06-B Main St. Adv Bd 7-14-05
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
~IN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
Aikin
JuJ.y 14,2005
Building -Downtown
23 East: Plaza
3:00 p.m.
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A meeting of the members of the Paris Main Street Advisory
Board was held Wed. July 14, 2005 at 3 p.m., in the Aikin
Building. Zach Saffle, Chairman, presided.
PRESENT:
Barbara Wilson, Jennifer Long, Walt Brown (Alt.)
ABSENT: Bailey Gant (Alt. ), Renee Harvey (Alt.), Linda
Suarez, David House, Pike Burkhart (Alt.), Drew Crawford,
Suzy Harper
Zach Saffle called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
June 13, 2005 minutes were reviewed by board members and a
motion was made by Barbara Wilson. Jennifer Long seconded
and minutes were unanimously approved.
Committee Reports
~ Organization Committee - No Report
~ Promotions Committee - No Report
~ Design Committee Barbara Wilson, Co-Chair of the
committee reported that a meeting is scheduled for
August 3, 2005 to discuss a master plan for the downtown
plaza.
~ Economic Restructuring Committee - No Report
Report from MS Coordinator:
Pocket Park - A grant from the Meadows Foundation will be pursued, however part of the
grant application process requires a community supported financial commitment.
Essentially we would need to show $50,000 in support. 2 members of Main Street and 2
members of the Historical Preservation Committee will be appointed to establish
community fundraising efforts. Main Street has requested that Coordinator speak with
Waxahachie MS program to identify how they funded their pocket park.
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Demolition by Neglect - A definition was given. Procedure was explained. Once a
building has been reported, a courtesy letter is sent to the owner of the stated property and
they have 10 days to comply with code requirements. Board members were encouraged to
report buildings that meet the demolition by neglect criteria.
Landscape Plan for the Plaza - MS Coordinator explained that a master plan would greatly
increase effieciency and planning for the plaza area. If an identified plan existed then our
parks, public works, community members, merchants and board members would all be on
the same page with planned development/maintenance.
Request for items for future aqendas
Light Pole Banners
Block Captains for Plaza - merchants
Representation of Main Street Advisory
Community Events
Anice Read Grant Opportunity
Main Street magnets, pencils, etc.
logo/information to pass out at events
Court House celebration
Pocket Park
Truck Ordinance
Market Square Facelifts
Marketing Empty Downtown Buildings
Banners
Parking Lot Signs
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Barbara Wilson made a motion to adjourn.
Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Jennifer seconded.
Chai~an Signature
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