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06 - Boards & Commissions - MinutesItem No. 6 MEETING MINTUES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 28 2020 �,.en. _. .. . .........._ Prest: Absent Randy Hider, Secretary Chris Dux, Chairman Laura Caffey Matt Coyle, Vice Chairman Glee Emmite Jennifer Long Linda Vandiver Guests: Beatrice Ardila-Architect Harrison Walker Cheri Bedford, Staff and Harper Linda Knox, Council Liaison Rick Werstem- property owner 1. Secretary Hider called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. 2. The meeting minutes of the September 16, 2020 were approved by acclamation. 3. Action taken on the following Certificate of Appropriateness. A. Ms. Beatrice Ardila presented the rehabilitation project on behalf of the Church of the Holy Cross -Episcopal Day School. An itemized description of the proposed work and architectural drawings were presented, and Ms. Ardila went through the list answering questions for the commission. Commissioner Hider asked for any discussion items. Commission Caffey asked the year the property was built. She asked for the clarification on the original configuration of the windows. The commission was in agreement the project would enhance the area and matches the design standards for the historic districts. Commissioner Vandiver made a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Caffey. Motion carried. B. Mr Werstein appeared to give an update on his replacement window request on 560 SW St. He intends to use the fiberglass windows on the front of the residential structure and the south side front window. He will use vinyl windows on the rest of the property. No action was taken. Commissioner Emmite made a motion to approve the use of the Fibrex window on the front facade with a one over one configuration. Seconded by Commissioner Emmite, motion carried. 4. Ms. Bedford reviewed the tax exemption agreement- no action taken The nomination of Vice -Chairman was tabled until the next meeting. Future agenda item: is to discuss the time/dates for the special meetings to meet the future agenda item: is to discuss the time/dates for the special meetings to meet the commissioner's needs. Commissioner Vandiver made the motion to adjourn at 4:50 p.m. seconded by Commissioner Emmite. Motion carried. I 2020 Chairman MINUTES MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD Tuesday, September 15 2020 4:30 PM Present: Absent: Glee Emmite, Chair Becky Semple — Chamber representative Carolyn Patterson William Walker Kari Daniel Emily Temple Tanner Dobrovolsky Tyrone Hayden Paula Portugal, Council Liaison Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager AGENDA 1. Glee Emmite called the meeting to order at 4:31 PM, September 15, 2020, in the City Council chambers. 2. Citizens Forum - No one present to speak. 3. Review and approve minutes — A motion to approve the August 2020 minutes was made by William Walker, second by Tanner Dobrovolsky, motion carried. 4. Board member activity reports - - Emily Temple — With COVID-19 still an issue, it is difficult to come up with new ideas especially Halloween Trick or Treating. PDA may have ideas. A "drive through" trick or trick was mentioned. • Kari Daniel — The lighting project for the Plaza was approved by the city council. Cheri Bedford will share specifics in her report. • William Walker — The Distrx.com app is up and running. Several businesses still need to claim their spaces. It is suggested that they post a discount on merchandise that can remain on the app for several months to conserve time for the merchants. A Walking Tour design is in progress. New groups on the app will be created for 1) Murals & Attractions and 2) Attorneys. Emily Temple recommended a help session for merchants so they can post info on the app to increase downtown shoppers. • Tanner Dobrovolsky — Watering of plants around the Plaza has not been needed due to recent rains. He has been contacting businesses to claim their space on the Distrx.com app and post relevant information. The idea of posting maps on the poles downtown was mentioned but this is likely a TXDOT subject. • Glee Emmite — A draft of a new printed downtown map/brochure was presented. The downtown coupon page could be added as well. The map was well received by the board. 5. Updates from Community Partners - • Becky Semple, Tourism Director from the Chamber of Commerce & VCC — No report in her absence. • Glee Emmite — HPC meets tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16, 2020. 6. Coordinator's Report — Cheri Bedford discussed the following. 1) Money for the Plaza lighting project was funded from the Community Development budget. A distributor will demonstrate the lighting plan with the proposed lights at 7:50 PM, Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Everyone is invited. 