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06 - Boards & Commissions - MinutesItem No. 6 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WWW.ZOOM.US MEETING ID 862-0422-7126 TO JOIN MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020 5:30 O'CLOCK P.M. 1. The meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 5: 30 p.m. by Chad Lindsey, Vice Chairman. Commissioners were present online via www.zoom.us with the exception of Keith Flowers. Also present were staff members Carla Easton, Triniti Frazier, Clyde Crews, Grayson Path and City Council Liaison Steve Clifford. 2. Citizen's forum (Unless an item is posted on the Agenda, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Commission from responding to any comments other than to refer the matter to a future agenda, to an existing policy, or to a staff person with specific factual information. Claims against the City, Council Members, or employees, as well as individual personal appeals are not appropriate for citizens' forum) With no citizen's logged into the on-line zoom meeting the forum was declared closed. 3. Approval of minutes from the meeting of April 6, 2020. Motion was made by Sims Norment, seconded by James O'Bryan to approve the minutes for the April 6, 2020 meeting. Motion carried 6-0. 4. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block of the Morrell Square Addition, LCAD Property ID 18290, located in the 2800 Block of NE Loop 286. Easton asks that the commission pass on items 4 and 5 taking no action as the surveyor got back to us late requesting to withdraw the plats. They are intending on platting the smaller lot and will resubmit for the June meeting. 5, Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block A of the Morrell Square Addition, LCAD Property ID 18290, located in the 2800 Block of NE Loop 286 Easton states this is the same plat with same comments requesting no action as this item will be resubmitted for the June meeting. 6. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lots 1, 2, 3, Block A of the Davidson 112 Addition, LOAD Property ID 15777, 15778, 15779 located in the 600 Block of SE 12th Street and 1200 Block of E Hearon Street. Easton states Kenneth Dority owns 2.283 acres located in the 600 block of 12th Street SE and the 1200 block of Hearon Street. He is proposing to subdivide the property into 3 separate lots for the purpose of building a duplex on each lot. Lots 1 & 2 face 12th SE and Lot 3 faces Hearon Street. The property is currently zoned two-family dwelling (2F). The owner has submitted a preliminary and final plat of the property. Water and sewer utilities are available to the site, and access to the public street is available. It appears that the plats comply with the City of Paris subdivision regulations, subject to the following revisions: 1. Provide the existing street right of way (ROW) width for both 12thSE and Hearon Street 2. Show location and size of existing utilities 3. Dedicate 5' of ROW along the frontage of 12th SE and Hearon Street Motion was made by Francine Neeley, seconded by Sims Norment to approve the preliminary plat with noted revisions. Motion carried 6-0. 7. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lots 1, 2, 3, Block A of the Davidson 112 Addition, LOAD Property ID 15777, 15778, 15779 located in the 600 Block of SE 12th Street and 1200 Block of E Hearon Street. Easton states this is the same plat with same comments. Motion was made by Sims Norment, seconded by James O'Bryan to approve the final plat with noted revisions. Motion carried 6-0. 8. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block A of the Villa Real Addition CB 307-B, LCAD Property ID 121104, located in the 3900 Block of Highway 271 North. Easton states C & M Villarreal FLP owns 5.9934 acres located in the 3900 block of Highway 271 North, and is proposing to subdivide the property into two (2) lots of 4.5527 acres and 1.4407 acres in order to build a parole office for the Department of Criminal Justice. The property is currently zoned Commercial (C). The owner has submitted a preliminary and final plat of the property. City water and sewer utilities are not currently available to the site. The property is located in the city limits, but within the service area of Lamar County Water Supply Corporation (LCWSC). The owner/ developer has an agreement with LCWSC to extend a water line approximately 1,130 feet to serve the property. An alternative sewer system will be installed on the property, as city sewer is not available this far north. Access to property is available along State Highway 271 North and is subject to TxDOT approval. It appears that the plat complies with the City of Paris subdivision regulations, subject to the following revision: 1. Provide the existing highway right of way (ROW) width from the centerline of Hwy. 271 North. Motion was made by Sims Norment, seconded by Rick Hundley to approve the preliminary plat with noted revision. Motion carried 6-0. 9. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block A of the Villa Real Addition CB 307-B, LCAD Property ID 121104, located in the 3900 Block of Highway 271 North. Easton states this is the same plat with same comments. Motion was made by Sims Norment, seconded by Francine Neeley to approve the final plat with noted revision. Motion carried 6-0. 10. Adjournment. