06 - BOARD MINUTESItem No. 6
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COUNCIL, CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
The Airport Adiisory Board meeting ivas called to order by Dennis Ashby, Chairman, at
5:30 p. in.
A. The following members were present. Dennis Ashby, Gary Tolleson, Tim Bullock,
Anna Spencer and Paula Portugal
B. The following members were absent: Chris Fitzgerald and Matt Birch
C. Also present: John Godwin, City Manager-, Jerry Richey, Airport Manager; and
Ashley Fendley, City Staff
2. Approral of niinutes,fi-om previous meetings. (July 16, 2015)
Motion was made by Gary Tolleson, seconded by Tim Bullock to approve the minutes
from July 16, 2015 meetings. Motion carried 5 -0.
Discussion and possible action regarding the 20.16 Fly- InlAir Show.
Gary Tolleson stated that he has been reviewing dates for October of 2016 for the Fly -
In /Air Show. Mr. Tolleson believes October 15, 2016 would be the best opportunity.
Dennis Ashby stated that will give us a little over a year to decide if we are going to move
forward with a Fly -In or Air Show depending on expenses. Mr. Ashby further stated we
will .need to look into getting; donation and sponsorships to help with the expenses. Anna
Spencer asked what kind of cost the City of Paris and the Cox Field Airport would incur in
connection with this event. Mr. Ashby stated that the goal is to raise the money so the City
and Airport have no expense. Mrs. Spencer asked when the last Fly -In was and what was
the number in attendance. Jerry Richey stated the last Fly -In was in 2012 and we had a
large crowd that day. Tim Bullock asked who sponsored the Fly -In in 2012. Ashley
Fendley stated she believed it was the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Paris.
Motion was made by Gary Tolleson, seconded by Tim .Bullock to approve October 1.5,
2016 to have a Fly-In/Air Show at Cox Field. Motion carried 5 -0.
4. Discussion in regards to developing the Airport.
John Godwin stated that the plan to start building the new hangars in 2016 has now been
postponed untill 2017 by TXDO`I' Aviation. Dennis Ashby stated that the new board
members need to get a copy of the Cox Field Master Plan. Mr. Ashby further stated the
Private Hangar Lease Agreement needs to be finished, we are losing people that are
interested in building at our airport. John Godwin stated if the board would like to submit
a letter to City Council about the City Attorneys extensive hold on the Hangar Lease they
could. Mr. Ashby stated he would like to look at other city's Private Hangar Lease to
compare to ours, and then we can move forward with a letter. Anna Spencer stated she had
been reviewing old minutes and came across where Jack Ashmore had mentioned about a
paint shop for planes. Mr. Ashby stated that the person that was interested in coming to
Paris, Texas had health issues and decided to change career paths. Mr. Ashby further
stated that the board is interested in any business to help develop the airport. Gary
Tolleson stated that Jack Ashmore, Chris Fitzgerald and he were on a Sub - committee with
PEDC and their goal/rnission was to market the airport but the sub - committee has been on
hold.
5. Request items for fiwure agendas. 2016 .fir Show 1FIj-1n, Report from Jeri..), Richey, and
delinquent Hangar rentals.
Anna Spencer asked why one of the runways had been shortened from 15011 to 10011
runway. Jerry Richey stated it was shortened by 25ft on both side because TxDOT
wouldn't support maintenance on a 15011 runway. Paula Portugal ask about the last airport
inspection summary and if the markups have been taken care of or not. Mr. Richey stated
that the markups have been completed since the last visit.
6. Meeting adjourned at 6:22 p. in.
APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2015.
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MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 EAST KAUFMAN
PARIS, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, September 9, 2015
4:00 P.M.
1. Call meeting to order and roll call.
Quorum present: Commissioner Ruth Ann Alsobrook was absent.
Guests: Mrs. LaLonna West, Melissa Pool, and City Manager John Godwin.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting (JULY 8, 2015)
Commissioner Sarah Barbee made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, Commissioner Phillip
Peeples second, Motion Carried 5 -0
3. Presentation on Courthouse Signage, Councilman Benny Plata
Cheri Bedford (HPO) informed the members that Councilman Plata removed this item from the agenda
prior to the meeting.
4. Consideration of and action on the following Tax Exemption Agreement:
A. 123 Clarksville St, Lalonna West
Lalonna West thanked the commission for their support of her project /. She has completed her renovations to
the Historic property, and requested a tax Exemption for the rehabilitation of Historic Structure pursuant to
Ordinance No. 2004. Commissioner Phillip Peeples made the motion to approve; Commissioner Chris Dux
seconded Motion Carried 5 -0
5. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. 120 Clarksville, Parisian Class with Southern Sass- Jennifer Lassiter
Melissa Pool( applicant's Aunt) presented the request in due to applicant being out of town. A motion was
made to approve the Certificate ofAppropriateness as presented by Commissioner Phillip Peeples, Seconded
by Commissioner Chris Dux, Motion Carried 5 -0
6. Future Agenda Item
Cheri Bedford (Historic Preservation Officer) informed the commission of a visit and training to be held at
the next regularly scheduled meeting, October 14, 2015, Kristen Brown, Certified Local Government
Coordinator from the Texas Historical Commission will facilitate. Meeting will take 1.5 hours.
Commissioner Allcorn requested a list of all members of the commission be given to the HPC board at the
next meeting.
7. Adjoununent
Following the regular meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission will go directly to The Loft at 123
(located at 123 Clarksville ST. downtown Paris) to take a picture of the Commission presenting Mrs.
LaLonna West with a the Facade Grant.
With no other matters to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner
Chris Dux and seconded by Commissioner Phillip Peeples. The motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
Members all visited The LOFT at 123 for a picture of the commission presenting Mrs. West
with the Fagade Grant for $2,500.
APPROVED THIS 28th DAY OF September, 2015.
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