06. Minutes from various meetings
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
Submittal Date: Originating Department: Presented By: Agenda Item No.:
02/23/2012
Council Date: City Clerk Janice Ellis 6.
02/27/2012
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Motion to approve.
POLICY ISSUE(S):
Record of Standing Committee.
BACKGROUND:
Paris Public Library Advisory Board minutes from the meetings of November 16, 2011; December 14,
2011; and January 17, 2012
Historic Preservation Commission minutes from the meetings of December 14, 2011 and January 11,
2012
Planning and Zoning minutes from the meeting of January 3, 2012
City Council Task Force on Substandard Structures from the meeting of February 2, 2012
Traffic Commission minutes from the meeting of October 4, 2011
Main Street Advisory Board minutes from the meeting of November 21, 2011 and January 17, 2012
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
EXHIBITS:
The attached minutes.
ACTION: BUDGET INFO:
❑ Financial Report ® Minute Order Expense $
❑ Department Report ❑ Resolution Budgeted Amt. $
❑ Presentation ❑ Ordinance YTD Actual $
❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other Acct. Name
Acct. Number
FISCAL NOTES:
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Paris Public Library Advisory Board
November 16, 2011
Minutes
The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met at 4 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2011, in the Library
Gallery. All members plus the Library Director were present when Chair Linda Vandiver called the meeting to
order.
The minutes from the previous meeting were approved as printed.
In the budget report, the Director pointed out approximately $15,000 in expenditures for library materials. There
was a question about funding for the Polaris upgrade. It will be about $1,000 and will come out of this year's
software budget.
The statistical report reflected an increase in visits but a decrease in circulation.
As of August of 2012, NETLS will be a defunct organization. There are options for other alliances such as
Amigos and NTLP. At this point, it does not appear the benefits of joining would justify the annual dues. If
circumstances change, joining one of those will be revisited.
The Director was asked to check on prices for replacing the chairs in the Gallery. She will bring back a report at
the December meeting.
The December board meeting will be moved from the 21 st to the 14th.
There being no further business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Submitted by
Debbie Anderson, Secretary
Paris Public Library Advisory Board
December 14, 2011
Minutes
The Paris Public Library Board met at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2011, in the Library
Gallery. Those members present were Alice Woodard, Pat Books, Hilda Mallory, Deborah Hatley,
Linda Vandiver, Fran Neeley, and Library Director Priscilla McAnally. Chairperson Linda Vandiver
called the meeting to order.
Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as printed.
The Director distributed the Library Summary Report and the Budget Report. She reported
Expendable Funds as $84,021 and Non-expendable Funds as $78,057.40. A budgeted amount will be
used to paint lamp posts and window frames when the weather improves.
The Director reported that she will attend the ALA mid-winter conference for one day only, that
being Saturday, January 19. She plans to see as many exhibits as possible.
A general discussion followed concerning items of interest, such as cost to public of fines;
number of volunteer hours; adult education ideas; number of memorable gifts.
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alice Woodard
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Paris Public Library Advisory Board
Minutes
January 17, 2012
The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met at 4 p.m., January 17, 2012, in the Library Gallery with Chairman
Linda Vandiver presiding. Other Board members attending were Hilda Mallory, Deborah Hatley, Alice
Woodard, Pat Books, and Debbie Anderson along with Library Director Priscilla McAnally.
Minutes from the previous meeting were approved with the correction of the date of the ALA mid-winter
conference to January 21.
February 7, the library will host a "Personal Finance for Women" seminar by Sharon Schneider from 5:30 to 8
p.m. Admission is free, but there is a limit of 25 women. The Friends of the Library will provide refreshments.
A request from FamilyWize, a provider of discount pharmacy cards, to place brochures in the library was
considered. It was decided to seek more information about the organization from the local United Way as the
request stated they were partnered with United Way.
Mayor Hashmi requested that the library have a computer class for beginners. That class will take place January
23 and will be targeted to older adults. Class size is limited to 8. The first class is already filled and there are 5
on the waiting list.
Budget and statistical reports were presented with nothing unusual on either.
