05/08/2018 MinutesPresent:
Glee Errimite
John Brazile
Kevin Ashmore
Laurie Redus
Frances Reed
Shelley McDowell
Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager
John Godwin, City Manager
Meeting Minutes of the Main Street Advisory Board
107 Kaufman St
Paris Texas
City Council Chambers
Tuesday. Mav 8.2018
Absent:
Becky Semple, Chamber Liaison
Cleonne Drake --- City Council
Liaison
April Coward
1) Call meeting to order- Glee Enimite at 4:32 pin
2) Citizens, Forum- None
3) Approval of minutes of last meeting John moved to approve the minutes, Laurie seconded, minutes were approved
4), John Godwin gave an update on the Downtown Plan. City Council is expected to approve a contract with a consultant who will
develop a public/private partnership to enhance and improve the CBD. Mr. Godwin also updated the plan to begin widening
sidewalks extending from the Plaza, to provide wider spaces for restaurant outdoor seating, benches and other public spaces. Ile
will continue his report at the next meeting.
5) Main Street Managers updates -
a) Cheri reported the Farmer's Market had a successful opening, with an abundance of vendors. She is organizing sone non-
profits to be represented at the Market. Reno Bike to Market will begin this month, and will be the 4"' Saturday of the month
though Market season. The Imagine the Possibilities tour is May 194h. Cheri is looking to ramp up our pool of volunteers. We
gave Chris Dux a BiG grant, and his windows are finished. We will take a picture with the big check at the end of the
meeting.
6) Committee Liaison Reports-
a)
eport -a) IIPC -- Glee reported that H13C has firmed up design standards and simplified the process. South Main Iron's new doors were
approved.
b) Promotions - did not meet, John said they will meet after MSAB today.
c) Economic Vitality Kevin Ashmore accepted the chairmanship of this conimittee and will get up to speed.
d) Organization -- Laurie reported they didn't meet in April, but needs list of volunteers for thank you notes for the Wine Fest,
e) PDA - Glee stated their meeting will be May 9"'. Cinco de Mayo activities were well attended.
0 Chamber of Commerce and V&CC -- Becky Semple wasn't present. Cheri mentioned the Highway 82 sale coming up,
g) Future Agenda Items- We discussed possible nominees for Texas Treasure Business awards and the IDA President's
Award,
i) Spirit of Downtown could be the Thanksgiving Bash
ii) Best Construction/renovation could be Green,/Katy Seay remodel
iii) Best Promotion -- Hatch Chile Days or Movies in the Park
iv) Best Business. Spangler's? Need to look at criteria on this
v) Downtown Partners Plaza Art Guild and/or Peoples Bank
vi) Commercial Interior the Grove. We will continue the discussion next meeting.
7) Motion to adjourn - by John, with second from l,aurie. Meeting adjourned at 5;28 pm
Approved this• day ofT, `t ±_
2019
Glee Eirimite, Board Chair