2) Tanner, Cheri and Julia Trigg Crawford will develop a plan to organize the landscape care downtown. Volunteer groups and local clubs will be included. Paris High School will grow plants for the Plaza. Most plants will be permanent plantings. 3) October 24, 2020 will be the Festival of Pumpkins on the Plaza. This year's event will be planned around COVID-19 guidelines to ensure a healthy environment for everyone attending. 4) DowntownTX.org is our economic development tool for the downtown area. Rather than having actual walking tours of buildings for sale this year, Matt Coyle helped with making a video for a virtual tour of available properties. 5) The new trees that have been planted in the downtown area over the past few years need pruning. Cheri is arranging a Zoom training session with the Texas Tree Foundation on the proper method for pruning. As a follow up to the training, a man from the Texas Tree Foundation will come to Paris and supervise the volunteers while at work on the trees. 6) Mannequin Night has been canceled due to COVID-19. 7) My Culinary Adventures is asocial media program hosted by a couple who travel around cities and towns to create a photographic history of their adventures. This couple is coming to Paris for a weekend later in September. 7. Election of Board Officers — nominees and votes follow Board Chair —William Walker — 4 Tanner Dobrovolsky — 3 Vice Chair — Tanner Dobrovolsky, Nominated by Emily Temple, elected by acclamation Secretary — Carolyn Patterson, Nominated by Glee Emmite, elected by acclamation 8. With no other business, William Walker made a motion to adjourn, second by Emily Temple, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:16 PM. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Patterson Secretary, Main Street Advisory Board Approved this /0 day of .2020. Signature of Board Chair -µwww MINUTES MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD Tuesday, November 10 2020 4:30 PM Present: Absent: William Walker, Chair Tanner Dobrovolsky Carolyn Patterson Glee Emmite Kari Daniel Emily Temple Tyrone Hayden Becky Semple — Chamber representative Paula Portugal, Council Liaison Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager 1. William Walker called the meeting to order at 4:35 PM, November 10, 2020, in the City Council chambers. 2. Citizens Forum - No one present to speak. 3. Review and approve minutes — A motion to approve the September 2020 minutes was made by Kari Daniel, second by Glee Emmite, motion carried. 4. Board member activity reports - - Emily Temple and Kari Daniel — 1) The plans for the 2020 Christmas parade (with COVID-19 guidelines considered) were discussed with Randy Tuttle (Paris PD) and Edwayne Samis (City of Paris). The current plan is to have the parade entries stationed around the parade route with the public driving past the parked floats/cars. Firetrucks will monitor intersections. Suggested judges are Tanner Dobrovolsky, Kim Dillard and Lena Spencer. The parade is scheduled 6-8 PM, Saturday, December 51. 2) The modified Trick or Treat was successful this year. Cars constantly moved through downtown. • Glee Emmite — PDA will meet at 8:15 AM, November 111. Spanglers will not be having their traditional Open House this year due to COVID. Letters to Santa can be dropped off near Bee Sweet this year. Paris Baby will be having Santa photo sessions strictly by appointment only. The downtown merchant window decorating contest will be held this year. Pictures of decorated windows and voting will be on FaceBook. • William Walker — Will reported that he completed the Destination Business course and that it was very enlightening with great ideas. 5. Updates from Community Partners - - Becky Semple, Tourism Director from the Chamber of Commerce & VCC — The following events were presented. 1) An indoor archery event will be held in January at NLISD based on the NL COVID guidelines. 2) The Chamber is sponsoring a contest for a weekend getaway in Paris as a tourism promotion. It will include 2 nights in a hotel with food, drinks, shopping vouchers, etc. for two lucky people. 3) The archery group will be back in Paris in April. 4) The Tour de Paris will be in July 2021. • Glee Emmite — HPC did not have a meeting last month. 6. Coordinator's Report — Cheri Bedford discussed the following. 1) Festival of Pumpkins was a great event with good attendance. The 147 volunteers were treated to an ice cream cone coupon from Dairy Queen. 2) The recent Resource Survey of buildings was received. Several buildings were added to the contributing category with a few deleted. The overall number of contributing buildings remained about the same. The survey will be digitized for online viewing. 3) Application has been made to the Texas Historical Commission to conduct a survey on the Pine Bluff National Register District which is a federal designation. This is the first step in becoming a locally protected landmark district. With the designation, owners will be eligible for fagade grants as well as monitoring of the district. 