02/18/2019 MinutesParis Visitors & Convention Council
Board of Directors Meeting
February 18, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Members Present: Bryan Hargis, Ryan Whitaker, Lisa Walker, Dustin Broadway, Dr. Linda Kapp, Mark Pankaj, Bryan
Glass, Casey Ressler, Trey Glascock, Greg Wilson and Chadlee Johnston,
Staff Present: Paul Allen, Gina Crawford and Becky Semple.
Lisa Walker called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm.
Minutes. ... ..The board was given a few minutes to read the January minutes, A motion to approve was made by
Chadlee Johnston, seconded by Trey Glascock. Motion passed unanimously.
Financials were presented by Bryan Glass, a motion to approve the financiaJs was made by Casey Ressler,
seconded by Mark Pankaj. Motion passed unanimously.
Casey Ressler said there was no update on the race time clock,
Becky Semple presented a funding request for Paris Texas Winefest on April 13t', 2019. Based' on the scoring
system in place and a conversation with Cheri Bedford a motion to approve $1500 was made Tony Corso,
seconded by Casey Ressler. Motion passed unanimously.
Paul Allen stated that he and Becky Semple are looking for new events; Dragon Boat Races and Comic Book
Conference. The Hotel Occupancy Tax increase for Love Civic Center renovations will be on the May ballot to vote
for a 2% Hotel Occupancy tax increase. Please let Paul Allen know of any negative comments.
Becky Semple stated that Texas Stampede will snot be coming this year due to low registration. She also stated that
she will be attending the Dallas Home and Garden Trade Show at Market Half on March 3r' and passing out rack
cards. Lastly, she stated that two pieces of legislation calling for the 130 -mile Northeast Texas Trail to become a
state park have been filed with the 86th Texas Legislation.
Motion to adjourn by Casey Ressler at 4:14 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Gina, Crawford