07.29.1997 EDC Minutes13
MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SPECIAL MEETING – JULY 29, 1997
100 E. BROADWAY ST. – COMMUNITY CENTER
John Berry, President called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
Members present: John Berry, Robert Duval, Gregory Sellers, Nita Vaughn and Michael Box.
Members absent: Ron Kovach and Tom Boone.
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, and Margaret Eichelberger.
ITEM NO. 1– Review advertisement for Economic Development Director.
Nita Vaughn presented the board with the proposed advertisement to hire an economic
development director:
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF KENNEDALE — Salary range in the 30's. depending upon qualifications —
Responsible for planning, organizing and managing the activities of the City's economic
development program. Minimum two years economic development or marketing experience
required; Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or closely related
field preferred. Must have strong computer and interpersonal skills. Send letter of interest,
resume with salary requirements, and references to: Kathy Turner, City Secretary, City of
Kennedale, P.O. Box 268, Kennedale, Texas 76060 or FAX 817 - 483 -0720. EOE.
After a brief discussion, Michael Box moved to approve the ad, seconded by Robert Duval and all
members present voted in favor.
ITEM NO. 2 – General Discussion.
John Berry stated that on the upcoming August agenda the following items needed to be
addressed: budget, reappointment of board members, and election of officers, which will be
delayed until September by Resolution.
Margaret Eichelberger raised the question of space available in City hall to house the new
Director of Economic Development. At the present time there does not appear to be adequate
space available for a new office. Mr. Berry obtained Robert Duval and Ted Rowe as volunteers
to meet with him to explore available alternatives and report back to the board.
Next, Mr. Berry inquired about the interview process of the economic development director.
Board members were advised to comply with the open record act, and have no more than three
members present during the interview process. It was then recommended that three board
members conduct the interview of the applicants at the Police Department with the same
questions being directed at each applicant or applicants. Mr. Berry also indicated that he could
prepare several tests that could be administered to determine work and personality qualities of the
applicants that could be useful in the selection process.
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Ted Row presented the board with a map, which reflected all member cities from the Southwest
Metroplex Alliance. The map will be a hand -out at trade fairs to advertise the Southwest
Metroplex Alliance area including Kennedale. Our cost was $2,145 and was included in the
budget recently approved by the City Council.
Michael Box presented the board with a memorandum that addressed city park walkway
improvements. With the memorandum Mr. Box requested that the board add this improvement to
their short -range goals for a beautification project.
There being no further discussion, Michael Box moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m.,
seconded by Robert Duval. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Kathy T
Secretary
APPROVED:
John f rry, President