There being no further business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Debbie Anderson, Secretary
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Arvin Starrett,
Chairman at 12:00 p.m.
A. The following members were present:
Arvin Starrett, Chairman
Douglas Cox
Ben Vaughan
Nancy Anderson
David Stewart
Britin Bostick
B. The following members were absent:
Paul Denney, Vice-Chairman
C. Also present Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager; and Jeanna Scott, Historic
Preservation Officer.
2. Approve previous meeting minutes. (October 12, 2011; November 9, 2011)
Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Britin Bostick to approve the meeting
minutes for October 12, 2011 and November 9, 2011. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Douglas Cox to recuse Britin Bostick
from item 3A. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consideration of and action on the, following Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. 208 South Main - Bois d ' Arc Restaurant - Britin Bostick presented the petition.
Ms. Bostick stated they want to keep fence color to match the adjacent building.
The color will be applied to the front and back fences. Motion was made by Ben
Vaughan, seconded by Douglas Cox to approve the COA. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Nancy Anderson to return Britin
Bostick to the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
C. 121 2" d Street N. E. - AT & T Building - Matt Good, AT & T representative; and
Tony Saunders Bran-Sayers Architect presented the petition. Mr. Saunders stated
they are proposing adding new equipment to keep in line with back up services
needed for the public. The installation of the new equipment will require
removing two of the existing windows and replacing them with aluminum intake
louvers to vent the new equipment. One window on the south side will require the
window being removed and the area to be enlarged to accommodate the intact
louver; additional two other windows will be removed on the east side and
replaced with aluminum intake louvers. Chairman Starrett asked if this is strictly
a building housing engineering equipment with no employees. Mr. Saunders
stated yes this building has one to two employees with a small office area; its
primary function is to house equipment. Chairman Starrett further stated that
since this is a mechanical building use only, we need to look at this differently
than if it were a publically occupied building. Commissioner Vaughan stated the
enlarged window shown on the drawing only shows a header being replaced on
the window; are you going to replace the cast concrete that was originally around
the window. Mr. Saunders stated it would not be a problem to add it; however
they were trying to deemphasize the window versus drawing attention to it.
Motion was made by Britin Bostick, seconded by Ben Vaughan to approve the
COA. Motion carried 6-0.
B. 36 Clarksville Street - Sugar Shack - Bud Mackey business owner presented the
petition. Mr. Mackey stated he would like to add a Coke Cola border on the top
portion of the existing windows. He originally wanted to add the border to the
bottom and top, however, City Staff informed him that would be too much
signage according the sign ordinance. Motion was made by Douglas Cox,
seconded by Britin Bostick to approve the COA. Motion carried 6-0.
E. 20 North Plaza - Paris Bridal - Monica Aquino, property owner; and Alex
Pickering, Scott's Custom Signs presented the petition. Alex stated she will only
be presenting the sign portion of the COA. Chairman Starrett stated that the
primary fagade of this building burned more than 50 years ago and were replaced
by the porcelain tiles you see here. Furthermore restoration of the original fagade
is not possible because there are not any of those components left. Jeanna Scott,
Historic Preservation Officer stated that the original fagade was completely
destroyed in 1959 and redesigned by Denney Architects to reflect the porcelain
tiles that are currently a part of the fagade. Alex Pickering stated the letters will
be form letters placed on the front of the fagade. Chairman Starrett stated that the
signage appears to compliment the design of the fagade. Monica Aquino stated
she wants to replace the current tile with a granite black tile to match the look.
Ms. Aquino stated she could not find replacement tile for the existing damaged
areas. Motion was made Ben Vaughan, seconded by David Stewart to approve
the COA. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Britin Bostick to recuse Douglas
Cox from item 3D. Motion carried 5-0.
D. 946 South Main Street - Douglas Cox - Douglas Cox, property owner presented
the petition. Mr. Cox stated he needs to do roofing work to his home, wants to go
back with the slate color composite shingle versus the black which has tendency
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to heat up in the summer. Mr. Cox further stated he wants to go back with a
hardi-board type siding a section at a time replacing the existing siding. Motion
was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Nancy Anderson to approve the COA.
