08/13/2024 MinutesMINUTES OF THE MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
PARIS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN
PARIS, TEXAS 75460
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024
Present: Board Members: Glee Emmite, Melissa Jones, Tyrone Hayden,
Becky Semple, Kim Kafina, Mary Hart, Kevin
Moore
City Representatives: Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager;
Osei Amo-Mensah , Director of Planning and
Community Development
Citizens: Ryan Matthews
Not present: William Walker
Vice Chairman Enimite called the meeting to order at 4:30pin,
1. Citizen forum:
No one presented at citizens far
2. Welcome New Members
Bedford introduced new members: Kim Kalina, Kevin Moore and Mary Hart.
3. Review minutes from the July meeting:
A motion was, made to approve the July meeting minutes by Hayden. Motion was
seconded bY Moore. 7 ayes, 0 nays,
4. Building Improvement Grant reimbursement of $5000 for 39 N Main Street - Ryan
Matthews, Paris Brewery. - Matthews went over the projects that had been completed, most
under budget. Progress photos were also shared. Bedford informed the board that
Matthews had completed all the requirements to receive the funding. Jones made a motion
to award the reimbursement of $5000 to Matthews. Hart seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
5. Main Street Advisory Board Purpose Statement - A copy of the updated Purpose Statement
was given to the board for review and approval. Moore made a motion that the Board
adopt the new purpose statement. Hart seconded. Motion unanimously passed,
6. Main Street Advisory Board Accountability - Each board member was given a copy of the
accountability form. Hart, being new to the board, stated that she was grateful to know
what the expectations and responsibilities are,
7. Election of Officers: Emrnite nominated Jones to remain as secretary. Jones nominated
Emmite for Chairman. Ernmite also nominated Hart for Vice -Chairman. There was no
other nominations.
8. Coordinators Report - Coordinator Bedford provided each board member with a Main
Street Binder, including all pertinent information concerning the Main Street Project.
Bedford encouraged members to familiarize themselves with the information, as well as the
Main Street America and Texas Main Street websites. Bedford introduced Director Amo-
Mensah, who briefly spoke to the board. Bedford promoted a small business webinar on
building a digital footprint, happening on August 22, at 2:00prn. Also a small business
development meeting was announced for September 24, at 6:00pm.
9. Hart made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Hart seconded. Motion passed. Board
adjourned at 5.- 42 p. in.
10. Following adjournment, the Board took a bri(ffwalking survey lour. Bet#6rd gave an
itn'brinative lour, explaining the plans, for Ist Street, the Plaza, the Farmers Market,
Future agenda items;
Nofuture agenda items discussed.
Chairman