By Shannon McFarlin News Director
Paris, Tenn.—At a short and sweet session Thursday night, the Paris City Commission issued a resolution approving the new PILOT agreement with Eurotranciatura that was okayed on Monday by the Paris Industrial Development Board.
As reported by WENK/WTPR earlier this week, the agreement covers the purchase of and improvements to buildings adjoining their property and the purchase of new equipment.
Economic Development Director Rob Goad said at Monday’s meeting that the need for the new space and equipment was generated by two new contracts at Euro and the agreement will mean some 60 new jobs.
The agreement is valued at $7.5M and will be in place for 10 years.
Goad said to the city commission Thursday night, “Euro has been a good partner with both the city and county” and he noted how the company has expanded to a current 188 jobs and is projecting 300 jobs by 2023.
In other business:
–On behalf of the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center, Carl Holder presented the Joint House Resolution honoring the late Harold Plumley. The presentation will be on display at City Hall through the month of January. The Joint Resolution was presented at the November meeting of the Henry County Commission with Plumley’s family on hand and was displayed at the courthouse for some time after the initial presentation. It eventually will be on permanent display at the Heritage Center.
The resolution honors Plumley’s life and achievements, which included the establishment of the Plumley Company business in Paris, and his contribution to the local cultural legacy and local medical facilities.
–Upon recommendation of the Paris Municipal Regional Planning Commission, the city approved conveying the undeveloped right-of-way at the east end of Belmont Street for the purpose of development of property adjoining it. Commission Member Gayle Griffith said, “I think it’s a great idea”.
–The city referred a request to the Planning Commission by two adjacent property owners to acquire the abandoned portion of Clifty Road. Two of the three property owners, Chris Pitts and Lance Smith, have expressed an interest in acquiring the section that abuts their property.
–The city also referred a request to the Planning Commission that seeks to change zoning for property at 207 Blakemore St. Justin Fields has requested the property be rezoned from single family to multi family. He said he wants to construct three to six units on the property.
Photo: Carl Holder presents the Joint Resolution honoring the late Harold Plumley to the city for the month of January. (Shannon McFarlin photo).
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