06/09/2020 MinutesMINUTES
N LM N STREET ADVISORY BOARD
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
4:30 PM
Present:
Absent:
Glee Emmite, Chair
Laurie Redus
Carolyn Patterson
William Walker
John Brazile — via Zoom
Kaydee Tate — (Resignation has been accepted.)
Kari Daniel — via Zoom
Becky Semple — Chamber representative
Grayson Path — City Manager
Paula Portugal, Council Liaison
Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager
1. Glee Emmite called the meeting to order at 4:40 PM, June 9, 2020, in the City Council chambers. Two members
were present in person. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two members participated by Zoom, an internet meeting
platform. Four board members participated in the meeting.
2. Review and approve minutes — A motion to approve the May 2020 minutes was made by John Brazile, second by
Carolyn Patterson, motion carried.
3. Board member reports — Reports were tabled by the president.
4. Updates from Community Partners -
Becky Semple from the Chamber of Commerce —1) Ladies Pro Golf competition at Paris Golf & Country
Club with 85 young ladies playing is planned for June 19. Their packets will include downtown coupons for
shopping. 2) June 201 is the Red Neck Scramble for senior adults learning safety tips for riding their motorcycles.
3) The Eiffel Tower Roundup photo competition featuring downtown dollars gift certificates is in progress. 4) The
Red Ribbon Unity project continues until the stores can fully open again. The ribbons will be tied together as a
celebration on the Plaza at that time. 4) The ribbon cutting for Cottonwood Barn Venue (wedding venue) is
planned for June 18''.
Glee Emmite —1) HPC —No May meeting due to Covid-19. 2) PDA will meet June 101. The "shopper
receipts program" with the PDA merchants will have the drawing for downtown dollars on June 151'.
5. Coordinator's Report — Cheri Bedford reported the following. 1) Plaza beautification continues. 2) Two new
businesses downtown include Mustard Seed Boutique and a coffee shop/book store combination. 3) Walt Reep has
applied for a $2,500 facade grant for his new remodel on Clarksville St. It will contain four short term rentals on the
top floor, restaurant on the main floor and a speakeasy downstairs. 4) Rigby's Cigar Shop will likely open around
the first of the year. 5) Ten scholarships for the Destination Creation course are available. Glee Emmite reported
that the course was beneficial for her, and Walt Reep gained some great ideas from the course. 6) The Putt Putt
Golf Challenge will be held downtown June 26-27. All activities will be outside due to COVID-19. 7) Wine Fest
is rescheduled for September 19fi'. There will be a promotions meeting next week for detailed planning. 8) The
Plaza had trees added in May with additional landscaping planned for next week.
6. With no other business, Carolyn Patterson made a motion to adjourn, second by Glee Emmite, motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:59 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn Patterson
Secretary, Main Street Advisory Board
Approved this —Y day of dz '2020.