05/19/2025 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE PARIS VISITORS AND CONVENTION COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
May 19, 2025
The Paris Visitors and Convention Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at
4:00 p.m. on May 19, 2025, at the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce board room, 8 West
Plaza, Paris, TX.
Present: Board Members: Chadlee Johnston, Brandon Kellum, Monica Clement, Bud Mistry,
Eric Guillot, Bradley Hilliard, Anwar Scott, Paul Strunc, Kristie Hearne, Lindsey Bounds, Denise
Moffitt, and Lindsay Thoms.
City Representatives: None.
Absent: Board Members: Misty Halcomb, Thomas McMonigle, Cody Head
1. Call meeting to order.
Chadlee Johnston called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
2. Citizens’ Forum. No one present.
3. Approve minutes from the meeting of April 2025. A motion to approve was made by
Brad Hilliard, seconded by Brandon Kellum. Motion carried. 11 ayes, 0 nays.
4. Receive financial report of April 2025, by Denise Moffitt. A motion to approve was made
by Eric Guillot, seconded by Bud Mistry. Motion carried. 11 ayes. 0 nays.
5. Discuss and act on funding request for NE Tx Classic Car Show on June 14, 2025. Based
on the scoring criteria a motion to approve $2500 was made by Monica Clement, seconded
by Lindsey Thoms. Motion carried. 11 ayes. 0 nays.
6. Discuss and act on funding request for Diamond Youth Baseball Division 1 AAA on June
28-30, 2025. Based on the scoring criteria a motion to approve $2150 was made by
Brandon Kellum, seconded by Eric Guillot. Motion carried. 11 ayes. 0 nays.
7. Discuss and act on funding request for Diamond Youth Baseball Division 2 AAA on June
28-30, 2025. Based on the scoring criteria a motion to approve $2150 was made by
Brandon Kellum, seconded by Eric Guillot. Motion carried. 11 ayes. 0 nays.
8. Karen Dougherty stated that the ASA, Senior Bowling tournament and SDBA boat races
were all a success. Jettribe is coming May 23, 2025.
9.
7. Adjourn.
There being no further business, A Motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Eric
Guillot, seconded by Board Member Brad Hilliard. Motion carried, 11 ayes – 0 nays.
Chadlee Johnston, Chair, adjourned the meeting at 4:10 p.m.