10-B5 Main Street Adv Bd Min.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
May 15, 2007
City Hall Council Chambers
107 East Kaufman Street
4:00 p.m.
A meeting of the members of the Paris Main Street Advisory Board was held Tuesday, May 15, 2007
at 4:00 p.m., at City Hall Council Chambers.
PRESENT: Jennifer Long (Vice Chairman)
Lisa House
Karol Lyn Moore
Pike Burkhart
Zach Saffle
Cindy Allcorn
Zach Saffle
ABSENT:
Linda Knox
Casey Rose
Walt Brown
Drew Crawford
Minutes
February 26,' 2007 and March 20, 2007 minutes were reviewed by board members and a motion was
made by Zach Saffle to approve the minutes as prepared. Pike Burkhart seconded and minutes were
unanimously approved.
Discussion/recommendations for advisory board members
Several board members terms expired March 31st, 2007 and there was not a board meeting the
following month in April, therefore explaining the delay in appointing & re-appointing new board
members. In the past, community members interested in serving on the advisory board have either
contacted a council member, Main Street advisory board member or the Main Street manager to
express their desire to serve on the board. The following information was discussed at the board
meeting. Cindy Allcorn submitted a nomination form for Larry Womack, owner of Rosie's Antiques
located on the square. Cindy shared that Larry has approached her on several occasions to express an
interest in serving on the board. Cindy also stated that Mr. Womack has a vested interest in
downtown and that he has the time to dedicate to board meetings as well as events. He was a
merchant marine and employee of Kimberly Clark for 23 years prior to his retirement. Beth Golden,
main street manager, brought two names to the board for consideration. Marvin Gorley who is a
professional photographer and one of Paris' most noted historians. Mr. Gorley supports downtown
projects and can bring his art expertise to the board. He has supported our fundraising efforts by
providing most of the artwork for our Sayonara Summer auction held last fall, we raised $6,500, much
of that amount coming from high bids for his one of kind photographs of Paris. Kari Daniel was the
other name presented by Beth Golden for consideration. Ms. Daniel is a web designer and graphics
artist, as well as downtown merchant and resident. She has expressed an interest in serving on the
board and has offered her skills and expertise in our marketing and promotions plans. Matthew
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Coyle recommended Wyatt Bowden for the board. Wyatt owns Full Blast entertainment which is a
sound productions company and also works downtown. Wyatt was responsible for providing the
mechanical bull at the last Pumpkin Festival and emceeing that event for both days. Pike Burkhart Sr.
expressed that he may be resigning from the main street board in the future due to time constraints
and scheduling conflicts. He is remaining on the board at this time however he wanted it noted for
future recommendations. Zach Saffle requested to be re-appointed to the advisory board. Matthew
Coyle and Karol Lyn Moore who are currently alternated requested regular appointments - their
attendance is regular.
Committee Reports
Organization - No report.
Design - The committee met and has developed an initial design for the Market Square signage. The
information has been delivered to a sign company for initial draft design and cost estimates. The
committee will reconvene to finalize sign design before installation.
Promotions - No report.
Economic Restructuring - No report.
Requests for Future Agenda Items
Board retreat for new advisory board members
Discussion of committee organization
A motion to adjourn was made by Pike Burkhart and seconded by Zach Saffle. Meeting was
adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Approved this 19th day of June 2007.
Jennifer Long, Vice Chairman
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