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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING — JULY 17, 1997
100 E. BROADWAY ST. — COMMUNITY CENTER
President, John Berry, called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Members present: John Berry, Robert Duval, Nita Vaughn, Tom Boone and Michael Box.
Members absent: Ron Kovach and Gregory Sellers.
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, and Margaret Eichelberger.
ITEM NO. 1 - Consideration of minutes for public hearing and regular meeting dated
June 17, 1997.
Michael Box moved to approve the meeting minutes of public hearing and regular meeting dated
June 17, 1997 as they were submitted, seconded by Nita Vaughn. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2 - Consideration of amending the Articles of Incorporation regarding meeting
absences and removal thereof.
The board discussed forfeiture of office and amending the current BYLAWS. It was the
consensus of the board to include the following items to amend the current BYLAWS:
Vacancies and Forfeiture of Office
(a) Vacancies. The office of an Economic Development Corporation Board of Director shall
become vacant upon the death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any
manner authorized by law or by the BYLAWS.
(b) Forfeiture of Office. A member of the Economic Development Corporation Board of
Directors shall forfeit office if the member:
(1) Lacks at any time during the term of office any qualification for the office prescribed by law
or by the BYLAWS.
(2) Violates any express prohibition of the BYLAWS.
(3) Fails to attend three consecutive regular meetings of the Economic Development Corporation
Board of Directors without notice to and being excused by the Board.
ITEM NO. 3 - General discussion.
John Berry mentioned the City Council unanimously approved the budget for the Economic
Development Corporation at their regular meeting held July 10, 1997.
Next, Nita Vaughn gave a briefing on the schooling that is available for the proposed economic
development coordinator position. She also noted that in talking with the various persons, she
was advised to hire someone who had worked in the field of economic development (or a related
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field) a minimum of five years. Ms. Vaughn said to require a certified person was almost
impossible because these people look for the highest paying positions and do not stay long.
John Berry presented the board with several inquiries that had been received through the
Southwest Metroplex Alliance regarding corporate relocation opportunities. He requested
Margaret Eichelberger to prioritize the requests and respond to the businesses that the City of
Kennedale could possibly assist
There being no further discussion, Robert Duval motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m.,
seconded by Michael Box. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Kathy Tifrner, Secretary
APPROVED:
erry, President