4) Downtown Christmas tree lighting will be November 21st along with the new landscape lighting. It may be a virtual event. 5) Congratulations to Glee Emmite for being named the "Texas Downtowner of the Year" by the Texas Downtown Association. This state-wide award is in recognition of all of her contributions to the growth of downtown Paris through service and business development as well as personal business ownership downtown. 6) Plans are in progress to place a QR code scan sticker in the windows of downtown businesses for use on the Distrx app. 7) A training session is planned for 6:30-8:30 PM, November 191 for downtown business owners to learn how to navigate the Distrx app and add info to their own business spaces. 8) The Farmers Market will continue a mini - season through the holidays into the new year. The market will be open 11 AM —1 PM on Saturdays. 8) A Main Street logo t -shirt will be researched as an item to sell as a fundraiser. 9) 102 Clarksville Street has been purchased and is now undergoing renovations. 10) Due to COVID guidelines, Small Business Saturday will be observed as previous years with a virtual drawing for the winner who will go to the store to pick up the prize. 11) Main Street board members will make magazine Christmas trees for sale as a fundraiser. 8. With no other business, Glee Emmite made a motion to adjourn, second by Emily Temple, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 PM. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Patterson Secretary, Main Street Advisory Board Approved this day of µµwww .Cf _ w , 2020. Signature of Board Chair � .........W.—...w___ �3.��ticer Love Civic Center Governing Board Minutes Love Civic Center September 17, 2020 Present: Curtis Fendley, Steve Smith, Troy Scholl, Davis Burkhardt, Sydney Young, Angie Carter, Scott Avery, Chris Fitzgerald, Brian Boyer, Melanie Palmer, Shaneka Scott. Staff: Gina Crawford, Kern Wright and Paul Allen. Curtis Fendley called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Curtis Fendley gave an overview of the August 2020 financials. Paul Allen stated that the bid process for the renovations is in the City Secretary's hands. The City Manager has looked over and made changes. Paul Allen stated that we are looking into where to place cameras on the City Pavilion to monitor the Pump Track. He also stated that we plan to purchase cameras, electrical work and to install the TV's in the Civic Center. A motion to spend up to $7500.00 for cameras and work in Civic Center and Pavilion, was made by Scott Avery, seconded by Davis Burkhardt, motion passed unanimously. Paul Allen then stated we will have a board orientation sometime in October or November. Meeting adjourned at 4:10 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Gina Crawford Paris Visitors & Convention Council Board of Directors Meeti Love Civic Center and Zoom Meetin Monday, October 19, 2020 4:00 pm Members Present: Chadlee Johnston, Brittney Keys, Tony Corso, John Bratcher, Renee Harvey, Mark Pankaj, Brian Richie, Dustin Broadway, Bryan Hargis, Tim Walsworth, Paula Portugal, Greg Wilson and Ryan Whitaker. Staff Present: Becky Semple, Gina Crawford and Paul Allen. Minutes: A motion to approve September minutes was made by Renee Harvey, seconded by Tony Corso. Motion passed unanimously. Financials: A motion to approve September financials was made by Mark Pankaj, seconded by Bud Mistry. Motion passed unanimously. New Business: Chadlee Johnston stated that the VCC is arranging a New Year's Eve Giveaway, it will be a random drawing from Facebook that promotes Paris and a package including a three - night stay, food, travel, gifts, etc. Greg Wilson stated that the bicycle committee has discussed the purchase of a Rickshaw, more signage for the Trail de Paris, bleachers for the Pump track and a possible bike trail located close to pump track. These are all items that will be discussed further, and more information obtained. Gina Crawford reminded the board to watch the open meetings act. Future Business: Paul Allen stated that TMBRA made a profit and we would like to make a donation to Barber Hills, that will be on the next VCC agenda. Adjourn: Tony Corso made the motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 4:22 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Gina Crawford PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MONTHLY MEETING Board Members Present: Josh Bray, Chairman Mihir Pankaj, Secretary/Treasurer Curtis Fendley Chase Coleman Stephen Terrell Ex -Officio Members Present: Grayson Path, City Manager Paula Portugal, City Councilor Legal Counsel: Casey Gain, PEDC Attorney Call to Order Paris City Council Chambers 107 East Kaufman St. Paris, Texas 75460 Tuesday October 20 2020 5:00 O'CLOCK P.M. u1►llly�T+9 Staff Present: Maureen Hammond, Executive Director Chris Stout, Economic Development Associate Paula Brownfield, Administrative Assistant Guest(s) Present: Mary Madewell, The Paris News JC Darnell, JC Darnell Computer Service Marion Hamill, Citizen Kelli Mallicote, Bodyguard Bumpers (5:20 p.m.) City Council Liaison: Renae Stone Mr. Bray called the monthly meeting of the Paris Economic Development Corporation to order at 5:00 p.m. on October 20, 2020. He asked that the record reflect a quorum was present for the Board meeting. Ms. Bilis and Dr. Hashmi were absent from the meeting. Invocation Mr. Terrell gave the invocation. 