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m. APPROVED THIS 1St DAY OF JUNE, 2020 Chairman MINUTES MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD TuesdavMay 12 2020 4:30 PM Present: Absent: Glee Emmite, Chair Kaydee Tate Carolyn Patterson John Brazile Laurie Redus Kari Daniel William Walker Becky Semple Paula Portugal, Council Liaison Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager AGENDA 1. Glee Emmite called the meeting to order at 4:31 PM, May 12, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was conducted through www.zoom.us, an internet meeting platform. 2. Approve minutes — A motion to approve the March and April 2020 minutes was made by Laurie Redus, second by William Walker, motion carried. 3. Review and possible action on the Main Street Work Plan — Glee Emmite reviewed the four categories of the work plan from a revised format created by Cheri Bedford. The new format is more concise and easier to read. Current and/or future plans are printed in red. The following points were mentioned. Economic Development. 1) The website downtowntx.org lists historic buildings or properties for sale or lease in the downtown area. Cheri can create a password/login for board members to add new information. 2) Money is still available in both commercial and residential fagade grants. 3) No money is currently available in Building Improvement Grants since all fundraising events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 4) Predevelopment meetings can be requested by new tenants. 5) Several board members have taken the webinar classes for downtown improvement with others to take the training in the future. 6) Pamphlets with critic information about new business startups and building restorations are needed. Design— 1) Plant the Plaza project is progressing. 2) New logo has been selected. 3) Window workshop is to be rescheduled. 4) New ideas and changes for civic spaces such as furniture, donated items with plaque, etc. are requested. 5) Education regarding historic preservation is needed in order to develop appreciation of historic sites. 6) Development of a rehabbers club was suggested. Promotions — 1) Wine Fest, Putt Putt Golf and Cinco de Mayo were cancelled due to COVID-19. Imagine the Possibilities tour is usually held in May. This year is questionable. 2) All other events need to planned as the pandemic allows. 3) John Brazile suggested Movies on the Plaza for the future. Organization —1) Sign Up Genius and a social media committee are in place. 2) Updates on the Historic Resource Survey, usually conducted by HPC, is needed. Any building at least 50 years old is eligible for tax credit which is an important factor for development downtown. 3) Possible development of a newsletter for owners in the historic district is another idea. 4. Updates from members Becky Semple from the Chamber of Commerce — A red ribbon project has been implemented for Chamber members. A red ribbon is tied around their doors, and all ribbons will be reconnected when the pandemic is over. The Chamber is beginning to brand Paris as a romantic wedding destination. Current Chamber ads focus on Paris as a "good idea" instead of community events due to the pandemic. Glee Emmite — 1) HPC — No April meeting. Walt Reep was given a Certificate of Appropriateness for 37 Clarksville St. 2) PDA had a Zoom meeting earlier in the day. A promotion is planned for shoppers to submit 6 receipts from PDA merchants in order to be entered into a drawing for Downtown Dollars. 5. Coordinator's Report — Cheri Bedford reported the following. 1) Farmer's Market has been open for 2 weeks with separation between vendors. 2) Cheri took the Destination Creation class with the goal of developing a unique positioning statement for Paris. 3) Ideas are needed for Shop Local. 4) Work on the downtown map is continuing. 5) The downtown street view map was sent to Texas Main Street, and they developed a landscaping plan. 6. With no other business, William Walker made a motion to adjourn, second by John Brazile, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:12 PM. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Patterson Secretary, Main Street Advisory Board .,� A of w .A 2020. Approved flus day Pp � , Glee Emmite, Board Chair =1111,11"I"I'll AAAJ Present Chris Dux, Chair Matt Coyle, Vice Chair Randy Hider, Secretary Glee Emmite Linda Vandiver Laura Caffey Cheri Bedford, HPO 1. Call meeting to order -Chairman 3. Commissioner Emmite made a motion to recuse Commissioner Caffey to present a design concept for 110 Clarksville ST. Commissioner Hider seconded the motion. Laura Caffey represented Walt Reep on the Certificate of Appropriateness for 110 Clarksville. Mr. Reep owns the property 37 Clarksville, and was the former owner of Reeps Furniture located in downtown Paris. Mr. Reep is developing a concept idea to revitalize 1' ST SE and is considering purchasing all or a portion of the property known as Paris Community Theatre Brown Center for the Creative Arts. Ms. Caffey explained the property under review has two large doors covered with inappropriate brick infill. If Mr. Reep purchases the property, he is interested in restoring the openings and making store fronts. A concept was presented to the commissioners for questions. After all questions were answered, a motion was made by Commissioner Vandiver to approve the concept drawing of removal of inappropriate infill with the understanding that if the property was purchased by Mr. Reep, a formal Certificate of Appropriateness would follow before any renovations were implemented. