08/22/2013 MINUTESFrom:Lamar Co. Chamber of Commerce 9037842158 11/14/2013 09:24 #188 P.002I002
Paris Convention and Visitors Council
Love Civic Center
Thursday, August 22nd, 2013
4:00 p.m.
Present: Bobby Walters, Derald Bulls, Jeff Martin, Jon McFadden, Helen Bonham Short,
Rita Haynes, Robert High, James Brockway, Roy Gwinn
Staff: Becky Semple, Melissa Cook, Mary Faber
Chairman Bobby Walters called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
First, the minutes from the June 6`h meeting were presented. Motion to approve was made by
Robert High, seconded by James Brockway and passed.
Next, the financials were presented. Motion to approve was made by Derald Bulls, seconded by
Roy Gwinn and passed.
New Business — Funding requests were presented.
1 Mad Max Run requested $2500. Motion to approve $1500 was made by Jeff Martin,
seconded by Roy Gwinn, and passed.
2. PHS Basketball Tournament requested $2500. Motion to approve $1500 was made by
Roy Gwinn, seconded by Jeff Martin, and passed with Robert High abstaining.
3. Christmas in Fair Park requested $2500. Motion to approve $1000 was made by
Robert High, seconded by Derald Bulls and passed, with Rita Haynes and Roy Gwinn abstaining.
Melissa Cook suggested that the V &CC have an economic impact study done on the Archery
Tournament and on the Tour de Paris for use in justifying their viability and present to the City
Council next Spring when the budget for 2013 -2014 is presented. Motion to commission Texas
A &M Commerce to do such a study was made by James Brockway, seconded by Derald Bulls
and passed. Also, the subject of the Veterans free use of the Civic Center for their Veterans Day
program was discussed. It was decided that this year would be free, but that they understand
in the future, they would be charged for the facility.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Becky Semp e