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Britin Bostick to bring Douglas
Cox back to the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Future agenda items. There were none.
7. Meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 8`h DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2011.
Arvin tarrett, Chairman
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Paul Denney, Vice
Chairman at 12:00 p.m.
A. The following members were present:
Paul Denney, Vice-Chairman
Douglas Cox
Ben Vaughan
Nancy Anderson
Britin Bostick
B. The following members were absent:
Arvin Starrett, Chairman
David Stewart
C. Also present Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager; and Jeanna Scott, Historic
Preservation Officer.
2. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. 926 South Church Street - James N. McClesky - James McClesky, property
owner presented the petition. Mr. McClesky stated he is proposing to build a
storage shed in the backyard behind the fence. The storage building will be twelve
by twenty feet; the color will match the existing house. Commissioner Vaughan
asked what siding material will be used. Mr. McClesky stated he will be using
Nardi-board. Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Britin Bostick to
approve the COA. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Tax Exemption:
A. 7 East Plaza - Randy Rader - Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by
Nancy Anderson to approve the tax exemption. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Presentation of J.J. Culbertson Family video provided by Skipper Steely. Commission
viewed presentation video.
5. Future agenda items. Bring to the commission a modification to the guidelines to permit
a flora polymer paint coated aluminum clad wood window as an option for window
replacement.
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6. Meeting adjourned at 12:17 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 8`h DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012.
Arvin Starrett, hairman
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, January 3, 2012,
was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Dennis Chalaire, Chairman.
A. The following members were present:
Holland Harper
Jerry Akers
Dennis Chalaire
Keith Flowers
Richard Hunt
B. The following members were absent:
Keith Barnett
James Price
C. Also present was Shawn Napier, P.E., Director of Engineering, Planning and
Development.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (December S, 2011)
Motion was made by Jerry Akers, seconded by Holland Harper to approve the meeting
minutes for the December 5, 2011. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Water Tower Place
CB 258 Addition, being located at 625 25`x' Street N.E.
Motion was made by Keith Flowers, seconded by Holland Harper to approve the
Preliminary Plat, subject to the City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Water Tower Place
CB 258 Addition, being located at 625 250' Street N.E.
Motion was made by Holland Harper, seconded by Richard Hunt to approve the Final Plat,
subject to the City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
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5. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lots 10 thru 16, Block A, Pecan Place
Addition Phase III, being located in the 4200 Block of Castlegate Drive.
Motion was made by Holland Harper, seconded by Keith Flowers to approve the Final Plat,
subject to the City Engineer's recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 6" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012
Dennis Chalaire, Chairman
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MINUTES
WORK SESSION
CITY COUNCIL TASK FORCE ON SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The City Council Task Force on Substandard Structures was called to order by
Mayor A. J. Hashmi at 5:30 p.m.
A. The following individuals were present:
Mayor A.J. Hashmi
Robert Avila, Councilman
Richard Grossnickle, Councilman
Don Wilson, BSC Member
Ryan Lassiter, BSC Member
Zach Saffle, BSC Member
Vicki Ballard, BSC Member
Johnny Norris, BSC Member
Wendell Moore, BSC Member
B. The following members were absent:
John Wright, Councilman
Lee Ann Barbee, BSC Member
C. Also present were Shawn Napier, Director of Engineering, Planning and
Development; Robert Talley, Code Enforcement Supervisor; Nicki Brown, Code
Enforcement Officer; Audra Lane, Code Enforcement Officer; Gene Anderson,
Interim City Manager; Joe McCarthy, Council Member; Kent McIlyar, City
Attorney; and Jeanna Scott, Assistant Building Official.
2. Deliberate and act on appointment ora chairperson and vice chairperson.
Mayor Hashmi stated the purpose of this Task Force is to learn from the collapse of 301
Bonham Street, move forward, and deliberate and decide on suggestion on what can be
done with the dilapidated structures in the community to make them safe for the
community so no one gets hurt. First and foremost identifying structures, determining a
course of action including the dates and times, so when an owner has been given time to
correct the issues, staff can follow up with the recommendations. The Task Force shall
meet for six weeks and be prepared to come back to the City Council with their results by
the second council meeting next month.