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Emmite. Motion carried. A motion was made to return Ms. Caffey to the commission by Glee Emmite, and seconded by Commissioner Hider. Motion carried. 4. The commission reviewed the list of structures with Code Enforcement violations located at A. 2004 Cleveland B. 359N12'h C. 926 W Cherry D. 387 NW 3rd E. 743 NW 4h F. 1758 NE 10th A motion was made by Commissioner Hider determining these structures cannot be rehabilitated and designated on the National Register of Historic Places, as a recorded Texas Historic Landmark, or as historic property as designated by the City Council of the City of Paris, seconded by Commissioner Emmite, motion carried unanimously. 5. HPO Report A. The window workshop is ready to go for Saturday March 14. Redell Glass was to sponsor the refreshments. B. A subcommittee will be established at the next meeting to develop the Imagine the Possibilities tours of vacant and underutilized properties and it was to be held on May 5, 2020, in partnership with the centennial celebration of City Hall. C. Minor COA Review Cheri Bedford reviewed the COA's and answered commissioner questions. D. Education a subcommittee of Chris Dux, Matt Coyle and Randy Hider will meet together and discuss educational opportunities. E. Ms. Bedford made minor changes to the website to make it more user friendly F. Mc Doux preservation from Houston has submitted a proposal for an updated user friendly survey. Initial cost was $27,000 Ms. Bedford will be in touch 6. Adjourn Next meeting April 8, 2020 OW Chair IP 2020 REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PARIS TEXAS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY May 13 2020 The meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was conducted via teleconference on zoom.us L. Presen....- ..... Guest: _. � ... ...........— .........._... Chris Dux, Chairman Walt Reep Randy Hider, Secretary Glee Emmite Absent: Laura Caffey Matthew Coyle Linda Vandiver Mike Lazar Cheri Bedford, Historic c reservation Officer Lin daK�ox...C....ounc�i..l.......Lia..i..son....P............ ...... ..�.... . ....... L Chairman Dux called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. 2. The approval of the minutes of the March 2020 meeting was table until the next meeting. 3. Commissioner Caffey was recused to represent Walt Reep on the Certificate of Appropriateness for Fagade Improvements on 37 Clarksville ST. Ms. Caffey reviewed the Certificate of Appropriateness with the commission. The owner has removed all of the metal coverings the front fagade, transom windows and second floor windows. This revealed the historic materials were intact and had been protected by the metal covers. The owner will be restoring all the historic windows. The owner will installing a tie -rod canopy on the front of the property and depending on the development of 1St Street, along the east side. The original doors will be refurbished and utilized. After removal of the fagade slip cover, the original brick was exposed and was intact. The brick on the bulkhead looks to be covered with a thin set concrete. This area will be covered with a mosaic tile. All other brick surfaces will be cleaned with the gentlest means possible. A motion was made to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as presented by Commissioner Emmite, seconded by Commissioner Hider. Motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Emmite to return Commissioner Caffey to the commission. Motion seconded by Linda Vandiver, motion carried. 4. Ms. Bedford reviewed the minor Certificate of Appropriateness from March 13-May13 and answered questions if needed. She gave an update on downtown renovations in progress. Ms. Bedford let the commission know that as soon as she hears something about the educational webinars presented by the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions in lieu of conference, she will forward this to the commission. S. Hearing no other business, a motion was made to adjourn at 4:56p.m. by Commissioner Emtp e, econded by Commissioner Caffey. Motion carried P rov"i day of �� 2020 Chair. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PARIS REGULAR MEETING BOARD GE COMMISSIONERS MEETING 100 GEORGE WRIGHT HOMES MINUTES GE March 17, 2020 Present at the Meeting: Gary Savage — Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Bonnie Bilinsky Commissioner of the Board of Commissioners Shatara Moore—Commissioner of the Board of Commissioners Sally Ruthart — Executive Director 1.. Meeting Called to order at 12:43 pm on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 by Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Gary Savage. 2. Having three Board Members present, a quorum, Mr. Savage thanked and welcomed everyone to the meeting. I Citizens' Forum Opened and closed with no one present to speak. 4. Minutes from the February 18, 2020 Meeting Minutes were approved with a motion made by Ms. Bilinsky and seconded by Ms. Moore. Passed 3-0. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE 6. NEW BUSINESS: a. Occupancy Report on: Public Housing and Section 8 was given to the Board b. Financial. Report was discussed and reported to the Board with bank statements and graphs for PH and Section 8. c. Mrs. Ruthart reported that Annual Inspection Repairs are currently being done by the Maintenance Staff 'and are down 36% from last year. d. Mrs. Ruthart reported the information gathered regarding RAD. She also reported that she was still going to keep gathering information so that the Hoard could make a informed decision.. e. Mrs. Ruthart reported on the new requirement for government employees to complete the Cyber Security Training. All employees that use the PHA computers are required and will complete the training. f. Mrs. Ruthart reported that due to the Corona virus (COVID-14) that the PHA office and laundry mats are going to be closed until April 6, 2020 to limit the spread of the virus. Employees will still be working but the office and laundries will be not be open for walk-ins/visitors. 7: RESOLUTIONS: 2014-008 Five Year Plan Submission Motion made by Ms. Moore and seconded by Ms. Bilinsky passed 3-0 8. No further business or questions, a motion for adjournment was made by Mr. Savage and seconded by Ms. Bilinsky. Motion passed 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at l :12 pm. .14 APPROVED THIS J day of 2020. Gary , ava -, Chairman ally Ruth 5ecretary................... . ................ PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MONTHLY MEETING Tuesda Ma ° 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 discus �OO M—US and to join, access with Meeting ID: 829 2349 9412, Password: 285045. The matters to be d 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' In ut 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 y e-mail to l brownfieldL paristexasusa.com 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, PEDC Board Meeting Minutes May 19, 2020 Page 2 of 3 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. l'M U'll"....�.�ffl-M-i]L,NU-u'I.I.,�i, JI, I'm Special Meeting. 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 O -nays. Discuss an4jLwssiblyy ai)L)rove A)ril 2020,ft:nancials. Mr. Pankaj highlighted some of the major expenses, 'Me 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 actual for more than one month of g. Ms. Bills made a motion to approve the April 2020 financials. Mr. Hamill seconded the motion. vote was 5 -ayes to O -nays. P!2igq!h4gkN 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 T`ECQ 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 econon-dc 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 PEDC Board Meeting Minutes May 19, 2020 Page 3 of 3 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 O yen Session and 'ossiblr take action on item "s discussed in Executiive 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 A Benda 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. Adi,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, Ga5"Q��kqsu'x I � Paula Brownfield Administrative Assistant Paris Economic Development Corporation PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SPECIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Paris Economic Development Corporation shall meet in special session at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020. The meeting will be held by video conference or teleconference through V W --------- W discussed and to join, access with Meeting ID: 884 5818 6315, Password: 094636. The matters to b ed and acted upon are as follows: Frida y Ma Y 29 2020 2:00 O'CLOCK P.M. Board Members Present: Tim Hernandez, 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. MINUTES Staff Present: Chris Stout, Economic Development Associate Paula Brownfield, Administrative Assistant Guest(s) Present: Trey Glascock, Turner Industries City Council Liaison: Paula Portugal Clayton Pilgrim Mr. Hernandez called the special meeting of the Paris Economic Development Corporation to order at 2:01 p.m. on May 29, 2020. Convene into Executive Session: Chairman Hernandez stated he had discussed this item with the City Attorney, Ms. Harris. The Board has already approved the agreement in a previous executive session, and does not need to convene into executive session to approve the contract. Chairman Hernandez asked that a motion be made. Dr. Hashmi made a motion to approve. He did interject the idea that the Board support Turner with job incentives after the first of the year. Mr. Hamill stated he would not be opposed to the idea, as long as we were looking at new jobs. Mr. Pankaj seconded the motion. Vote was 4 -ayes to 0 -nays. 1) 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: 0 Turner Industries PEDC Board Meeting Minutes May 29, 2020 Page 2 of 2 Reconvene into O en Session andossihl take action on items discussed in Executive Session. No executive session. Agourn Mr. Pankaj made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Hamill seconded the motion. Vote was 4 -ayes to 0 -nays. The meeting adjourned at 2:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Paula Brownfield Administrative Assistant Paris Economic Development Corporation PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SPECIAL MEETING Paris City Council Chambers 107 East Kaufman St. Paris, Texas 75460 Wednesday, June 3 2020 4:00 O'CLOCK P.M. OWN Board Members Present: Tim Hernandez, Chairman Mihir Pankaj, Secretary/Treasurer Shay Bills A.J. Hashmi Legal Counsel: Stephanie Harris Call to Order. Staff Present: Chris Stout, Economic Development Associate Paula Brownfield, Administrative Assistant Guest(s) Present: Anthony