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MINUTES
KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING — MARCH 18, 2008
405 MUNICIPAL DR. — KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BLDG.
CONFERENCE ROOM
President, Robert Mundy called the meeting to order at 7:16 p.m.
Members present: President, Robert Mundy, Vice - President, Beverly Hayes, Board of Directors,
Rebecca Mowell, Megan Husby, Doug Parker, Darrell Erwin, and Donnie Graham.
Members absent: None
Staff present: Bob Hart, KEDC Executive Director, Mike Soab, KEDC Director, and James
Cowey, Building Official.
I. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Introduction and seating of Megan Husby, new KEDC Board of Director (Place 6).
President, Robert Mundy welcomed new Board of Director, Megan Husby to the
board.
b. Review and consider minutes: regular meeting dated February 19, 2008 and special
meeting dated March 4, 2008.
Doug Parker moved to approve the meeting minutes dated February 19, 2008 as
submitted, and moved to approve the meeting minutes dated March 4, 2008
contingent upon correction to item I -b motion to reflect "On a ratio of 1/3."
Motion second by Rebecca Mowell. Motion carried (7 -0).
c. Review and consider Visual Revitalization Grant for new Subway Sandwich Shop
in future TownCenter Kennedale Project.
Rebecca Mowell moved to approve Visual /Functional Revitalization Grants on a
1/7 and 1/3 ratio. Motion second by Donnie Graham.
President, Robert Mundy moved to amend motion to decrease Visual grant to zero
and increase Functional grant by $10,000.00. Motion failed due to lack of second.
Original motion passed 6 to 1 with Rebecca Mowell, Donnie Graham, Vice -
President, Beverly Hayes, Megan Husby, Doug Parker, and Darrell Erwin voting
aye, while President, Robert Mundy voted nay. Motion carried.
d. Review and consider Functional Revitalization Grant for new Subway Sandwich
Shop in future TownCenter Kennedale Project.
This item was approved under Item I -c.
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e. Review financial monthly reports.
Mike Soab, KEDC Director advised the Board that six months of reports would be
available for review at the next KEDC meeting. Soab also advised that the audit
year -end was included in the packet for review, and if any questions arise to please
email him and he would forward to the Director of Finance for his review and
response.
Board of Directors questioned the timing of reports being presented and
recommended reports are available in the packets for review.
f. Review and discuss status of TownCenter Plaza project.
g.
Mike Soab, KEDC Director provided an update to the TownCenter Plaza fountain
and eagle statue, which would pay tribute to our Veterans.
In addition, Park Board Members David Smith and Mike Bevill were present to
give insight to the TownCenter Plaza. Smith thanked the Board for allowing the
Park Board to participate in the project, and said that the Board is very receptive to
the project. Bevill added that he had visited with some Veterans and that they are
very pleased with the idea that the City is recognizing their efforts. He said that the
Park Board unanimously supports the project, and is also looking into selling bricks
and benches for the plaza, as well as installing a brass plaque noting the dedication.
Review and discuss job description for KEDC Board of Directors.
Bob Hart, City Manager and KEDC Executive Director provided a generic KEDC
job description similar to the other city board /commission member descriptions for
review. Recommended revisions were discussed with final draft to be presented to
the board along with the other city board /commission descriptions prior to the next
meeting.
II. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
a. Executive Director Announcement/Reports.
Bob Hart, City Manager and Executive Director reminded the board of the
upcoming appreciation dinner to be held on March 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the Life
Fellowship Church, and reminded each to submit their dinner selection.
b. KEDC Director Announcement/Reports.
No announcements and or reports.
III. PRESIDENT/BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS /REPORTS
a. President Announcements /Reports
President, Robert Mundy reported on the following:
1. Recommended scheduling a workshop to review requirements for
visual /functional grants;
2. Recommended monthly financial reports be included in packets;
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3. Recommended email responses be curtailed to KEDC Director only to prevent
violations in the Open Meetings Act.
b. Board of Directors Announcements/Reports
Board of Directors suggested legal counsel attend the workshop to receive
clarification on what grant monies can and cannot be spent on. Bob Hart, City
Manager and KEDC Executive Director recommended that a 4A and 4B consultant
be brought in to advise the Corporation on current trends and current practices.
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board of Directors will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the
Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or value of real
property.
No executive session was held.
V. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
No executive session was held.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Megan Husby moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 p.m., second by Donnie Graham.
Motion carried (7 -0).
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Kathy Turr er, Secretary to EDC
President, Robert I ii