4Velcomae anal 0 ►enen�► ReTnArk.1% Mr. Bray brought to the Board's attention that Chris and Paula managed the PEDC daily operations for the six mairths the PEDC was without arr Executive Director. He went on to say they did air outstanding fob, and the Board appreciates them stepping up to help. Citizens' In ;gut Mr. Bray invited those present to speak during Citizens' Input. No one came forward and the Citizen's Input was closed. Mr. Bray a Kked for a motion to move hem[ 7 above Item :5, Mr. Eendley made the motion to move the item. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -ayes to 0 -nays. PEDC Board Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Page 2 of 3 Discuss and Consider Aid )roval of Cam mter Hardware and Softw$re._for Conference Room Ms. Hammond indicated virtual meetings are on the increase due to the pandemic. The conference rooms the PEDC has access to are not equipped with audio visual. We visited with Mr. Darnell, our IT consultant, and have two different options for hardware and software. The first one is a purchase of the conferencing hardware for $5,099.00 along with an annual software subscription of $468.00. The second option is a twenty-four month lease of the hardware and a twenty-four month software subscription for a total of $4,935.00. Mr. Darnell offered his recommendations of the equipment needed for virtual meetings to the Board. There are pictures with a wall mount TV or two wall mount TVs and pictures showing a video cart with one or two TVs. The prices discussed by Ms. Hammond are for the GOTO Meeting hardware and software which does not include the TVs or the cart. Mr. Bray stated we are asked to attend ZOOM and GOTO meetings frequently. The PEDC conference room is also the copier/break room and is not very professional for meetings. He would like to see the TVs fixed to the wall. Mr. Fendley agreed that having it fixed to the wall is his preference. Mr. Terrell approved of the wall mount also. Mr. Pankaj was concerned about the liability of our investment being in a room used by the public. Mr. Fendley made a motion to purchase the audio visual equipment.1V1r. Pankaj seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -ayes to 0 -nays. Discuss and Consider A ) vroval of the Minutes of the Re pular Meeting held Se Member 15 2020 Mr. Pankaj made a motion to approve the September 15, 2020 minutes as presented. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -ayes to 0 -nays. Discuss and ents Mr. Pankaj pointed out Personnel expenses were higher than normal. September 301 is the end of our fiscal year and September wages were accrued for year-end. Legal Fees to Clem & Gain are listed at $4,200.00. Under Equipment expense the office purchased new computers and monitors for $6,712.44. The $792,454.52 to Kiamichi Railroad is for rail upgrades. The PEDC total expenses for September were $854,398.26. Mr. Terrell asked how much more is owed for the rail. Mr. Pankaj answered about $100,000.00 which is under the $1 million set aside for the project. Mr. Fendley made a motion to approve the September financials. Mr. Terrell seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -ayes to 0 -nays. Projwect U dates: American SpiralWeld Pipe • The rail was a considerable expense. This was Phase One of the rail rehabilitation for American. Before we paid this out, we had a briefing with Donald Spainhower a consultant and the inspector for the project. We requested an additional rail test be conducted and they provided the test. Mr. Spainhower completed an inspection completion report.. The check was released to Kiamichi last week. Materials were received for the Phase Two rail which is the 400 feet of rail connecting to American's spur. • American started their foundational pour. • As equipment is installed, they will start, phasing in employment. • Production start date is anticipated at the start of 2021. 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 whieb the governmental body is conducting PEDC Board Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Page 3 of 3 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 • Project Rocket X • Project Yellowstone • Project Lumberjack Chairman Bray convened the Board into Executive Session at 5:13 p.m. Reconvene into Oven „ ,TM,Session and Consider Action on item `s' Discussed in Executive Session Chairman Bray reconvened the Board into Open Session at 6:01 p.m Mr. Coleman made a inotion the give the Executive Director and the Chairman authority to negotiate a performance contract regarding Yellowstone. Mr. Pankaj seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -ayes to 0 -nays. Pjscuss Future Agenda items No future agenda items were discussed, a ig—UP Mr. Pankaj made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Fendley seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -ayes to 0 -nays. