03-B Main St. Adv Bd Min 1-18-06
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
January 18, 2006
Aikin Building
23 East Plaza
3:00 p.m.
A meeting of the members of the Paris Main Street Advisory Board was held Wed. January 18, 2006 at
3:00 p.m., at the Aikin Building. Beth Golden, Main Street Coordinator, presided.
PRESENT: Barbara Wilson
Pike Burkhart
David House
Suzy Harper
Jennifer Long
ABSENT:
Bailey Cant (Alt.)
Renee Harvey (Alt.)
Zach Saffle (Chairman)
Walt Brown
Drew Crawford (Alt.)
Linda Knox
Beth Golden called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m.
November 16, 2005 minutes were reviewed by advisory board members and a motion was made by
Suzy Harper to approve the minutes as prepared. Pike Burkhart seconded and minutes were
unanimously approved.
Committee Reports
~ Organization Committee - Numerous meetings are scheduled for
January and February regarding new entry way signs and the establishment of directional
signage for downtown. Main Street representatives will attend an upcoming meeting to
provide input on the design of the new entry way signs. That meeting is scheduled for
Monday January 23rd at 1:00 p.m.
~ Promotions Committee - A meeting was not held therefore a report was not provided.
~ Design Committee - A meeting was not held therefore a report was not provided.
~ Economic Restructuring Committee - A meeting was not held therefore a
report was not provided.
Election of Officers
Barbara Wilson nominated Zach Saffle to serve as chairman of the advisory board, Suzy Harper
seconded that motion and the board unanimously approved. Barbara Wilson nominated Jennifer
Long to serve as vice-chairman of the board and Suzy Harper seconded that motion and the board
unanimously approved. Both Zach Saffle and Jennifer Long accepted their positions. Barbara Wilson
made a motion to nominate Beth Golden as secretary of the board. Beth Golden stated that Texas
Main Street suggests a member of the advisory board hold the position of secretary opposed to the
Main Street manager. At this time there were no other nominations for secretary. Beth Golden will
continue to take minutes due to hearing no other nominations for the position of secretary.
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Board Retreat
The board discussed the retreat and agreed that we need to hold the retreat as soon as possible in
order to establish 2006 goals. The board chose February I, 2006 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. as the
date. Refreshments will be provided and goals and objectives will be the primary focus of the
meeting. Pike Burkhart stated that he would like previous year's goals mailed out with the agenda
packet in order to prepare for the upcoming meeting. He also encouraged Main Street Coordinator to
encourage all board members to attend the meeting, even alternates. Main Street Coordinator agreed
to all requests made by Mr. Burkhart.
A motion was made by Suzy Harper to adjourn and seconded by Jennifer Long. The meeting was
adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Approved this 1st day of February 2006.
Zach Saffle, Chairman Signature
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