07/14/2026 MinutesMINUTES OF THE MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
July 14, 2026
The MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD of the City of Paris met for a
regular session at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2026, at the PARIS CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS 107 E. KAUFMAN PARIS, TEXAS 75460.
Present: Board Members: Kevin Moore, Kim Kalina, Michelle Scribner,
Paula Shoffeitt, and Alexis Phillips
City Representatives: Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager, Hayley
Reynolds, Assistant
Absent: Board Members: Mary Hart, Melissa Jones, and Karen
DoughertyNCC Rep
1. Call meeting to order.
Chairman, Kevin Moore, called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m. He shared the Vision
and Mission statements. Kevin asked new members to take a moment to introduce
themselves. Welcome to new members Paula Shoffeitt, Michelle Scribner, and Alexis
Phillips.
2. Citizen Forum:
No one in attendance to speak.
3. Approve minutes from the meeting of June 2026.
A Motion to approve this item was made by Board Member Kim Kalina and seconded by
Board Member Paula Shoffeitt. Motion carried, 5 ayes — _0— nays.
4. Partnership Reports:
A. Paris Downtown Association: Misti Scott, President of the Paris Downtown Association,
was asked to give a summary of her organization's activities. Misti briefly defined the
PDA and welcomed the new members. She shared about Paris Fashion Week, which is
new to the downtown area, happening at the end of September and beginning of
October. The Christmas Parade will be announced next week. Misti is requesting that
the MSAB consider helping with financing asocial media person for events. This can
be put on the future agenda items.
B. Visitor Center- Karen Dougherty was absent. Kevin Moore, Chair, shared that the
903 Concert Series was very successful. They have considered doing this again in the
fall. Tour de Paris is this coming Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m. They are projecting
several hundred riders. The race begins at the Love Civic Center and rides through the
downtown square and Farmer's Market before going to the countryside of Paris.
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5. Receive report/presentation from Businesses applying for Building Improvement Grants.
114 S Main, and Sarah Coyle Sain from the new Barber Shop in downtown Paris have
requested matching funds from the Building Improvement Grant to help with the
renovation project that is now complete. The project entailed AC, paint, plumbing,
electric, a refurbished entry fagade, etc. The total project was over $100,000 in
investment. The interior was over the $10,000 required to receive matching funds up to
$5,000.
A motion was made to approve grant reimbursement for $5000 matching funds by board
member Paula Shoffeitt and seconded by board member Michelle Scribner. Motion
carried, 5 ayes — _0_ nays.
6. Board Committee Reports:
Workplan Updates from Committee Members:
Kim Kalina- discussed updating the downtowntx.org website.
Kevin Moore- discussed the walk -around of board members with Cheri and encouraged
another Google poll to find the best date for everyone.
Election of Officers: Kevin Moore expressed his desire to remain chair for another year.
Board member Kim Kalina moved to approve. Seconded by board member Michelle
Scribner. Motion carried, _5_ayes — _0_ nays.
Vice Chair- A motion by board chair Kevin Moore was made for Mary Hart to remain as
vice chair. Motion was seconded by board member Michelle Scribner. Motion carried,
_5 ayes — _0_ nays.
Secretary- Kevin Moore motioned that Kim Kalina remains as secretary. Seconded by
board member Paula Shoffeitt. Motion carried, ___,5_ayes — _0_ nays.
Coordinator's Report: Cheri Bedford shared: The First Street project including bump outs
is progressing. The name "The Rue" and they are working on the trademark for the
location. The city will be hosting the grand opening. The extension has been approved for
the 22nd. The parking lot across from The Gibraltar Hotel will be getting striped this week.
Trees have been donated. Solar lights have been added and will be usable in about 6 weeks.
On July 27th, Cheri will be presenting to the City Council at 5:30 and would like board
members to attend. She will be attending a preservation conference July 23-26. Cheri
shared a little about herself and her position with the new members and encouraged the
new members to make an appointment with her to learn more about their roles as board
members. Cheri is working on a retreat for all board members so that we can update our
workplan.
Hayley Reynolds, Main Street Assistant: Farmer's Market- We are up 30% in attendance.
Hayley attributes the increased attendance to social media and creation of mini events
during the farmer's market itself. Farmer's Market guidelines are to increase
accountability. We have 10 sponsors for the Festival of Pumpkins but are still looking for
more. Email me if you want to be on the committee for this. Key dates: Hatch Chili Fest
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Saturday September 5, just before Labor Day, and Salsa on the Square will be
Septemberl9th. Artwork has been approved for these events.
7. Future Agenda Items:
Look in committee for FOP, find out about the availability of Beverly Abel from Mesquite
Tx. regarding our retreat, and social media request from PDA.
There being no further business, Kevin Moore, Chairman, adjourned the meeting at 5:36 p.m.
Kevin Moore, diairman