06-B PEDC Mtg Min 4-16-07
Paris Economic Development Corporation
Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2007
Board Members
Present: Sims Norment
Glen Bawcum
Rodney Bass
Dick Severson
John Wright
Staff Present: Pete Kampfer
Mindy Moree
Ex-officio Members
Present: Richard Manning
Kent McIlyar
Chuck Superville
Guest
Present:
Charles Waldrum
Laurie O'Neal
Rodney Pollard
President Sims Norment called the meeting to order at 4:08 P.M.
Minutes from the March 21, 2007 meeting were unanimously approved on a
motion made by Glen Bawcum seconded by Rodney Bass.
Pete Kampfer reported on the financial report for the month of March 2007.
On a motion made by Dick Severson seconded by Glen Bawcum the financial report was
approved unanimously.
Pete Kampfer gave a brief report on the following: new web site and branding
efforts; industrial park clustering plan; future PEDC board workshop; TEDC's 2007 best
practices award for the City of Paris; new clerical staffhire; Sulphur River Regional
Mobility initiative; and workforce development and expansion projects.
New Business: Pete Kampfer gave a brief report on the Base Line Study, strategic
plan and community development study via Texas A & M.
Mr. Kampfer reported on the letter from TxDOT requesting assistance for funding
for the widening ofDS 82 East and 271 South. County Judge Chuck Superville reported
that the financial need was $311,000 for the right of way construction. Judge Superville
asked the PEDC board to consider on a future agenda item to help with funding the
highway projects. Pete Kampfer reported he would be in contact with TxDOT to gather
the information needed. In addition, he will study whether our City 4a tax can be used in
this manner.
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Pete Kampfer presented the 130 Billboard proposal to the board, with the
suggestion that PEDC fund half the monthly rate and the Visitors and Convention
Council will fund the remaining half. Rodney Bass made a motion to approve the
proposal and the motion passed on second by Glen Bawcum. The motion passed with 4
in favor of and 1 opposition by Sims Norment.
With no further business to come before the board the meeting was adjourned at
4:50 p.m. on a motion made by Rodney Bass seconded by Glen Bawcum.
Respectfully submitted,
Mindy Moree
Administrative Director
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