07/20/2015 MINUTESPARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Community Room at Depot
1125 Bonham Street
Paris, Tx. 75460
Monday, July 20, 2015
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
MINUTES
Board Members Staff
Present: Richard Manning Chair Present: Angie Corbell
Don Wilson, Secretary- Treasurer Office Manager
David Turner
Ray Banks
Guests Present:
Ex- Officio Members: Matthew Ablon E Paris E Paris Extra
G. Michael Glatfelter
Steve Keywood Bob Hundley Paris PD
Danielle Kloap The Paris News
Deanna Manning
Louise Mosely
Don Taylor
David Whitaker Paris PD
Legal Counsel: None
City Council Liaison:
Sue Lancaster
Call to Order:
Richard Manning, Chairman called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and welcomed those
present. Confirmed a quorum was present. Mr. Manning, asked for introductions all around.
Citizens Input:
Discuss and possibly take action on filling the Director's Position.
Richard Manning stated the PEDC has been without a Director for over one year. He stated he
thinks it's time to move forward with an interim director until a permanent Director can be
retained. Mr. Manning stated he has spoken with Texas First, a company that specializes in
interim management. He outlined the requirements for retaining an interim Director from Texas
First, including housing requirements and travel expenses. Mr. Manning stated Pam Anglin had
made a suggestion of a person possibly interested in the Director position. Mr. Manning opened
the floor to suggestions. Mr. Banks stated his concerns with being responsible for Worker's
Comp and benefits vs Texas First Group who provides these for their candidates. Mr. Banks
stated his preference was to retain an interim Director so the Board could take the time to find a
suitable permanent Director. Mr. Manning agreed. Mr. Wilson agreed also. Mr. Turner stated
something has to be done and suggested using the City of Paris City Manager. Mr. Turner stated
the PEDC could reimburse the City a portion of his salary. Ms. Lancaster responded to Turner's
statement saying Mr. Godwin's background credentials would need to be explored. Mr. Banks
stated the City Manager's plate was full at the present time. Ms. Lancaster agreed with this
statement. Mr. Wilson stated it would be worth looking into an interim Director. Mr. Manning
asked the Board to agree to look over Texas First submissions. Turner made the motion to gather
information on an interim Director and to receive information to consider. Mr. Wilson suggested
opening a search for a Full Time Director. Mr. Banks asked for clarification on Texas First time
requirements. Mr. Wilson stated it needs to be very clear that the interim Director would not be
considered for the permanent Director position and stated how much work needs to be done. Mr.
Manning stated what a good job the Office Manager was doing in the meantime. Mr. Manning
asked Mr. Turner if he would like to amend his motion to include a Director also. Mr. Turner
said he did. Mr. Banks seconded the motion to approve opening a search for an interim and
permanent Director. Mr. Banks asked how to go about getting submissions. Mr. Wilson stated
the last time a search was opened the PEDC received about seventy five resumes. Mr. Manning
stated he had already received a couple. Mr. Wilson stated he was not in favor of hiring a head
hunter. Mr. Banks and Mr. Manning discussed posting the opening on TEDC website. The
motion carried.
Convene into Executive Session:
The Board convened into Executive Session at 4:13 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 the
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
2 Pursuant to section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss or deliberate: 1)
commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a
business prospect that the governmental body and with which the governmental body is
conducting economic development negotiations; or 2) to deliberate the offer of a financial
or other incentive to a business prospect.
Executive Session ended at 4:42 p.m. . The Board reconvened into open session. As a result of
executive session the Board took the following action:
Mr. Wilson made a motion to enter into negotiations to entertain offers for the sale of property
on Northwest Loop 286 in the area of the Industrial Park named Project Action. Mr. Turner
seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Adiourn•
Mr. Turner made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Banks seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Paula Brownfield
Administrative Assistant
Paris EDC