03/12/2024 MinutesPARIS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN
PARIS, TEXAS 75460
TUESDAY, MARCH 12.,2024
Present: Board Members: Greg Kee, Glee Emmite, Tyrone Hayden, William Walker, Seth,
Melissa Jones
'City Representatives: Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager;
Rob Vine, Deputy City Manager;
Absent: Board members: Kari Daniel
City Representatives: Mayor Reginald Hughes
1. Citizen forum:
No one presented at citizens forum.
2. Review minutes from the February -Chairman:
A motion was made to approve the meeting minutes by Willian Walker. Motion was seconded by
Tyrone Hayden. 6 ayes, 0 nays
3, Discussion and possible action on the following Election of Secretary for the board:
A motion was made by Glee Emmile to nominate newly -elected member Melissa Jones for the
position of'secretary. Motion was seconded by William Walker After learning the secretarial
duties, clones accepted the nomination. Motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays.
4. Committee Reports, Transforming Strategies, Board Member Review:
Cheri Bedford gave a detailed explanation of the Transforming Strategies adopted by the board,
specifically targeting due dates and the importance of `discussing and starting now in order for
projects to be deliverable by due dates. This will also help us fill out the National Main Street
report at the end oj'the year.
a. PDA
Glee,Emmite gave an update on events in downtown- In honor of St. Patrick, Clarksville Street will
be closed from the Square to 2nd street for activities. (This is not a PDA sponsored event). Putt
Putt Golf event will be Ilam -Spm will be March 23. PDA has purchased 15, 000 pair and is down
to 6,000pair of eclipse glasses. Stores will be open on Sunday April 7, before the Eclipse, and a
commemorative postal cancellation station will be set up for the event. She also noted that Paris
Cq#ee Downtown is the newest PDA member
b. Historic Preservation
Cheri was able to get give a small update that there was a special meeting with 10 applications
regarding buildings. People are working in downtown right now, everywhere you look.
Welcome, Melissa Jones, to the Board. Details about the free Mobile Planetarium were given.
The Rotary Club of Paris and friends are partnering with Cheri to work it. Financial sponsors
were Glee Emmite, CU7X and the City of Paris. HWHprovided an in kind donation of the old
Paris High gym for a venue. Other items discussed were multiple informational meetings
regarding the Eclipse, updating the Farmers Market Restroom access, is, street property owners
meeting and importance of bump -outs, lawn improvement on Plaza, Farmers Market coming up
soon.
WineFest: Glee and Melissa have entertainment, Greg has VIP, Cheri is coordinating details
with wineries, restaurants and venues. Tickets and volunteer signups on �i,_swinefestxoni.
Swag stuff ng will be Thursday the 11th starting at 4:36pm. This will serve as our monthly board
meeting. Melissa will assist Cheri on social media. Will and Seth will speak with venues
regarding tables and chairs. High Cotton Kitchen was Best Food Vendor 2023. A certiflcate will
be presented to them. Post -event thank you notes will be sent, by Melissa, to all participants.
Melissa reported that 4 secured musicians and will be working on more.
7. Future agenda items:
Nojourn. Board
./uture agenda items discussed Will made a motion and Glee seconded to ad
adjourned at 5:30 p.m.