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05.18.2010 EDC Minutes339 MINUTES KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING — MAY 18, 2010 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE — KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BLDG. COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER President Mundy called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Kathy Turner, Secretary called roll with the following persons present/absent: Present: Absent: Robert Mundy Beverly Hayes Mark Yeaiy Rebecca Mowell Darrell Erwin Donnie Graham Doug Parker Staff members present included: Bob Hart Sakura Moten - Dedrick Kathy Turner Jack Thompson III. REGULAR ITEMS A. B. President Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Vice - President Board Member Executive Director Treasurer Secretary Orasi Development — Contract Provider Review and consider action to approve regular meeting minutes dated April 13, 2010. Darrell Erwin moved to approve regular meeting minutes dated April 13, 2010 as submitted, second by Rebecca Mowell. Erwin, Mowell, Mundy, and Yeary voted aye, while Hayes abstained due to absence of meeting. Motion carried (4 -0 -1). Review KEDC Financial Reports. Sakura Moten - Dedrick, Treasurer addressed KEDC Financial Reports for the month ending March 31, 2010. C'. Review and consider action to approve Independent Audit for year ended September 30, 2009. Rebecca Mowell moved to approve Independent Audit for year ended September 30, 2009, second by Beverly Hayes. Motion carried (5 -0). 340 D. Review and consider action to authorize President to execute a sales agreement between the EDC and the City for the sale of Lot 8, Block A, Kennedale Retail Center Addition. Darrell Erwin moved to authorize President to execute a sales agreement between the EDC and the City for the sale of Lot 8, Block A, Kennedale Retail Center Addition, second by Mark Yeary. Motion carried (5 -0). E. Review and consider action to authorize President to execute a Release of Easement for easement currently in existence on a portion of the TownCenter property. Beverly Hayes moved to authorize President to execute a Release of Easement for easement currently in existence on a portion of the TownCenter property, second by Rebecca Mowell. Motion carried (5 -0). F. Review and consider action to authorize President to execute a utility easement to create public easements for the water and sewer lines to be constructed to serve the TownCenter. Mark Yeary moved to authorize President to execute a utility easement to create public easements for the water and sewer lines to be constructed to serve the TownCenter, second by Darrell Erwin. Motion carried (5 -0). 0. Review and consider action to authorize President to execute an agreement declaring reciprocal driveway, ingress- egress, and parking easements for the TownCenter. Darrell Erwin moved to authorize the President to execute an agreement declaring reciprocal driveway, ingress - egress, and parking easements for the TownCenter, second by Beverly Hayes. Motion carried (5 -0). H. Review and consider action to authorize Executive Director to submit a waiver letter from the Texas Leverage Fund. Rebecca Mowell moved to authorize Executive Director to submit a waiver letter from the Texas Leverage Fund, second by Darrell Erwin. Motion carried (5 -0). Review and consider action to change date and time of future meetings. After a brief discussion, it was suggested to confirm quorum status prior to the June 15`h meeting. Hilo quorum is available, meeting date would be scheduled for June 22nd. IV. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS A. KEDC Executive Director Announcement/Reports Bob Hart, Executive Director provided updates on the following: 1. Fallen Heroes Monument — Mr. Hart indicated that the City Council took action on May 13th to convey the property directly to the Fallen Heroes Memorial Foundation, and that an announcement is scheduled for May 27th at 10:00 AM at the Ballpark in Arlington, TX. He then briefly described the terms of the agreement and options available if memorial did not develop as planned. 341 2. TownCenter — Mr. Hart indicated that the development of the TownCenter is proceeding as scheduled, and that moving of the Section House is planned for the last week of July. 3. SW City Development — No report. 4. Bowman Springs Road — Mr. Hart advised construction is proceeding as planned, and that once completed the City would end up with a parcel of property, in which discussion would need to take place in the future on what to do with the property. Also, Mr. Hart reported that a Strategic Planning Session for the Kennedale Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for August 4th, and that he has received two inquiries in regards to the visual and functional grant program. B. Orasi Development Report 1. ICSC - Jack Thompson, EDC Contractor indicated that he would be in attendance at the International Council Shopping Center Conference the last week of May, in which he has obtained marketing material for the TownCenter, and has scheduled appointments for various properties within the city. V. PRESIDENTBOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS A. President Announcements/Reports 1. Report agenda items to be posted for future meetings With no agenda items reported and no further discussion, President Mundy recessed the meeting at 8:19 p.m. to enter into executive session. VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. The Economic Development Corporation will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect with which the city is conducting economic development negotiations. 1. 1000 E. Kennedale Parkway 2. 5500 W. Kennedale Parkway 3. 5414, 5420, 5421, & 5424 High Ridge Road 4. Texas Leverage Fund VII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NECESSARY. President Mundy reconvened into open session at 9:03 p.m. with no action taken on executive session items. 342 VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, President Mundy asked for a motion to adjourn. Darrell Erwin so moved and Mark Yeary seconded the motion with all members present voting in favor. Motion carried (5 -0). Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Kathy Turner, Secretary to EDC President, Robe ` Mun