Michelic, The Pace Group Mr. Hernandez called the special meeting of the Paris Economic Development Corporation to order at 4:00 p.m. on June 3, 2020. Convene into Executive Session: (a) Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code: 1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee: or 2) to hear a complaint to charge against an officer or employee. • Interviews of executive director candidates Chairman Hernandez convened the Board into Executive Session at 4:01 p.m. Reconvene into Open Session and ossibl take action on items discussed in Executive Session. Chairman Hernandez reconvened the Board into Open Session at 7:15 p.m. No action was taken. Adjourn Dr. Hashmi made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Pankaj seconded the motion. Vote was 4 -ayes to 0 -nays. The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m. ectfully submitted, ' w.. Paula Brownfield Administrative Assistant Paris Economic Development Corporation PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SPECIAL MEETING Board Members Present: Tim Hernandez, Chairman Mihir Pankaj, Secretary/Treasurer Shay Bills, Vice -Chairman A.J. Hashmi Legal Counsel: Stephanie Harris Call to Order. Paris City Council Chambers 107 East Kaufman St. Paris, Texas 75460 Thursda y- dune 44,220020 4:00 O'CLOCK P.M. h IlV ES Staff Present: Chris Stout, Economic Development Associate Paula Brownfield, Administrative Assistant Mr. Hernandez called the special meeting of the Paris Economic Development Corporation to order at 4:01 p.m. on dune 4, 2020. Convene into Executive Session: (a) Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code: 1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee: or 2) to hear a complaint to charge against an officer or employee. • Interviews of executive director candidates Chairman Hernandez convened the Board into Executive Session at 4:02 p.m. Reconvene into O en Session andossibl take action on items discussed in Executive Session. Chairman Hernandez reconvened the Board into Open Session at 6:48 p.m. No action was taken. Adjourn Dr. Hashmi made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Pankaj seconded the motion. Vote was 4 -ayes to 0 -nays. The meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted, w Paula Brownfield Administrative Assistant Paris Economic Development Corporation PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SPECIAL MEETING Board Members Present: Tim Hernandez, Chairman Mihir Pankaj, Secretary/Treasurer Shay Bills, Vice -Chairman Marion Hamill A.J. Hashmi (via ZOOM) Legal Counsel: Stephanie Harris Call to Order. Paris City Council Chambers 107 East Kaufinan St. Paris, Texas 75460 Friday June 5 2020 4:00 O'CLOCK P.M. MINUTES Staff Present: Chris Stout, Economic Development Associate Paula Brownfield, Administrative Assistant Mr. Hernandez called the special meeting of the Paris Economic Development Corporation to order at 4:00 p.m. on June 5, 2020. Convene into Executive Session: (a) Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code: 1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee: or 2) to hear a complaint to charge against an officer or employee. • Interviews of executive director candidates Chairman Hernandez convened the Board into Executive Session at 4:00 p.m. Reconvene into en Session and ,ossibl take action on items discussed in Executive Session. Chairman Hemandez reconvened the Board into Open Session at 7:07 p.m. No action was taken. Adjourn Mr. Pankaj made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Bills seconded the motion. Vote was 4 -ayes to 0 -nays. The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 1zPaula Brownfield Administrative Assistant Paris Economic Development Corporation PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SPECIAL MEETING Board Members Present: Tim Hernandez, Chairman Mihir Pankaj, Secretary/Treasurer Shay Bills, Vice -Chairman Marion Hamill A.J. Hashmi Legal Counsel: Stephanie Harris (Left at 5:31 p.m.) Call to Order. Paris City Council Chambers 107 East Kaufinan St. Paris, Texas 75460 Tuesda June 9 2020 5:30 O'CLOCK PAL MINUTES Staff Present: Chris Stout, Economic Development Associate Paula Brownfield, Administrative Assistant Mr. Hernandez called the special meeting of the Paris Economic Development Corporation to order at 5:30 p.m. on June 9, 2020. Invocation Ms. Bills gave the invocation. Citizens' injiut Mr. Hernandez invited those present to speak during Citizens' Input. No one came forward and the Citizen's Input was closed. Convene into Executive Session: (a) Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code: 1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee: or 2) to hear a complaint to charge against an officer or employee. • Review and possibly select executive director from candidates Chairman Hernandez convened the Board into Executive Session at 5:31 p.m. Reconvene into O yen Session andossibl take action on items discussed in Executive Session. Chairman Hernandez reconvened the Board into Open Session at 7:17 p.m. No action was taken. PEDC Board Meeting Minutes June 9, 2020 Page 2 of 2 Ad ourn Mr. Pankaj made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Hamill seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -ayes to 0 -nays. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Paula Brownfield Administrative Assistant Paris Economic Development Corporation