03-B Main St. Adv Bd Min 09-21-05
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
~tember 21, 2005
City Hall Annex
150 SE 1st Street
3:00 p.m.
A meeting of the members of the Paris Main Street Adv. Board
was held Wed. Sept. 21, 2005 at 3 p.m., ln the Aikin
Building. Zach Saffle, Chairman, presided.
PRESENT: Linda Suarez Knox, Barbara Wilson, Walt Brown
(Alt.), David House, Suzy Harper, Pike Burkhart (Alt.),
Jennifer Long
ABSENT: Bailey Gant (Alt.), Renee Harvey (Alt.), Drew Crawford
Zach Saffle called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
August 24, 2005 minutes were reviewed by board members and a
motion was made by Pike Burkhart to approve the minutes as
prepared. Suzy Harper seconded and minutes were unanimously
approved.
Committee Reports
} Organization Committee - Zach Saffle reported that his
committee had not met but expressed an interest to focus
on Historic Downtown signage placement. Pike Burkhart
suggested a meeting with TxDOT officials to discuss the
possibility of courtesy signs at the gateways just
outside the Paris city limits. He will coordinate and
notify Main Street Advisory Board members as well as
Chamber of Commerce representatives . Possibility of
tapping into hotel/motel tax as funding for signage was
also mentioned.
} Promotions Committee - Beth Golden reported that her
commi ttee had not met but would like to schedule a
meeting in November to focus efforts on a Main Street
website and new communications tools such as newsletters
or emails.
} Design Committee - No Report.
} Economic Restructuring Committee - No Report.
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Christmas Decorations - There are lights in the trees,
however we are unsure if they are in good condition. We do
have stock Christmas light pole banners that we can use. An
interest in lights on the buildings also expressed. Lights
are already in place but some are in disrepair. A meeting
with a lighting representative is in order to determine the
possibility of restoration.
Festival of Pumpkins - An update on the festival was
requested. Beth Golden informed board members that
fundraising was tough this year due to several natural
disasters and the loss of a previous large donor. $2800.00
has been collected and musical acts have been booked.
Everything is lining up well and no maj or problems were
reported. 2 - 20X20 tents are being donated by HWH for the
garden club and the antique tractor club.
Discussion: Thinking of adopting a Sister City. Wal t Brown
recommended de Nimes, France. More research will continue
regarding this possible connection.
Pike Burkhart motioned to adjourn and Walt Brown seconded.
Meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Approved this 19~ day of October 2005.
Barbara Wilson, Vice Chairman Signature
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