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2015_06.11 EDC MinutesECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 11, 2015 CALL TO ORDER President Robert Mundy called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Robert Mundy, Mike Johnson, Pat Turner, Mark Yeary and Rebecca Mowell Absent: Adrienne Kay and Ron Whitley Staff Present: Bob Hart, Carolyn Marshall, Kathy Moore, and Jack Thompson with Orasi Development/Chamber of Commerce III. MINUTES APPROVAL A. Consider approval of the minutes from the May 14, 2015 regular meeting Motion: To approve the May 14, 2015 regular meeting minutes. Action: Approve, Moved By: Rebecca Mowell, Seconded By: Pat Turner. Motion Passed Unanimously IV. REGULAR ITEMS Robert Mundy stated that he had an administrative issue to address before continuing with the regular agenda. Mundy informed the group that the current meeting time was problematic for some Board members who have jobs and have to adjust their schedules every month in order to be able to attend EDC meetings. He proposed that the Board meetings be rescheduled to the evening. The Board discussed potential days /times for the change and agreed that future meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Robert Mundy concluded, noting that the next regularly scheduled meeting would be held on July 28, 2015 at 7:00 pm. A. Review and accept the KEDC Financial Report for April 2015 B. Review and accept the KEDC Financial Report for May 2015 Interim Finance Director Carolyn Marshall provided an overview of the April /May financial report to the Board members; she noted that the two months were combined into one report and that the financial are now up to date. Robert Mundy thanked Carolyn for highlighting the month to month changes on the financial report, noting that it was very helpful. Motion: To approve the April /May 2015 KEDC Financial Report. Action: Approve, Moved By: Mark Yeary, Seconded By Rebecca Mowell. Motion Passed Unanimously C. Action relative to the Kennedale TownCenter L.P., and Cypress Properties, and the new contract with Crampton EBT, Inc., and HPS RE, LLC Executive Director Bob Hart stated that this item was added to the agenda to bring everyone up to date on the sale of Building 5 in the Kennedale TownCenter and the transfer of management and development services. Bob Hart stated that the 45 -day period for the transfer is now underway and that Liberty Capital is working with Crampton on the financing. He added that the contract documents should be complete by the end of June and that he will forward these documents to the EDC Attorney, Wayne Olson for review. Hart added that no action was required by the Board at this time; however, the Board may need to meet within the 45 -day period to tie up any loose ends. Robert Mundy stated that the EDC sub - committee appointed to negotiate the purchase of Building 5 from Cypress Properties/TownCenter Properties should be disbanded. Motion: To approve the disbandment of EDC sub - committee. Action: Approve, Moved By: Pat Turner, Seconded By Mike Johnson. Motion Passed Unanimously V. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS /REPORTS A. Kennedale Parkway Access Bob Hart informed the group that he will meet with TxDOT again on June 22 "d to discuss access issues on Kennedale Parkway. Additionally, he is talking with Oncor concerning street lighting. B. Welcome Signs Bob Hart stated construction on the welcome sign is underway and will have solar lighting. C. Sidewalk Project Bob Hart stated that he was working to resolve the sprinkler system issues on the sidewalk project; adding that the Bonding Company is now involved. D. Food Court Jack Thompson stated that this project is on hold until Craig Hughes takes over the management of TownCenter. E. TIRZ Report Bob Hart informed the EDC Board that the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board will meet on June 15 to start the process for the design of New Hope Road and the wastewater system. He added that there is a possibility that the County may be willing to help fund the development of New Hope Road. Additional items of information provided by Bob Hart included his meeting with TxDot on the line -of -sight issues with the landscaping along Kennedale Parkway; Bloxom Park pavement begins in July; the new Finance Director Kristal Crump will start on July 6; and the City of Kennedale was recognized in Movoto Real Estate's Top 10 Fort Worth Suburbs list. F. Chamber Report Jack Thompson provided updates on Chamber activities, highlighting the high attendance at the recent Business After Hours event. Thompson reminded Board members that this month's Chamber luncheon will be June 17` and no luncheon will be held in July. Additionally, he added that the Clay Shoot Tournament has been postponed until April 2016. No Executive Session was Held. 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 Industrial Prospects for Bloxom Park 1298 W. Kennedale Parkway Business Incentives Potential Hotel Release of claims by Kennedale TownCenter L.P., and Cypress Properties VII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Mark Yeary, Seconded By Rebecca Mowell. Motion passed Unanimously ° ° ° ° ° ®` KE N �� or 'o The meeting was adjourned at 12:56 PM APPROVED: .......... / _ President Robert. undy ®��, a vO — ATTEST: 00 9 •. • � •'"I"e Deputy City S�retary Kathy E. Moore