04.27.2000 EDC Minutes95
MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING — APRIL 27, 2000
100 E. BROADWAY ST. — COMMUNITY CENTER
President Vaughn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: Nita Vaughn, Robert Mundy, Ron Kovach, John Berry, Rob Morris, and
Margaret Eichelberger. Wayne Winters arrived at 7:06 p.m.
Members absent: None
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, and Lynette Whidden.
ITEM NO. 1— Consider approval of the minutes from the March 21, 2000 Regular Meeting
of the E.D.C. Board of Directors.
Ron Kovach moved to approve the above minutes as they were submitted, seconded by Robert
Mundy. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2 — Review of financial reports.
Ron Kovach moved to approve the financial reports, seconded by Rob Morris. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3 — Consideration of 1998 /99 Annual Audit.
Robert Mundy moved to approve the 1998 /1999 Annual Audit contingent upon letter from
auditing firm accepting board recommended changes as discussed on Page 5, seconded by Ron
Kovach. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 4 — Consider application for Visual Revitalization Grant, requested by
Mrs. Billie Williams.
John Berry moved to deny Visual Revitalization Grant requested by Mrs. Billie Williams for her
property located at 109 East Mansfield Highway, seconded by Ron Kovach. John Berry, Ron
Kovach, Nita Vaughn, Robert Mundy, Wayne Winters, and Rob Morris voted aye, with Margaret
Eichelberger abstaining.' Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5 - Discussion on round table meeting.
Board members agreed to schedule a proposed round table meeting for Thursday, June 2211d, and
to invite brokers and new business owners. Members also felt that it would be beneficial to
provide a listing of available properties within the city and extra territorial jurisdiction.
Board Member Eichelberger abstained from motion on Visual Revitalization Grant, item number four,
due to working relationship with applicant.
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ITEM NO. 6 — Discuss and review guidelines for Commercial Revitalization Grant Program.
The following changes were recommended:
Kennedale Economic Development Corporation Commercial Revitalization Grant
(1) Purpose
Robert Mundy moved to add the following language to the end of the sentence "that add
economic value to the city ". It now reads "The purpose of the Commercial Revitalization Grant
Program is to encourage functional and visual improvements of commercial properties by
providing incentives to businesses or property owners in the City of Kennedale that add economic
value to the City." John Berry seconded the motion and all members voted in favor.
(2) Program Implementation FY00 (Oct 99 through Sept 00), Number 6.
Robert Mundy moved to add the following language to the beginning of number six "In order to
qualify, a proposed project must start after grant approval ", etc. Ron Kovach seconded the
motion and all members voted in favor.
(3) Procedures for Application, Page 2
Wayne Winters moved to amend paragraph three to add the following language after the word
complete, "the applicant must request the city staff to verify ", etc. It now reads "When the
project is complete, the applicant must request the city staff to verify completion and costs.
Robert Mundy seconded the motion and all members voted in favor.
(4) Application Form
Robert Mundy moved to amend application form so it reads: Plans for use of Kennedale vendors
yes or no, if yes, please attach a list of anticipated Kennedale vendors, seconded by Ron Kovach.
Motion carried.
Robert Mundy moved to add the wording "and economic ", to the following sentence so that it
now reads "Description of expected commercial revitalization and economic benefit to the
property and the city:" Ron Kovach seconded the motion and all members voted in favor.
(5) Certificate of Understanding
Paragraph A
Robert Mundy moved to add the word "approval" to the end of the first sentence so that it now
reads "Improvements will not start prior to grant approval." Ron Kovach seconded the motion
and all members voted in favor.
Paragraph G
Rob Morris moved to incorporate the following language at the end of the sentence of paragraph
G. "In the event that no grants are awarded, the corporation and the city have no liability to the
applicant." Wayne Winters seconded the motion and all members voted in favor.
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Paragraph II
Wayne Winters moved to add the following language to be incorporated as paragraph H. "The
applicant will not discriminate against vendors, contractors, and suppliers." Seconded by Ron
Kovach.
Robert Mundy moved to amend original motion to seek legal counsel opinion if paragraph H is
needed, seconded by Ron Kovach. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7 — Consider possible project for extension of sewer line to newly light industrial
annexed area.
Wayne Winters moved to forward a recommendation to Council to review servicing the newly
annexed area in the future, seconded by Ron Kovach. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8 — Staff comments: In addition to matters specifically listed below, staff comments
may include updates on ongoing or proposed projects related to their department
and may address posted agenda items.
Economic Development Director, Margaret Eichelberger briefed members on the recent grant
application requested by Mr. Tim Cecil and provided photos of his completed work which totaled
an amount of a grant being awarded for $2,270.10, and spoke about the revisions needed to the
current web page and the projected cost.
Executive Director, Ted Rowe spoke about economic growth in relation to building trends of
single family homes and updated members on the proposed Wal -mart site in Arlington.
Board members recommended the Mayor issue a plaque to Ray's Pharmacy on behalf of the City
Council and Economic Development Board recognizing their improvement efforts to their
building.
ITEM NO. 9 — Future agenda review.
President Vaughn said that there would be further discussion on the upcoming round table and
additional grant applications for review at the next meeting.
No further discussion before the board, John Berry moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.,
seconded by Wayne Winters. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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