07/07/2015 MINUTESPARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Paris City Council Chambers
107 East Kaufrnan Street
Paris, Texas 75460
Tuesday July 7, 2015
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
MINUTES
Board Members Staff
Present: Stephen Grubbs, Outgoing Chair Present: Angie Corbell
John Brockman, Vice -Chair Office Manager
Don Wilson, Secretary- Treasurer
David Turner
Ray Banks, New Board Member
Richard Manning, Incoming Chair
Ex- Officio Members Guest(s)
Present: Steve Keywood, Chamber President Present: Bashir Hanif
A.J. Hashmi, Mayor Anna Spencer
Louise Moseley
Legal Lynda Work, the Paris News
Counsel: None Matthew Abalon
Michael Glatfelter
City Council Carol Hufnagel
Liaison: Sue Lancaster Keith Flowers
Billy Trenado
Kenneth Marshall
Edwin Pickle, City Council
Call to Order:
Stephen Grubbs, Chairman called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and welcomed those
present. Confirmed a quorum was present. Mr. Grubbs asked for introductions all around.
Citizens Input•
Michael Glatfelter addressed the Board asking for closure of the PEDC. He stated that the
PEDC is not trusted by the members of the community. Mr. Glatfelter made various accusations
against the Board then deteriorated into profanities. Mr. Glatfelter was asked to leave by
Chairman Grubbs and several people in attendance. Paris Police Department was notified of the
disruption as Mr. Glatfelter left.
Carol Hufnagel addressed the Board welcoming Angie Corbell to the PEDC.
Matthew Abalon addressed the Board. He apologized for a misprint by eParis Extra.
An audience member was asking for the door to be locked after the incident with Mr.
Glatfelter.
Chairman Grubbs addressed everyone at the meeting and thanked several members of the
community. Chairman Grubbs welcomed the newest Board Members and offered
encouragement. He also expressed appreciation for Vice Chair John Brockman, Edwin Pickle of
the City Council, Former Mayor Matt Frierson, Shannon Barrentine, Attorney Jeff Moore,
Chamber President Steve Keywood, and Dr. Pam Anglin.
Vice Chair John Brockman welcomed the newest Board Members, Richard Manning and
Ray Banks. Also, he welcomed Sue Lancaster as the City Council Liaison for PEDC.
Election of Officers:
John Brockman opened the floor to nominations for Chairman. Mr. Turner made motion
for Mr. Manning to be Chairman. This was seconded by Mr. Banks. All were in favor of Richard
Manning for Chairman.
Mr. Manning thanked the Board and Mr. Brockman turned the floor to Chairman
Manning. Mr. Manning asked for nominations for Vice Chairman. Mr. Wilson nominated Mr.
Brockman. It was seconded by Mr. Turner. The "Aye" motion was carried and Mr. Brockman
was elected Vice Chairman.
Mr. Manning asked for the nominations for Secretary Treasurer. Mr. Brockman
nominated Mr. Wilson. The "Ayes" were unanimous. Mr. Wilson was elected Secretary
Treasurer.
Discussion of and possible action on professional services agreement between Brown &
Hofineister, L.L.P. and Paris Economic Development Corporation
David Turner stated that the PEDC should be taking a different direction on legal
services. Mr. Moore is an expert at billing, and is not from this community. He would like to
terminate Mr. Moore's relationship with the PEDC. Mr. Turner suggested that the PEDC talk to
Paris City Council about using City Attorney, Ms. Harris, for any legal matters and reimburse the
City for the legal services.
4:15 p.m. Mr. Hashmi and Guest left the meeting.
4:16 p.m. Mr. Hashmi came back for his phone.
David Turner moved to terminate services with attorney Jeff Moore.
Ray Banks seconded the motion.
Mr. Wilson brought up that Jeff Moore was working on a few pending legal matters for
the PEDC. This included: (1) a matter concerning Rick Hayes and (2) any corrections that Jeff
Moore would need to make on Mr. Defenbaugh's report.
Don Wilson called for a vote. Mr. Brockman pointed out Jeff Moore has billed a lot, but
has credentials equal to anyone in the state. Mr. Turner stated that Mr. Moore has the expertise to
help clients get around the rules. Mr. Brockman and Mr. Turner agreed to disagree.
Mr. Manning asked for a vote on the motion to terminate services with Jeff Moore. The
motion was carried. Mr. Wilson was the only "Nay ". Mr. Manning will notify Mr. Moore that
the PEDC will no longer need his services.
Don Wilson made a motion to adjourn at 4:34 p.m.; seconded by Ray Banks.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Paula Brownfield
Administrative Assistant
Paris EDC