Mayor Hashmi appointed John Wright as Chairman and Don Wilson as Co-Chairman.
Dr. Grossnickle will be acting Chairman for this meeting in John Wright's absence.
3. Deliberate and act on appointment of additional members to the Task Force.
Mayor Hashmi appointed the following individuals to the Task Force: Three
Council members; John Wright, Richard Grossnickle, and Robert Avilia; two Building
and Standards Members; Don Wilson and Vicki Ballard; Three At large members; Jean
Schweers, Keith Flowers and Mr. Enloe; One Historic Preservation Commission
member, Arvin Starrett; Interim City Manager, Gene Anderson; and City Attorney, Kent
McIlyar.
4. Deliberate and act on goals of the Task Force.
Don Wilson, Co-Chairman stated tonight we need to come up we some goals. The
Task Force should get feedback from the public to help establish goals and meet about
those findings at the next meeting. The following are goals and objectives Co-Chairman
Wilson hopes to address:
- Identify truly unsafe buildings and prioritize that level
- Change focus from demolition to repair
- Examine what we can do to go from filing liens to foreclosures or judgments
- Need Council to commit funds to take down any building in an emergency
- Change orders from demolition to encourage owners to be a part of the process as a
partner
- Develop a system and post on line results of action taken by BSC and monitor
progress through report of status on properties
- Rework demolition list
- Look at power to fine violators, establish a reasonable amount as a fine amount.
- City hire a visiting judge to hear cases that local courts will not hear
- Main goal should be to make sure no building is unsafe because we failed to monitor
and repair
Task force members conducted a lengthy discussion and questioning of staff regarding
actions, reactions and responsibilities for meeting minutes, enforcement and fines.
Mr. Wilson further stated that a report needs to be made back to the Building and
Standards Commission on the status of properties that have orders. The Task Force also
needs a copy of the report given by Gene Anderson to Council regarding 301 Bonham
Street to follow up on how things happened.
5. Deliberate and act on dates and times for the Task Force meetings.
No action taken.
6. Deliberate and act on a plan of action for dealing with substandard structures in the City
of Paris.
No action taken.
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7. Future agenda items. Item 4, Item 5 and Item 6.
8. Meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 10' DAY OF FEBRUARY 10, 2012.
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Minutes
Traffic Commission
City of Paris
The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday, October 04, 2011, at 5:15 P.M. in the
Municipal Courtroom with the following members present:
1. Ken Kohls
2. Barry Shiver
3. George Kimbrough
4. Stephen Holmes
5. Jon McFadden
6. Jean Schweers
The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle. Joe McCarthy was
present as council liaison.
The meeting was called to order at 5:15pm by Stephen Holmes. A quorum was
established by 6 members being present.
Mr. Holmes moved to item #2 to approve minutes from September 06, 2011
meeting. Mr. Kimbrough made a motion to approve minutes and Mr. McFadden
second the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Holmes moved to item #3 regarding discussion and possible action regarding
the installation of a stop sign at 27th NE & Hickory. Mr. Tuttle informed members
that he had received a call from Jeff Higgins, a resident in that area. Mr. Tuttle
reported that Mr. Higgins had made a request for a stop sign at this location due
to vehicles not stopping at the intersection. Mr. Tuttle informed members there
had been no accidents at this location within the last three years. After discussion
Mr. Kohls made a motion to deny the installation of a stop sign at 27th NE &
Hickory. Mr. McFadden second the motion and the motion carried 6-0. It was
requested that this intersection be patrolled as much as possible.
Mr. Holmes moved to item #4 regarding discussion and possible action regarding
the removal of No Parking Zone on S. Main from Sherman to Hearne. Mr. Tuttle
informed members that he had been contacted by Councilman Frierson after he
received a complaint from a citizen on S. Main asking the No Parking Zone be
removed. Mr. Tuttle stated the citizen complained about not having adequate
parking because of No Parking Zones on both sides of S. Main. After discussion
Mr. Kohis made a motion to deny the request to remove the No Parking Zone on
S. Main from Sherman to Hearne. Mr. Kimbrough second the motion and it
passed 6-0.
