11/17/2020 MinutesPARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday November 17.. 2020
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
Notice is hereby given that the Paris Economic Development Corporation shall meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 17, 2020. The meeting will be held by video conference or teleconference through
�,: ""- m ; SII'.. - and to join, access with Meeting ID: 882 6530 2812, Password: 103617. The matters to be discussed
and acted upon are as follows:
MINUTES
Board Members Present:
Josh Bray, Chairman
Shay Bills, Vice -Chairman
Mihir Pankaj, Secretary/Treasurer
Curtis Fendley
Chase Coleman
Stephen Terrell
A.J. Hashmi
Ex -Officio Members Present:
Grayson Path, City Manager
Pam Anglin, PJC President
Paula Portugal, City Councilor
Call to Order
Staff Present:
Maureen Hammond, Executive Director
Chris Stout, Economic Development Associate
Paula Brownfield, Administrative Assistant
Guest(s) Present:
City Council Liaison:
Renae Stone
Clayton Pilgrim
Legal Counsel:
Casey Gain, PEDC Attorney
Mr. Bray called the monthly meeting of the Paris Economic Development Corporation to order at 5:30 p.m. on
November 17, 2020.
Invocation
Ms. Bills gave the invocation.
Welcome and Ooenin Remarks
Mr. Bray stated the COVID-19 outbreak in the Paris community has led the Board to ZOOM meetings for the
foreseeable future.
Citizens' Inout
Mr. Bray stated no emails were received from citizens. The Citizens' Input was closed.
Discuss and Consider Al2proval. of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 20 2020
Dr. Hashmi made a motion to approve the October 20`x' minutes as presented. Mr. Fendley seconded the motion. Vote
was 7 -ayes to 0 -nays.
Discuss and Consider Approval of the October 2020 Financial Statements
Mr. Pankaj reminded the Board October starts a new fiscal year. Any September invoices received were paid in
September to close out the fiscal year. He pointed out this October's sales tax increased by $19,000.00 over last
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October. Mr. Coleman made a motion to approve the October financial statements. Dr. Hashmi seconded the motion.
Vote was 7 -ayes to 0 -nays.
Discuss and Consider Angnovall of Appointment of Executive Director to Keel),Paris Beautiful Board
Ms. Hammond told the Board she was asked to serve on the Keep Paris Beautiful Board. The City and the County
are partners with a core mission of beautification and environmental improvement. Mr. Fendley made a motion to
approve the appointment of Ms. Hammond to the Keep Paris Beautiful Board for a one-year term. Mr. Terrell
seconded the motion. Vote was 7 -ayes to 0 -nays.
Pro^ect Updates:
American SpiralWeld Pipe
• Bottom Line will be completing the Phase Two rail before Thanksgiving. A site visit is scheduled next
week, and we will send an email with details for those wanting to attend.
• Pipe production will start in January.
Discuss Future Agenda Items
No future agenda items were discussed.
Adjourn
Dr. Hashmi made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Bills seconded the motion. Vote was 7 -ayes to 0 -nays. The meeting
adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Paula Brownfield
Administrative Assistant
Paris Economic Development Corporation