05/10/2022 MinutesMAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
Paris City Council Chambers
107 E. Kaufman
Paris Texas 75460
Tuesday May 10, 2022
4:3OP.M.
Greg Kee
Kari Daniel
Glee F,nnnitc
"I,yrone Llayden
STAFF:
Cheri Bedford
Andrew Mack, Director of Planning and
Development
Rob Vine, Assistant City Manager
Guests:
Janes Belcher
Absent:
Williali Walker, Board Member
Mahir Pankaj, Council Liaison
1. Board Chair, Greg Kee called the meeting to order at 4:45p.m.
2. Mr James Belcher addressed the board about a private property on the Southeast side of 4`h SW that
looked unsightly, and didn't put off a good impression when coming into the district.
3. The election of a secretary was tabled.
4. A motion was made by Kari Daniel to approve the meeting minutes of April 2022 meeting, seconded by
Tyrone Hayden, motion carries.
5. The board discussed the Texas Downtown Association President awards, and it was decided that the
property located at 134 1" SW owned by Chris Dux be nominated as a best renovation project.
Information will be sent to Chris Dux and Glee Emmite to begin the process.
Greg is working on the Brochure for downtown new and newer business guide doing some proofing.
Glee gave a report on the Express Professionals Carriage and donations were received for the Downtown
lighting project. The PDA received $300 towards the project to light downtown.
Glee gave a brief report of the renovations going on in the historic district.
Becky Semple gave an update on all the activities the VCC and Chamber are managing.
Kari Daniel gave a report on the Christmas committee. They are looking at a cost of $2500 for storage
bins, tree stands, and lighting for an $18 ft tall tree and potentially projectors to put snowflakes on the
buildings.
The date was set for August 5 & 6"' for Mini Golf.
Coordinators Report:
Texas Capital Fund sidewalk grant for 1" Street procuring an administrator
Vacant property registry and rental licensing for HD -2
National Main Street
Farmers Market season opening May 7, good day for all
Electrical upgrades on I" Street and Farmers Market to assist with events
TDA awards
Stop Sign Study to go to council June 13'h.
Suggestions for Main Street Board to do a monthly walk around to meet businesses and discuss their
challenges and successes and how we can help.
Mayors Rehab of the Month goes to 102 Clarksville, Ellen Green and Leif Lindblom
What's your Why for Preservation Month- telling the stories of those who do preservation and using social
media to promote them. This will be in lieu of Imagine the Possibilities tours.
Hearing no future agenda items the Greg Kee adjourned the meeting at 5:17 p.m.
Approved this day of_—. 2022
Greg Kee, Chair