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m, Respectfully submitted, iTy Paula Brownfield Administrative Assistant Paris Economic Development Corporation Minutes Traffic Commission City of Paris The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday August 04, 2020 at 5:15 P.M. in the Municipal Courtroom with the following members present: 1. Tony Clark 2. John Darst 3. Michael "Mickey' Ellis 4. Wendell Moore 5. Charles Richards The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle and City Engineer Carla Easton. Wendell Moore called the meeting to order at 5:15pm. A quorum was established with five members present. Mr. Moore then moved to item #2 regarding the introduction of new Traffic Commission members. Mr. Tuttle introduced Tony Clark, whose term expires 06/30/2022, and Michael Ellis, whose term expires 06/30/2023 as new members. Mr. Moore then moved to item #3 regarding discussion and possible action concerning election of Traffic Commission Chairperson. Mr. Moore opened the floor for nominations and Mr. Moore nominated Mr. John Eyler. There were no other nominations. Mr. Clark then second Mr. Moore's nomination and it passed 5-0. Mr. Moore then moved to item #4 regarding discussion and possible action concerning election of Traffic Commission Vice -Chairperson. Mr. Richards nominated Mr. Moore. There were no other nominations. Mr. Ellis second Mr. Richards's nomination and it passed 5-0. Mr. Moore then moved to item #5 regarding approval of minutes from February 04, 2020 meeting. Mr. Ellis made a motion to approve the minutes and it was second by Mr. Clark. Motion passed 5-0. Mr. Moore then moved to item #6 concerning presentation regarding duties of Traffic Commission members. Mr. Tuttle and Ms. Easton each gave a presentation on the duties and responsibilities of members. Information documents were provided to all members present. Mr. Moore then moved to item #7 conceming any old business. Mr. Tuttle informed members that the stop sign discussed in February 2020 meeting had been installed at Stone Ave. and Lewis Lane. A brief discussion was held about the Downtown Development Plan and traffic study being done at 1st NE & Lamar to possibly remove the traffic 'signal. Mr. Moore then moved to item #7 regarding request for future agenda items. There was none. At 5:49pm Mr. Darst made a motion to adjourn the meeting. A second was made by Mr. Richards and motion carried 5-0. Chairperson: Date: — ------------- MINUTES. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CITY HALL ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOM 150 SE 1st STREET PARISLTEXAS ... MONDAY, NOVEMBER 02 2020 5:30 O'CLOCK P.M. The meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chad Lindsey. Commissioners Present: Francine Neeley, Chad Lindsey, Michael Mosher, and Sims Norment Absent: Clifton Fendley, Austin Anthony, and Tylesha Ross City Staff: Grayson Path, City Manager; Triniti Frazier, Development Coordinator; Clyde Crews, Fire Marshal; Steve Clifford, City Council Liaison/Mayor 2. Citizen's forum (Unless an item is posted on the Agenda, the Texas Open Meelings 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 staffperson with speciftc factual information. Claims against the City, Council Members, or employees, as well as individual personal appeals are not appropriate for citizens 'forum.) Citizen's forum was declared open. With no one speaking, the citizen's forum was declared closed. 3. Approval of minutes from the meeting oj'October 5, 2020. A Motion to approve the minutes for the October 5, 2020 meeting was made by Sims Norment, seconded by Michael Mosher. Motion carried 4-0. 4. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A of the Mihir Pankaj 318 Addition, LCAD Property ID 18785, located in the 3100 Block of NE Loop 286. Grayson Path states that Mihir Pankaj owns 4.599 acres located in the 3100 block of NE Loop 286. The property is currently zoned Commercial. The planned improvement is a hotel. It appears that the preliminary plat complies with the city of Paris regulations. Staff recommends approval. A Motion was made to approve this item by Michael Mosher, seconded by Francine Neeley. Motion carried 4-0. 5. