02/13/2024 MinutesPresent:
Absent:
1. Citizen forum:
MINUTES OF THE MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
PARIS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN
PARIS TEXAS 75460
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 13 2024
Board Members: Greg Kee, Glee Emmite, Tyrone Hayden, William Walker
City Representatives: Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager;
Rob Vine, Deputy City Manager;
Board members: Kari Daniel, Seth Walker
City Representatives: Mayor Reginald Hughes
No one presented at citizens forum.
2. Review minutes from the October 10, 2023 -Chairman:
A motion was made to approve the meeting minutes by Glee Emmite. Motion was seconded by
Tyrone Hayden. 4 ayes, 0 nays
3. Discussion and possible action on the following Building Improvement Grant reimbursement:
Mr. Spencer O'Connor represented Paris Community Theatre request for approval of
funding for the restoration of the front windows of the plaza. The 2001 windows were
completely rebuilt with new wood, and keeping the historic glass and the existing profile. The
windows were made with Mortis and Tenon design, and photographs of the design were
reviewed by the board. The PCT did expend the funds needed for a 50150 match in the
amount of $5000. The building improvement grant was requested in July 2023 and project
was completed within the one year for completion timeframe of the grant. A motion was
made by Tyrone Hayden to approve the grant reimbursement in the amount of $5000. Motion
was seconded by William Walker. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.
4. Transforming Strategies Review:
Chairman Kee gave a brief update of the Transforming Strategies adopted by the board.
5. Reports:
a. Board Members
Chairman Kee gave an update on Wine Fest planning, the new VIP experience and the fact that we
are full now with vendors.
b. PDA
Glee Emmite gave an update on events in downtown- Stores will be open on Sunday April 7, before
the Eclipse, and a commemorative postal cancellation station will be set up for the event along with
a Historic Marker Dedication on the McDonald House
c. VCC
Becky Semple was not present to give a report, Cheri was able to get give a small update that the
chamber is looking for sponsors for the 903 Concerts. Glee attended the hotelier meeting with
Becky and they are preparing for the eclipse event.
6. Review Building Improvement Grant and Main Street Board Activities account information:
The board reviewed Big Grant funds and the Main Street Fund accounts balances. Cheri made a
proposal to combine the two accounts and make the accounting easier at the finance department.
The grants and project funding would just go through one account, and all funding will be
reviewed upon request project funding or when a Building Improvement Grant is requested.
7. Coordinators Report:
The Main Street Board was asked to review the transforming strategies document, and look for
their name on project leads, and begin to determine next steps for getting to work on their
proposed projects.
Other items discussed were going to MyGov for sign ups, grand theatre abatement, Paris
Development Code Manual, 1' street stakeholders meeting.
She also reminded everyone that there is an attendance policy, for boards.
8. Future agenda items:
No future agenda items discussed. Board adjourned at 5:31 p.m.