2015_01.08 EDC MinutesECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
January 8, 2015
I. CALL TO ORDER
Robert Mundy called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
11. ROLL CALL
Present: Robert Mundy, Ron Whitley, Rebecca Mowell, Mark Yeary, Mike Johnson, and Pat Turner
Absent: Adrienne Kay
Staff Present: Bob Hart, Leslie Galloway, Kathy Moore, Jack Thompson with Orasi Development, and
Wes Jury and Henry Lewczyk from the Arlington Chamber of Commerce
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider approval of the minutes from the December 11, 2014 regular meeting
Motion: To approve the minutes as presented. Action: Approve, Moved By: Rebecca Mowell, Seconded
By: Ron Whitley.
Motion Passed 5 -0; Mark Yearly Abstained
IV. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Meet with Wes Jury, President of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce to discuss potential
memberships and other avenues of working together
City Manager Bob Hart introduced Wes Jury and Henry Lewczyk from the Arlington Chamber of Commerce,
stating that they were there to speak about a potential opportunity to work together in the future. Wes Jury
provided background information to the KEDC Board concerning a possible partnership in the Greater
Arlington Manufacturing Council.
Mr. Jury and Mr. Lewczyk thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak with the group before exiting the
meeting. Discussion ensued between Board members; all agreed that more information was needed they
would like to pursue this proposal and agreed to proceed with caution.
B. Review and accept the KEDC Financial Report for November 2014
Sakura Moten - Dedrick present the November 2014 Financial Report for the Kennedale Economic
Development Corporation, noting the November comparisons from 2013. Pat Turner requested an update
on the Texas Leverage Fund; Finance Director Moten - Dedrick provided it.
Motion: To approve the minutes as presented. Action: Approve, Moved By: Pat Turner, Seconded By:
Rebecca Mowell.
Motion Passed Unanimously
V. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS /REPORTS
A. Link Street, Burger King, Popeye's ribbon cutting
City Manager Hart stated that Link Street was complete; Burger King will open next week; and Popeye's is
open and doing well. It was noted that Jack Thompson was working with Popeye's on their ribbon cutting
ceremony.
B. TIP Sidewalk Grant
Bob Hart informed the Board that the Kennedale Parkway Sidewalk project was scheduled to start next
week on the west side at the QT to Eden Road, and the east side at Bowman Springs Road to Tower Drive.
C. Village Creek Flood Control Study
Bob Hart stated that the City received approval for the Village Creek Flood Control Study from the Corps of
Engineers. Adding that he was working on the contract with LITA, and the study was expected to take
approximately eighteen (18) months.
D. Introduction of Leslie Galloway, Communications Director /City Secretary
City Manager Bob Hart introduced Leslie Galloway, the new Communications Director /City Secretary for the
City of Kennedale. Additionally, he introduced Kathy Moore, the new Deputy City Secretary for the City.
E. Chamber update
Jack Thompson provided updates of Chamber activities, highlighting sponsorship opportunities, ribbon
cutting baskets, new resident welcome packets, and the first business roundtable meeting that will be held
the fourth Wednesday in February. Additionally, he informed the group that he will be meeting with Babe's
this month, and that the redesigned website will be ready soon.
President Mundy noted that the next regular scheduled meeting would be held February 12, 2015; Mundy
recessed the meeting into executive session at 1:14 PM.
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. The Economic Development Corporation will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of
the Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, lease, or value of real property
1. Town Center Development
2. 1298 Kennedale Parkway
3. 5414 High Ridge Road
4. Industrial Prospect
VII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
President Mundy reopened the regular session at 1:39 PM.
No Action required pursuant to executive session
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion Adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Adrienne Kay, Seconded By Ron Whitley.
Motion passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 1:41 PM
APPROVED:
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President Robert and ,,
ATTEST:
Deputy Ciq Secretary Kathy E. Moore