05/19/2020 MinutesPARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesda May 19 2020
5:15 O'CLOCK P.M.
Notice is hereby given that the Paris Economic Development Corporation shall meet in regular session at 5:15
p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The meeting will be held by video conference or teleconference through
discussed Z and.0and to join, access with Meeting ID: 829 2349 9412, Password: 285045. The matters to be
acted upon are as follows:
MINUTES
Board Members Present:
Tim Hernandez, Chairman
Shay Bills, Vice -Chairman
Mihir Pankaj, Secretary/Treasurer
Marion Hamill
A.J. Hashmi
Ex -Officio Members Present:
Pam Anglin, PJC President
Grayson Path, City Manager
Paul Allen, President Lamar County Chamber
Legal Counsel:
Stephanie Harris
Call to Order.
Staff Present:
Chris Stout, Economic Development Associate
Paula Brownfield, Administrative Assistant
Guest(s) Present:
Mary Madewell, The Paris News
Trey Glascock, Citizen
City Council Liaison:
Paula Portugal
Mr. Hernandez called the monthly meeting of the Paris Economic Development Corporation to order at 5:15
p.m. on May 19, 2020.
Invocation
Ms. Portugal gave the invocation.
Citizens' Input
Mr. Hernandez read the information below. Ms. Brownfield stated no emails were received from citizens. The
Citizen's Input was closed.
(Due to the Governor's Proclamation and order and the declarations of disaster issued by
the City of Paris, and Lamar County, Texas on March 24, 2020 and March 26, 2020,
relating to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held by video conference
or telephone conference, and there will be no on site gathering. Consequently, persons
desiring to address the Paris Economic Development Board must submit their comments
by e-mail to bradfn + ristex�asusa.c.o no later than Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 12:00
p.m. Unless an item is posted on the Agenda, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the
Board from responding to any comments other than to refer the matter to a future agenda,
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to an existing policy, or to a staff person with specific factual information. Claims against
the Paris EDC, Board Members or employees are not appropriate for citizens' input.)
If necessary, the Paris Economic Development Corporation may convene into Executive
Session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code regarding any item on this
agenda.
Discuss and ossibl a rove Minutes of the A aril 21 2020 MonthlwMeetin and the Mav 12 2020
Special Meetin �.
Chairman Hernandez asked if the Board reviewed the minutes. There were no comments or corrections. Mr.
Pankaj made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Ms. Bills seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -ayes to
0 -nays.
Discuss andossibl a rove A aril 2020 Financials.
Mr. Pankaj highlighted some of the major expenses. The PACE Group was paid $5,000.00 as part of the
executive director search. There will be another payment to them in May. Under the New Industry Projects
we spent a total of $62,794.41. GHD Services was paid $45,769.41 as part of the American project.
$17,025.00 was paid for Land Development costs which are mainly clearing brush from PEDC properties.
Chairman Hernandez stated that the large amount for GHD Services was actually for more than one month of
billing. Ms. Bills made a motion to approve the April 2020 financials. Mr. Hamill seconded the motion. Vote
was 5 -ayes to 0 -nays.
Proect Updates:
J. Skinner Bakery — this project is progressing well. The final rail agreement was
completed and the work will be starting soon.
Lionshead Specialty Wheel — Mr. Pankaj commented that we are still working closely
with them.
American SpiralWeld Pipe Environmental — everything is completed with the well and
a final approval was given by GHD. Mr. Stout said that we are waiting on TECQ
instructions on submitting the information. The testing is complete and we are in the
paperwork stage.
Convene into Executive Session:
1) Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate the
purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
2) Pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to (1) discuss or deliberate
regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received
from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or
expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the
governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to
deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by
Subdivision (1), to wit:
• Project Rainwater Falls
• J Skinner Bakery
• Turner Industries
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3) Pursuant to Sec. 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Attorney, to
receive legal advice about (1) pending or contemplated litigation and/or (2) on matters in
which the duty of an attorney to his or her client under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflict with this chapter;
regarding:
Executive Director
Chairman Hernandez convened the Board into Executive Session at 5:31 p.m.
Reconvene into, -Open Session and possibly take action on items discussed in Executive Session.
Chairman Hernandez reconvened the Board into Open Session at 6:46 p.m.
Item #3 - Executive Director:
Chairman Hernandez made a motion that he as the Chairman is able to execute the compromise settlement and
release regarding the stipulated claim against the PEDC by Michael Paris and authorize the disbursement to
Michael Paris to settle disputed claim. Ms. Bills seconded the motion. Vote was 4 -ayes to 1 -nays. Dr. Hashmi
was the nay vote.
Item #2 — Turner Industries:
Dr. Hashmi made a motion that Turner is very important to our community and under no conditions do we
want to lose Turner as one of the major employers in town. The motion was made for job retention in the
amount of $400,000.00 to be approved. Mr. Pankaj seconded the motion. Dr. Hashmi stated that he had a
correction in his motion. This would also be subject to the retention of 49 jobs until the end of the year,
December 31, 2020. Ms. Harris asked when the disbursement would be. Dr. Hashmi stated that the Board
should discuss disbursement. Mr. Hamill suggested that the disbursement be one half at the beginning and one
half at the end. Ms. Bills stated that she agrees with Mr. Hamill on disbursing at the beginning and the end of
the agreement. Mr. Hernandez asked for a vote on 50% upfront and 50% at the end. Vote was 5 -ayes to 0 -
nays.
Discuss Future Agenda Items.
No future agenda items were discussed. Mr. Hernandez stated he would get the Board on possible dates for
reviewing executive director candidates. Ms. Portugal mentioned that in June the PEDC bylaws state that
plans for the next year are to be brought before the City Council.
Ad'ourn
Ms. Bills made a motion to adjourn. Dr. Hashmi seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -ayes to 0 -nays. The
meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Paula Brownfield
Administrative Assistant
Paris Economic Development Corporation