04.27.1999 EDC Minutes64
MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING — APRIL 27, 1999
100 E. BROADWAY ST. — COMMUNITY CENTER
President Eichelberger called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
Members present: Margaret Eichelberger, Nita Vaughn, Robert Mundy and Michael Box. Rob
Morrison arrived at 7:22 p.m.
Members absent: John Berry and Ron Kovach.
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner and Lynette Whidden.
ITEM NO. 1— Consideration of minutes: February 16, 1999
March 1, 1999
Nita Vaughn moved to approve the minutes of February 16, 1999 as they were submitted,
seconded by Robert Mundy. Motion carried.
Michael Box moved to approve the minutes of March 1, 1999 as they were submitted, seconded
by Nita Vaughn. Michael Box, Nita Vaughn and Robert Mundy voted aye with Margaret
Eichelberger abstaining due to absence at meeting.
ITEM NO. 2 — Consideration of Financial Reports.
Board members were presented financial reports and a sales tax history report for the month
ending March 1999. A brief discussion took place with no action required.
ITEM NO. 3 — Consideration and discussion relating to the position of Economic Development
Corporation Director.
The acting economic development director briefed members on the workload capacity and stated
that at present a part-time position would fill the needs of the board. Discussion then moved onto
salary requirements and qualifications. It was the consensus of the board to post pone hiring until
further information could be received from the economic development department of Texas
Utilities.
Board members also agreed that if a part-time person were hired, the remaining salary would be
used to offset other salaries and consultant fees that may be deemed necessary. No other action
was taken.
ITEM NO. 4 — Consideration and discussion relating to improving median on Little School
Road and add sign.
Discussion began with the need to identify a logo for the city. Board members felt that this was
an important step to begin the process of identifying Kennedale and would create a unity
throughout the city. It was suggested that board members address Council to establish a logo for
the city.
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Next, board members advised the acting director to obtain three to six proposals and present at
the next meeting for review. No other action was taken.
ITEM NO. 5 — Consideration and discussion relating to Kennedale's newly acquired E.T.J.
Board members received input on possible projects for the newly acquired extra territorial
jurisdiction. Those projects consisted of the following:
1. Purchase water system in the amount of $100,000.00; and
2. Install new water system with fire hydrants. This would be an 8 -inch loop with interior
streets having 6 -inch lines. Costs includes engineering fees - $305,600.00; and
3. Loop sewer system which would tie into Gilman Road - $268,000.00 (Doesn't include any
salvage yards); and
4. Replace funds for fire truck - $45,000.00.
It was also noted that grants might be available to assist with improvements in this area. No other
action was taken.
ITEM NO. 6 — General discussion.
A copy of North Central Texas Council of Governments 1999 Demographic Forecast Status
Report, which reflects the year 2025 district forecast and household and employment projection
marks was presented to each board member with a brief discussion.
Board members were also made aware of current single- family residential developments. It was
noted that there would be approximately 658 new homes built within the next five years, and that
there was sufficient water to service the new construction.
No other discussion brought before the board President Eichelberger adjourned the meeting at
8:48 p.m.
AT'T'EST:
Secretary
APPROVED:
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Mar:: et Eichelber, Pre • ent