02/10/2026 MinutesMINUTES OF THE MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN ST.
February 10, 2026
Present: Kim Kalina, Tyrone Hayden, Mary Hart,
Glee Emmite
City Representatives: Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager
Rose Beverly, City Manager
Absent: Will Walker, Melissa Jones, Kevin Moore,
Karen Dougherty/VCC Representative
1. Call meeting to order.
Co -Chairman, Mary Hart, called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. She shared the Vision
and Mission statements.
2. Citizen Foram:
No one came forward to speak
3. Approve minutes from the meeting of January 19, 2026.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Board Member Kim Kalina and seconded
by Board Member Glee Emmitte. Motion carried, _4_ayes — _0— nays.
4. Committee Reports:
A. Workplan Updates from Committee Members:
Kim Kalina- attended the city council meeting regarding city-wide strategic planning.
Shared the evaluation with Cheri on our progress of transformational goals. Currently
involved in Paris Art Movement Meetings to discuss the Art Fair. As far as the Wine
Festival, she will continue to assist with social media.
Mary Hart- Made rounds with Cheri Bedford to discuss WineFest and any downtown
issues with local downtown businesses. Also working on the Paris Area Arts Alliance
Art Fair. Main Street is a partner for this event.
Tyrone Hayden- nothing to report
Glee Emmite- Busy signing up wineries for the WineFest in April. 85% successful.
Contacted the 81h and 9' today.
Historic Preservation Commission: have not met for 2 months, but the next meeting
is scheduled for tomorrow with the new commissioner and they plan to approve grants.
Paris Downtown Association- Misti Scott, president, discussed a successful season for
downtown businesses. They recently hosted the Chocolate Stroll. In February, there
will be officer's meetings to get events for the year out on social media earlier so they
can have a larger crowd. March 14th- mini golf event planned that is family friendly.
The downtown merchant of the month program is going strong. They receive a
sandwich board for the month advertising that they are the business of the month as
well as a 100.00 gift certificate from their business to give away. PDA is partnering
with Main Street for the WineFest.
ChamberNCC- Karen Dougherty shared an update on events. Indoor archery was a
big success with 7 states, 123 shooters over 2 days with 53 kids for the kid shoot. Tower
City comedy festival was rescheduled due to the ice storm. Feb. 24th is the Kayak
Championship at Bois D'Arc Lake. 2/27 is Pancake Days for Kiwanis. 3/28 is Pump
track Classic. We now have lights at the Pumpjack Track.
5. Coordinator's Report- Cheri Bedford
Inquired Karen Daugherty from the Paris Visitors and Convention Council about what
they do to bring people downtown when there are events around town. Karen shared
that events can be added to the Visit Paris TX Facebook page. They have QR Codes
that they share at their events that let attendees know of what is around town.
WineFest-Cheri has confirmed the Gibraltar Hotel for the VIP Event during
WineFest. Walt Reep and Greg Kee will host the VIP Event. We plan to offer
different bags and a wine -tasting experience for up to 75 people (up from 50 last
year). VIP attendees will not have to check in to attend the 6-9 event. She is working
on the artwork for WineFest. LCH Association promotes the history of Paris and has
a committee of people for America 250. We are all in agreement to use the America
250 Logo this year on our wine glasses. Ticket sales start tomorrow. Cheri has
secured 10 businesses for the WineFest. We need 3 more foodies.
Placer Al- have input all business addresses downtown for the local businesses to
obtain good data as far as who is downtown, when and for how long.
BIG Grants- We paid out $132,950. We will take pictures with the recent recipients.
If you are available, please attend.
First St.- concrete footers are being installed. Second set of pavers have been ordered.
6. Future Agenda Items
Beverly Ables workshop to discuss strategic planning training will be March 16 or
30. We will let you know.
7. Adjournment.
There being no further business, A Motion to adjourn was made by Board Member
Glee Emmitte and seconded by Board Member Tyrone Hayden. Motion carried, 4_
ayes —0 nays. Mary Hart, Co -Chair, adjourned the meeting at 5:08 p.m.
Ke in Moore, Chairma