05/18/2026 MinutesMINUTES OF THE PARIS VISITORS AND CONVENTION COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
May 18, 2026
The Paris Visitors and Convention Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 4:00 p.m. on May 18, 2026, at the
Lamar County Chamber of Commerce board room, 8 West Plaza, Paris, TX.
Present: Board Members: Thomas McMonagle, Bradley Hilliard, Brittany Iltis, Kristi Hearne, Chadlee Johnston, Brandon
Kellum, Anwar Scott, Mihir Pankaj and Alicia Moore.
City Representatives: none.
Absent: Board Members: Lindsey Bounds, Cody Head, Monica Clement, Josh Williams, and Lindsey Thorns.
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 2026. A motion to approve was made by Bradley Hilliard, seconded by
Anwar Scott. Motion carried. 8 ayes, 0 nays.
4. Receive financial report of April 2026, by Paul Allen. A motion to approve was made by Kristi Hearne seconded by
Thomas McMonagle. Motion carried. 8 ayes. 0 nays.
5. Discuss and act on funding request for Diamond Boys, North Tier 1 Jr. Boys, June 20-24, 2026. Based on the scoring
criteria, a motion to approve $1775 was made by Brandon Kellum, seconded by Alicia Moore. Motion carried. 8 ayes.
0 nays.
6. Discuss and act on funding request for Diamond Youth, North Div 2AAA, June 27-30, 2026. Based on the scoring
criteria, a motion to approve $1900 was made by Brandon Kellum, seconded by Bradley Hilliard. Motion carried. 8
ayes. 0 nays.
7. Discuss and act on funding request for North Div lAAA, June 27-30, 2026. Based on the scoring criteria, a motion
to approve $1900 was made by Brandon Kellum, seconded by Bradley Hilliard. Motion carried. 8 ayes. 0 nays.
8. Discuss and act on funding request for North Division Ozone 1 Regional, June 27-30, 2026. Based on the scoring
criteria, a motion to approve $1900 was made by Thomas McMonagle, seconded by Krisit Hearne. Motion carried. 8 ayes.
0 nays.
9. Discuss and act on funding request for North Division Ozone 2, June 27-30, 2026. Based on the scoring criteria, a
motion to approve $1900 was made by Thomas McMonagle seconded by Krisit Hearne. Motion carried. 8 ayes. 0 nays.
10. Paul Allen gave an update on Visit Paris Passport Campaign. Passports will be available at the participating hotels and
businesses. DeadCat is working on highlighting participants.
11. Karen gave an update on events. Bowling tournament went well and Paris Art Fair was a success
12. Adjourn.
There being no further business, A Motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Anwar Scott seconded by Board
Member Brandon Kellum.
Motion carried, 8 ayes — 0 nays. Chadlee Johnston, Chairman, adjourned the meeting at 4:25 p.m.