made by Jeff Nutt, seconded by Charley Lewis. Motion passed unanimously.
Financials were presented by Greg Wilson, a motion to approve the financials, was made by Mark
Pankaj, seconded by Tony Corso. Motion passed unanimously.
Becky Semple presented a funding request from Denver Pyle's Children's Charities Uncle Jesse Big Bass
Fishing Tournament. They asked for $2500-00. A motion to approve $1025 was made by Brenda Wells,
seconded by Jack Neal. Motion passed unanimously. Lisa Walker recused herself as she, is on the board
of this event.
Becky Semple presented a funding request from Paris Balloon and Music Festival. They asked for
$2500.00. A motion to approve $2158 was made by Mark Pankaj, seconded by Tony Corso. Motion
passed unanimously.
Becky Semple presented a funding request from Southern Soul Concert. They asked for $2500.00.
There was discussion and due to the funding guidelines there was no award made for this event.
However, the event planner will be instructed to return with a final evaluation after the event at which
time there may be some funding awarded based' on overnight stays in Paris,
Josh Bray presented' the Paris Downtown Master Development Plan idea to the board to raise $100,000
of private funds to hire the development group that provided plans to Sulphur Springs and other cities
for revitalization of downtowns. After discussion a motion was made by Mark Pankaj and seconded by
Brenda Wells to give, $10,000.00 of the VCC Non -Hot funds to this effort. Motion passed unanimously.
Becky Semple gave a brief report to the board on the ASA Archery Tournament that was held on April 5th
through the 8".
Jack Neal updated about the NETT stating that the Texas Parks and Wildlife is excited about what is
happening with the trail. Hoxton trail is being worked on and fundraising continues for the entire 135
miles of the trail.
Motion toady rn at 5:11 was made by Chadlee Johnston.
Respectfully su mit ed,
Becky Semple