03-C Band Comsn (04/15/02)MINUTES
Paris Municipal Band Commission
A meeting of the members of the Paris Municipal Band Commission was held on
Monday, April 15, 2002, at 12 noon, in the boardroom of the Lamar County
Chamber of Commerce.
PRESENT
Randy Bunch
Linda Suarez
James Brunette
Edmond Castleberry
Albert Nichol
ABSENT
None
Also present were:
Tom Nuegent, Paris Municipal Band Director
Sally Wright, Parks & Recreation Supervisor, City of Paris
Patsy Daniels, Chairman, Crape Myrtle Committee
Chairman Edmond Castleberry called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.
As the first order of business, the minutes from the previous meeting held on
August 17, 2001, were unanimously approved as submitted on a motion by
James Brunette, seconded by Albert Nichol.
The annual budget for the Paris Municipal Band was reviewed. Discussion was
held on the following issues:
• Purchase of new chairs - Jim Brunette and Edmond Castleberry agreed to
visit with Mike Malone regarding purchasing chairs as opposed to our
borrowing them year after year. A problem has occurred with someone to set
up and tear down after each performance.
• Purchase of new stands - Tom Nuegent is going to check on the cost of
folding stands, which take up much less space than the large stands
borrowed from Paris High School Band Hall.
• Tom Nuegent will purchase new music for this band season.
• Transportation is an issue as the truck rental company is no longer in
business. Randy Bunch is checking into alternatives.
• A new sound system provider will be investigated by Randy Bunch and
Edmond Castleberry as the company used last year did not show up for all of
the performances. Kenny Daus and Paul Denney were recommended as
replacements.
• Musicians will be paid $25 per week that will include two practices and one
concert.
Paris Municipal Band Commission Minutes
April 15, 2002
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On a motion by Albert Nichol, seconded by James Brunette, the 2002 band
season practice and performance schedule was finalized for June 14, 21, 28;
July 3(in Noyse Stadium), 12 and 19. All concerts will be held in Bywaters Park
except July 3rd
There was no specific discussion of music for the 2002 season. Tom Nuegent
did mention that he had some music in mind and would follow up with the
purchase of such.
Albert Nichol provided a flyer that would be printed into a poster promoting the
concerts. Discussion followed regarding advertising in The Paris News and the
Dollarsaver Shopper. Ads will be placed in both. Linda Suarez will check on
getting a discounted price in the Dollarsaver Shopper.
The following dates were set for future Paris Municipal Band Commission
meetings: August 1, January 2 and May 15.
Discussion then followed regarding the replacement of the expired terms of
James Brunette and Edmond Castleberry, both of whom have expressed an
interest in renewing their membership on the Commission. In addition to their
names, the Commission will propose the names of Dick Logee and Bobby
Thomas. The Mayor of Paris will appoint individuals to fill the expired terms.
In other business, Sally Wright volunteered to check on City Personnel
availability for set up and tear down for each concert. In addition, she will check
on storage availability near the park.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Su Suarez, Secretary
Paris Municipal Band Commission