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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COPRORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING — MAY 19, 1998
100 E. BROADWAY ST. — COMMUNITY CENTER
President Eichelberger called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
Members present: Margaret Eichelberger, Nita Vaughn, John Berry, Robert Mundy, Ron Kovach
and Michael Box. Rob Morris arrived at 6:36 p.m.
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Lynette Whidden and Thad Chambers.
ITEM NO. 1— Consideration of minutes: Regular Meeting — April 21, 1998
John Berry moved to approve the minutes of April 21, 1998 as submitted, seconded by Michael
Box. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2 — Consideration of electing a Vice - President.
Board members unanimously elected Nita Vaughn as Vice - President.
ITEM NO. 3 — Consideration of Financial Reports.
A brief question and answer period ensued with the financial reports. No other action was taken.
ITEM NO. 4 — Consideration of Budget Amendment for surplus funds to be used for
development of Web Page, and other services as they may arise.
John Berry moved to approve the budget amendment for surplus funds in the amount of
$6,000.00 to be transferred from salary to other services, and forward to City Council for their
consideration. Michael Box seconded the motion and motion carried without opposition.
ITEM NO. 5 — Consideration of Resolution for continued consistency in backing strong
Code enforcement, including the 287 Overlay.
John Berry moved to approve the resolution for continued consistency in backing strong Code
Enforcement contingent upon amending the last paragraph to read "The Board of Directors of the
Kennedale Economic Development Corporation, as a result of a unanimous vote, hereby petitions
the City Council of the City of Kennedale to focus attention on increased code enforcement in the
City of Kennedale, etc". Robert Mundy seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6 — Consideration of Resolution encouraging meetings with Forest Hill
City Council to gain developmental control of ETJ adjacent to entrance.
John Berry moved to approve the Resolution encouraging meetings with Forest Hill City Council
to gain developmental control of ETJ adjacent to entrance of Kennedale. Rob Morris seconded
the motion and motion carried without opposition.
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ITEM NO. 7 — General discussion.
Some issues discussed were the Marketing Plan, which is due for completion by the end of May
1999; relocation of businesses into Kennedale as well as a log reflecting what type of business
and a contact person; availability and use of land along the rail right -of -way on Business
Highway 287; future storage tank and water well sites as a possible third goal for the strategic
plan; and costs analysis for a public relations consultant to rectify the image of Kennedale.
In addition, board members were urged to review the Strategic Plan in detail prior to next
month's meeting and have possible projects available for discussion and action so the Board may
move forward.
There being no further discussion before the Board, President Eichelberger adjourned the meeting
at 7:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
Secretary
APPROVED:
Marg 4, et Eichelberger O
President