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07.20.2010 EDC Minutes348 MINUTES KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING — JULY 20, 2010 405 MUNICIPAL DR. — KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BLDG. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:15 PM I. CALL TO ORDER President Mundy called the meeting to order at 7:19 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Kathy Turner, Secretary called roll with the following persons present/absent: Present: Absent: Robert Mundy President Donnie Graham Vice - President Doug Parker Board Member Mark Yeary Board Member Rebecca Mowell Board Member Darrell Erwin Board Member Beverly Hayes Board Member Staff members present included: Sakura Moten - Dedrick Treasurer Kathy Turner Secretary Jack Thompson Orasi Development — Contract Provider III. PUBLIC HEARING President Mundy opened the public hearing to receive citizens input regarding the Kennedale Economic Development Corporation's intent to participate in "Projects," as defined in the Development Corporation Act of 1979, as amended, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 5190.6, including, but not limited to, designing, acquiring, improving, and operating the following: (1) Financing Project through the Texas Leverage Fund for the purposes of land acquisition and construction of a new business facility. President Mundy indicated that the above listed project would require an expenditure of funds collected from the 4B sales tax for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011, and if the KEDC Board of Directors recommended approval of the project, the City Council would act on the recommendation at a scheduled meeting on the 2nd day of September 2010. There being no persons registered to speak for or against proposed project, President Mundy closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. 349 IV. REGULAR ITEMS A. Review and consider action to approve regular meeting minutes dated June 22, 2010. Donnie Graham moved to approve regular meeting minutes dated June 22, 2010 as submitted, second by Darrell Erwin. Graham, Erwin, Parker and Mowell voted aye, while Yeary abstained due to absence of meeting. Motion carried (5 -0 -1). B. Review KEDC Financial Reports. Sakura Moten - Dedrick, Director of Finance and Treasurer addressed the financial reports for the month ending in May 2010. Ms. Dedrick indicated sales tax was up due to an audit in which monies were recovered, but overall collections were down. She reported all other categories were trending fairly well. C. Review of 2010 -2011 KEDC Fiscal Year Budget. Sakura Moten - Dedrick, Director of Finance and Treasurer recapped the preliminary 2010- 2011 EDC fiscal year budget and advised that a final version would be presented during the August meeting for review and consideration. A question and answer period followed in regards to certain budgeted items in which will be presented to the City Manager for his review and feedback at the next scheduled meeting. D. Review and consider action to change date and time of future meetings. It was noted that the next meeting date would be scheduled for Tuesday, August 24th, which would allow for compliance of the 60 -day project notice for the Texas Leverage Fund. V. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS A. Orasi Development Report Jack Thompson, EDC Contract Provider provided updates on the following: 1. TownCenter Development — continuing to send out packets and feedback is positive; 2. Oak Crest Properties — advised of potential customer and waiting on response; 3. Skate Board Shop Grant Request — indicated paperwork was submitted to City Manager to request a grant to open a skate board facility along Kennedale Parkway. VI. PRESIDENTBOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS A. President Announcements /Reports 1. Report agenda items to be posted for future meetings. President Mundy inquired if anyone from the board had any items they would like to see placed on the next agenda. After a short discussion, it was suggested to place a 350 review and discussion item in regards to a welcome monument sign on Dick Price Road, and to receive a report from the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission and sponsors. 2. Chamber of Commerce request for participation in their August 4, 2010 Strategic Planning Session from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. President Mundy announced the Kennedale Chamber of Commerce strategic planning retreat scheduled for August 4, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and indicated it was important for the EDC Board to show representation at such event. After a brief discussion, it was noted Rebecca Mowell would attend the event on behalf of the board. There being no further discussion, President Mundy indicated no executive session would be held and moved to adjournment. VII. 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. Acquisition of Real Property • 1000 E. Kennedale Parkway • 5500 W. Kennedale Parkway 2. Texas Leverage Fund for Grover Corporation VIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NECESSARY. Executive session was not held. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, President Mundy asked for a motion to adjourn. Mark Yeary so moved and Rebecca Mowell seconded the motion with all members present voting in favor. Motion carried (6 -0). Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Kathy Turner, 'Secretary to EDC President, Robert M mdy