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A of the Mon and Jen Addition, LCAD Property ID 50079, located in the 4100 Block of N Main. Grayson Path states that Jennifer Bradshaw and Monica Wilkins own 1 acre located in the 4100 Block of N Main. The property is currently zoned Agricultural. The owners are proposing to construct a single family home. Lamar County water is available to the site along US 271 N. Sewer is not available. It appears the preliminary and final plats comply with the City of Paris regulations. Staff recommends approval. A Motion was made to approve this item by Sims Norment, seconded by Michael Mosher. Motion carried 4-0. 6. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot .1, Block of the Mo and Jen Addition, LCAD Property ID 50079, located in the 4100 Block of N Main. Grayson Path states this is the same plat and recommends approval. A Motion was made to approve this item by Sims Norment, seconded by Michael Mosher. Motion carried 4-0. 7. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A of the Scott Addition CB 101, LCAD Property ID 15544, located at 940 W Campbell. Grayson Path states that Joel Scott owns 0.544 acres located at 940 W Campbell Street. The property has been zoned Single -Family No. 2. The owner is proposing to build a single-family home. City water and sewer are available to the site. Staff recommends approval. A Motion was made to approve this item by Francine Neeley, seconded by Michael Mosher. Motion carried 4-0. 8. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A of the Scott Addition CB 101, LCAD Property ID 15544, located at 940 W Campbell. Grayson Path states this is the same plat and recommends approval. A Motion was made to approve this item by Michael Mosher, seconded by Francine Neeley. Motion carried 4-0. 9. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A of the Rent One LLC Addition CB 158, LCAD Property ID 16571, located in the 800 Block of S Main Street. Grayson Path states that Rent One LLC owns 1.320 acres located in the 800 Block of S Main. The property is zoned Multiple -Family No. 1. The owner is proposing to construct an apartment complex. The plat shows that the sewer line extends south pass the lot however, our records show that the sewer line splits where development is planned. In the event that the sewer is not available an extension to the sewer line will need to be made. Staff recommends approval with the noted revision. A Motion was made to approve this item with noted revision by Michael Mosher, seconded by Chad Lindsey. Motion carried 4-0. 10. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 1, B1ockA of the Rent One LLC Addition CB 158, LCAD Property ID 16571, located in the 800 Block of S Main Street. Grayson Path states this is the same plat, same comments. A Motion was made to approve this item with noted revision by Michael Mosher, seconded by Sims Norment. Motion carried 4-0. 11 Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of the City of Paris, Texas to update Zoning Ordinance No. 1710 of the City of Paris, Texas, specifically modifying regulations for residential uses in General Retail and Commercial zoning districts. Public hearing declared open. With no one speaking, the public hearing was declared closed. Grayson advised that staff has drafted an ordinance amendment to allow single family residential land use within the Commercial and General Retail zoning districts by a Specific Use Permit. Commissioners reviewed the draft. A Motion was made to approve this item by Sims Norment, seconded by Michael Mosher. Motion carried 4-0. 12, Adjournment. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:41 p.m. APPROVED THIS 7" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2020 Chairman Paris Public Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 Opening: The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order at 4:05 p.m. Present: Board members present were Carol James, Jennifer Cullum, Steve Hellmann, Melanie Loughmiller, Council Liaison Linda Knox, and director Priscilla McAnally. Eva Dickey, Lauren Matthews, and Marilyn Threadgill were absent. I. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the August meeting were approved. II. New Business: a. City Manager Grayson Path spoke with the board about the hiring process for the new library director. b. Ron Hervey talked about his job and duties as the library supervisor. C. Rebecca Taylor explained to the board her job and duties as the cataloging paraprofessional. d. The board agreed for the library to accept a two-year subscription to Decisions magazine from an unnamed donor. III. Old Business: IV. Presentations A. Budget Report. September expenditures were normal for the period. B. Statistical Report. Circulation in September was down slightly from the same period last year but up from the previous two months. V. Friends of the Library: Friends will pay for the reframing and restoration of the final Bywaters painting. VI. Director's Remarks The director will take the last Bywaters painting to Dallas October 29 for work. The next meeting will be November 18. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Submitted by Priscilla McAnally, Library Director For Eva Dickey, Secretary