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Mr. Holmes moved to item #5 regarding a request for future agenda items. There
were no future items brought before the commission.
At 5:29pm Mr. Kohls made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was second by
Mr. McFadden. Motion carried 6-0
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Main Street Advison, Hoard Minutes
November 21, 2011 4:00 p.m.
Cite Council Chambers 107 F. Kaufman
Paris Texas
(:all to order 4:15
2.Present:
Ashlea Mattoon, Karie Rauslton, Britin Bostick, Karl Daniel, Casev Ressler
Absent: Matt Coyle, Chairman, Bill Harris
3. Approval of minutes: approved Karl Daniel, second Karie Raulston
4.Manager Report:
Welcome new members
Received National recognition, yeah!
Lotter of agreement
Preservation celebration, May is preseivation month. May 2012 Cheri would like to kick off with
the dedication of the Peristyle. Think about what you would like to do. Skipper is looking for some
members of the By-waters family.
Peristyle update - terrazzo flooring people worked on the floor and it did not resolve the issue. The
water is still pooling. The project has not been approved yet until this is resolved.
Welcome of new business in downtown. The chamber does a ribbon cutting for new members.
What could Main Street do to welcome the new businesses downtown. One suggestion, main street
cake. Annis Reed founder of Main Street Texas, main street cake? Karie and Britin suggested open
house hosted by Main Street. PDA does a welcome in the business as well. What could we do that
is different? Ashlea suggested a new business Intro with cake that could kick off the start of the
main street forums. Bois d arc and Time Flies will be opening very soon.
Farmers market closing. Final day, on the 29th for Saturday market and the 31 st for Kelly's Produce.
Vendors held a wrap up meeting to set the opening day for next year - May 5. They also discussed
additional days as well as opening on Nlovies in the Park nights in July. There will be a meeting in
anuary.
Christmas decorations are going up in the plaza. There will be additional lighting.
Committee reports;
Karl - promotions. Pumpkin festival wrap up meeting. Possibility of moving the stage that's by
downtown records and relocating to farmers market?
Have music at the market only and find a different way to handle announcements. The kid's area
and freeze off went well. Looking at reworking the pumpkin calving idea. Carrie recommended
having an artist come and carve, a demonstration area. Britin mentioned that if we were a IYPE B
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city- we could use that money to have more electricity. Karl mentioned that people are still saving
this was a well-run pumpkin festival.
Next event is helping with I loliday in Paris. Next meeting is first Tuesday of the month at 6:00
p.m.. This -,vill be to set the calendar for next year.
I conomic Restructure: Britin -117vestigating TI FF. "Why we need more investment downtown"
Britin is working on an art walk map featuring businesses that have an artist in store.
I 1PC- more sign requests. Dixon photography has had lots of work, Holy Cross, Bois d arc.
PDA- met last week. i\lelissa Gordon and Tabitha Blackburn will be co-presidents. Sara Norris will
be vice president. They are adding a membership committee chair. They have had several new
members this month. PDA is working on the light parade. The theme is white Christmas. Parade
date is December 3 and it starts at 6. Grand marshal will me Mayor Hashmii, and the car will be
sponsored by modern auto body. Red Stevens will be Santa Claus
Santa paws. Brochures by Kwik Kopy. This has grown from the mistletoe trot, to the dog dash.
There will be a one mile walk and a 5k as well.
6. Election of new committee chair persons for design and organization committees. Any questions
or nominations for these committees. Karie Raulston for design and Casey Ressler for organization.
Motion to accept by Kari Daniel, seconded by Casey.
Cheri will send a new update with committee contacts
Meet and greet local businesses set for the January 20th. A chance to describe what your business
does, when they opened, and what main street does. Where to hold it, how to fund it, and
invitations.
5:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned. Motion by Karl Daniel, seconded by Casey Ressler
Approved ~ ~'~fl(
Nlat7-oe' Chairman
1\111-1 epared by Ashlea Mattoon
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Minutes of the Marti Street Advisor, Board
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
City Council Chambers
107 E. Kaufman, Paris Texas
Called to order at 4:06 p.m.
Members Present: Ashlea Mattoon, Judge William Harris, Britin Bostick, Casey Ressler, Katie
Raulston , Kari Daniel, and Matt Coyle-Chairman- Becky Semple, VCC
Gnecl: Edwin Pickle, Council Liaison.
November Minutes read by Ashlea Mattoon
Main street managers' report
Welcome back
May 2012: Preservation celebration. Important to our 10 criteria for National Recognition is a
preservation month project. Cheri visited with parks department and leadership class who helped
raise money for Peristyle. Promotions committee will have input. Sally Wright had discussed visiting
dancing with the stars.
Terrazzo uneven and will be redone free of cost and should be completed by May.
Reinvestment reports.
Cheri will email report per request. Showed report on the big screen. Cheri reviewed the
highlights of the report- 9 new or relocated businesses, volunteer hours accounted for.
Sidewalk improvements on Clarksville Street. Ordered light poles for sidewalk project.
Project is over budget, without burying the utilities.
Kari asked if we are in jeopardy of losing the grant, Cheri said no.
Grand theater-the theater washed out all the way across the street. It appears that the containment
sheeting was stuffed in the drain, possibly causing water to pool and the roof to collapse. The
abatement company insurance has said that they will deny the insurance claim filed by the CoParis.
Robert Tally abatement crew will build a covering while we wait for the insurance claims
Committee Reports:
Organization-Casey Resseler:
January 24 at 5:00 p.m. the City Hall Annex to discuss the website.
Design Katie Rauslton:
Monthly on the First Monday at 4:00 p.m.
Promotions-Kari Daniel:
Set calendar for the year
March-brown bag special
April-Easter egg event, will be expanded April-wine and art fest May-preservation month
June and July-movies in the park October-festival December-Christmas
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Economic Restructure- Britin Bostick: Good business growth. 4 restaurants. A number of buildings
purchased this year. Working on Tiff-what it takes to capture a tax increment for downtown. This
requires a plan and background work. 26 million -should generate around 600,000 in tax revenue
for our district-Britin has the details on where this tax money comes from and how it can be
captured and reinvested. Britin is collecting this information and working with the city. Meeting at
6:30 at time flies.
Historic Preservation Commission- (lIPQ Britin Bostick: pretty quiet this month. Approval for
Paris Bridal and Formal. Viewed the video from the Culbertson fountain. Ashlea mentioned
recreating the Culbertson video.
Beck),-VCC
Attending trade show and will be taking two pieces of marketing media to the Fort Worth home and
gardens show. Mentioned there are lots of surprises from the chamber coming soon
Bill Harris: Santa paws-a huge success! 100 participants. Lots of sponsors, raised a 1000 each for
humane society, and salvation army. Need to increase awareness earlier. Matt suggested adding to
brochure. Link all of our events together. Tour de Paris, turkey trot, pumpkin festival, Santa paws....
We need a Main Street Representative at all of our events.
Cheri discussed Hico, Texas -and they have a postcard that lists all of their events. Suggestions:
I-low can we add a Main street blast to our website design?
Future agenda items: Discuss budget, Valentine's day trolley event-should be in lifestyles and
paper. Setting a date for the Main Street mixer-dates from the state-establish training for the
committees. First meeting on February 15, 2012 after 5:00 p.m.
Possible date with the state design professionals - March 19, they could train IIPC, then meet with
business owners. Email Cheri with your availability
View community of choices video for an event? (Can we replicate this)
Strategic planning session-looking at summer time - with Debra Farst
Adjourned at 5:56 Matt Coy motion to adjourn, BB moved, Karl Daniel seconded
vz;l .4 Approved''
Matt yle, Chairman
P epared by Ashlea Mattoon
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