06 - Boards & Commissions - MinutesItem No. 6
Present;
Glee Em -mite
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 S. 2018
Absent:
Becky Semple, Chamber Liaison
Cleonne Drake - City Council
Liaison
April Coward
I) Call meeting to order- Glee Emmite 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 6odwin 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, beriches and other public spaces. He
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 some non-
profits to be represented at the Market. Reno Bike to Market will begin this month, and will be the 49°' Saturday of the month
though Market season. The Imagine the Possibilities tour is May 19':", Cheri is looking to ramp up our pool of volunteers, We
gave Chris Dux a B grant, and his windows are finished. We will take a picture with the big check at the end of the
meeting.
6) Committee Liaison Rpppr-ts-
a) HPC Glee reported that HPC has firmed up design standards and simplified the process. South Main [ton's new doors were
approved.
b) Promotions did not meet, John said they will meet after MSAB today,
c) Econornic Vitality Kevin Ashmore accepted the chairmanship of this committee 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,
f) 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 TDA 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 -- If atch 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 Laurie. Meeting adjourned at 5:28 pin
Approved this day of 2018
Glee Errimite, Board Chair
Paris Visitors & Convention Council
Board of Directors Meeting
May 21, 2018 at 4:00 pm
Members Present: Tony Corso, Greg Wilson, Neta Painter, Jack Neal, Renee Harvey, John Godwin, Linda
Kapp, James Wyatt, Lisa Walker, Brenda Wells, Bryan Glass, and Chadlee Johnston.
Staff Present: Gina Crawford and Becky Semple.
Lisa Walker called the meeting to order at 4:03 pm,
Lisa Walker introduced Tiffany Phillips and Krissy Crites with the Red River Valley Down Syndrome
Society. They made a presentation about a bicycle camp for kids with; special needs. They want to start
the camp next Summer. Brandon Bell was also a guest,
Minutes...... The board was given a few minutes to read the April minutes. A motion to approve was
made by Greg Wilson, seconded by Neta Painter, Motion passed unanimously.
Financials were presented by Greg Wilson, a motion to approve the financials was made by Chadlee
Johnston, seconded by Tony Corso. Motion passed unanimously.
Becky Semple presented a funding request for the "Hell of the Northeast" Gravel Grind, They asked for
$2500,00. A motion to approve $1500 was made by Tony Corso, seconded by Jack Neal. Motion passed
unanimously, Greg Wilson said Lamar National Bank would also donate $500.
Becky Semple presented a funding request for the Backyard Bash 11. They asked for $2500.00. A motion
to approve $2000 was made by Chadlee Johnston, seconded by Renee Harvey, Motion passed
unanimously,
Becky Semple presented a funding request for the Southern Soul Concert. They asked for $25001,00. A
motion to approve $500 was made by Neta Painter, seconded by Tony Corso. Motion passed
unanimously.
Becky Semple presented a funding request for an Evening with The issacs and McNeill's Gospel Concert.
They asked for $2500. A motion to approve $1325 was made by Brenda Wells, seconded by Jack Neal.
Motion passed unanimously,
Greg Wilson made a presentation for a 15,000 -square foot bicycle pump track for Paris, Texas. The
pump track will cost approximately $400,000; after expected grants, in kind, donations and sponsorships
the left -over cost will be about $50,000. A motion to approve $50,000 VCC contribution, subject to a
National Qualifier, was made by Chadlee Johnston, seconded by Brenda Wells. Motion passed
unanimously.
Motion to adjourn at 5:19 was made by Chadlee Johnston.
Respectfully submitted,
Becky Semple
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
May 22,2018
12:15 p;.m.
Present:
Chris Dux, Chairman
#Sarah Barbee
Glee Ernmite
PRandy Hider, Secretary
d,.Matt Coyle (arrh,ed late)
Absent:
,Linda Vandiver
David Alarid
Linda Knox, Council Liaison
Staff: Kris );step, representing South Main Iron
Cheri Bedford HPO -J Guest
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Chairman Dux called the meeting to order at 12:15 prn.
Commissioner Errunite inade the motion to approve MAY 9, 2018 minutes, seconded by
Commissioner Dux,, unanimous.
Kris Estep presented the signage request for South Main Iron, located at 255 SW I" Street.
The proposed signage totals 98'ft, and includes a narrow rectangular black background with
white lettering of the business name, to be placed either above the entry door and first floor
windows or above the second story windows, as well as a small wheel and wing design on the
left upper side of structure. The owners plan on using the existing lights for illumination. There
was some discussion on lighting for the sign if the existing lights cannot be made in working
order. Hearing no other questions, Commissioner Hider made the in. otion to approve the sign
as presented, seconded by Commissioner Barbee, unanimous.
The following list of minor Certificate of Appropriateness approved in house was recieved by
the commission.
COA#1 8-0520 Signage on 35 & 39 Larnar, Cotton Harvest Spa and Boutique
COA# 18-0523 Signage on 1.18 1" Street SE, Twenty Seven Photography
Hearing no future agenda items, Commissioner Coyle made a motion to adjourn, seconded by
Commissioner Ernmite, unanimous.
Minutes approved this (-1 /,$
Chainnan
day of 2018
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PAJ
SPECIAL AILETING
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
100 GEORGE WRIGHT HOMES
AKNUTES OF May 3'1, .01 8
Present at the Meeting:
Gary Savage — Chairman of the Board of Commissioners
TK Haynes — Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners
Dewayne Dangerfield — Commissioner of the Board of Co mn issi(
Deanna Nickerson - Commissioner of the Board of Commissinm
Sally Ruthart — Executive Director r
1. Meeting Called to order at 5:01 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2.018 by Chai an of the
Board of Commissioners, Gary Savage.
2. Having four Board Members, present, a quorum, Mr. Savage thanked and
everyone to the meeting.
3. Minutes from the May 15, 2018 Meeting
Minutes were approved with a motion made by Ms. Nickerson and seconded by Mr.
Haynes, Passed 4-0.
4. RESOLUTIONS:
2017-014 Smoke Free Policy Motion ri ade by Mr.
Savage and seconded by Mr. Haynes. Motion passed 4-0.
2017-015 Changes to Admission & Occupancy Policy Motion rr ade by Mr.
Haynes and seconded by Ms. Nickerson. Motion passed 4-0.
2017-016 Changes to the Lease Motionade by Ms.
Nickerson and seconded by Mr. Savage. Motion passed 4-0. 1
5. No further business or questions, a motion for, adjournment was made by
and seconded by Ms. Nickerson. Motion passed 4-0. The meeting was adjol
pm.
APPROVED THIS day of C), 2018.
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Sally ARuthart, Secretary
.Savage
�d at 5:07