11/17/2025 MinutesMINUTES OF THE PARIS VISITORS AND CONVENTION COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
November 17, 2025
The Paris Visitors and Convention Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at
4:00 p.m. on November 17, 2025, at the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce board room, 8
West Plaza, Paris, TX.
Present: Board Members: Thomas McMonagle, Bradley Hilliard, Josh Williams, Monica
Clement, Anwar Scott, Alicia Moore, Lindsey Thoms, and Brandon Kellum.
City Representatives: None.
Absent: Board Members: Lindsey Bounds, Brittany Iltis, Kristi Hearne, Cody Head,
Chadlee Johnston.
1. Call meeting to order.
Paul Allen called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
2. Citizens' Forum. Alix Putnam stated that if anyone would like to talk with her about her
perspective on moving the Eiffel Tower she was open to conversations.
3. Approve minutes from the meeting of October 2025. A motion to approve was made by
Thomas McMonagle, seconded by Brandon Kellum. Motion carried. 8 ayes, 0 nays.
4. Receive financial report of October 2025, by Paul Allen. A motion to approve was made
by Brad Hilliard, seconded by Brandon Kellum. Motion carried. 8 ayes. 0 nays.
5. Discuss and act on funding request for 8th Annual Tower City Comedy Festival, January
22-241 2026. Based on the scoring criteria, a motion to approve $2250 was made by
Monica Clement, seconded by Alicia Moore. Motion carried. 8 ayes. 0 nays.
6. Karen Dougherty stated that the Railyard had 12 teams, 9 teams for PJC basketball
tournament and BBQ is coming up Dec. 6-7, 2025
7. Paul Allen stated that we moved $39k to a money market for trolley, the worth of our
trolley is 15-20k. He also stated that we visited Paris, Arkansas and had a great time. We
are adding a kayak fishing event and WXG7 Jet Ski Race in April 2026.
13. Adjourn.
There being no further business, A Motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Brad
Hilliard, seconded by Board Member Josh Williams.
Motion carried, 8 ayes — 0 nays. Paul Allen, President, adjourned the meeting
at 4:24 p.m.