06/09/2015 MINUTESPARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
MINUTES
Board Members
Present: Stephen Grubbs, Chair
John Brockman, Vice -Chair
Don Wilson
David Turner
Staff
Present: Chassidi Taylor
Admin. Assistant
Angie Corbell
Office Manager
Ex- Officio Members Guest(s)
Present: Steve Keywood, Chamber President Present:
Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President
Legal
Counsel: None
City Council
Liaison: Edwin Pickle
Sue Lancaster, City Council
Anna Spencer
Louise Moseley
Lynda Work, the Paris News
Matthew Abalon
Deanna Manning
Richard Manning
Stephen Grubbs, Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m. and welcomed those
present. Confirmed a quorum was present.
Ray Banks: 3450 Robin Road, Paris, Texas 75460. He stated his concern about the
amount of money that may be spent to do another investigation. The PEDC needs to focus on
getting industry here.
Discuss and possibly take action on continuing Citizens' input item(s), above, for future
meeting agenda.
No action was taken on this item.
Approval of Minutes from the May 12, 2015 regular meeting and June 2, 2015 called
meetin
David Turner made a motion to accept the Minutes, as submitted, for May 12, 2015;
seconded by John Brockman. Motion Carried 3 -0. Stephen Grubbs recused himself.
John Brockman made a motion to accept the Minutes, as submitted, for June 2, 2015
called meeting; seconded by Don Wilson. Motion Carried 4 -0.
Approval of May 2015 fmancials
Stephen Grubbs stated that Financials were not available. The PEDC staff has not received the
financials from Gene Anderson, Finance Director.
Discuss and possibly take action on engaging a forensic auditor to investigate and resolve
questions pertaining to the operation of the PEDC
The Board discussed engaging a forensic auditor to investigate and resolve any issues or
questions pertaining to the PEDC. David Turner made a motion to table this item till the new
Board is appointed and there is a full Board. No one seconded; motion failed. Stephen Grubbs
stated that he was on the Board when the decision was made in to hire Mr. Defenbaugh. Don
Wilson stated that at the last meeting he stated that he would go out and get bids on what it
would cost to engage a forensic auditor. Don Wilson stated that in order to start a forensic
investigation someone has to bring forward some charges. Based on what you told me I would
perform the forensic audit specifically on the objectives to identify operations that may be either
identified as noncompliant or fraudulent or both. Dr. Pam Anglin stated that doing this
investigation would clear up the issues and questions that people may have as well as bring some
closure. Stephen Grubbs stated that he spoke with Jeff Moore, Attorney for the PEDC and �f
spoke with Mr. Defenbaugh and his lawyers and they are agreeable to amending their report if
the PEDC Board directed them to. There was no mention of any cost. Don Wilson made a
motion to bring in Steve Dawson, Dawson Forensic Analytics, PLLC, in the amount of
$2,000.00 and at that time make some decisions on hiring Steve Dawson to do a full forensic
audit on everything; seconded by John Brockman. Motion Carried 3 -1.
Discuss and possibly take action on WorkKeys assessment in response to request from area
school districts participation.
Stephen Grubbs told those present that Brian Howie, Detroit ISD request the Detroit ISD be
considered for taking Workkeys testing as well. In previous Board meetings the Board limited to
Lamar County and do we want to open that to schools outside of Lamar County? David Turner
made a motion to deny the request stating that he doesn't see how the PEDC could justify
spending tax payer money on schools outside of the county; seconded by Don Wilson. Motion
Carried 4 -0.
Discuss and possibly take action on invoice(s) for legal services from Jeff Moore, Attorney,
Brown & Hofineister, LLP and/or A.W. Clem, legaI counsel, the Moore Law Firm
1111.1 o=11 made a motion to pay Jeff Moore, Attorney, Brown & Hofineister, LLP in the
amount of $2,896.50; seconded by Don Wilson. Motion Carried 3 -1. David Turner made a
motion to pay A.W. Clem, legal counsel, the Moore Law Firm in the amount of $450.00;
seconded by John Brockman. Motion Carried 4 -0.
Dr. Pam Anglin left at 4:05 p.m.
The Board convened into Executive Session at 4:10 p.m. Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the
Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate on the following:
1. Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate to
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
Executive Session ended at 4:32 p.m. The Board reconvened into open session. As a
result of executive session discussion the Board took the following action:
David Turner made a motion to put a $1,000.00 in support for Project Spek a possible
prospect; seconded by John Brockman. Motion Carried 4 -0.
Don Wilson made a motion to adjourn at 4:34 p.m.; seconded by Stephen Grubbs. Motion
Carried 4 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Chassidi Taylor
Administrative Assistant
Paris EDC
Corrections by A. Corbell PEDC Office Manager 7/15/2015