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2016_11.01 EDC MinutesI. CALL TO ORDER President Mundy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He noted that the October 25th meeting was rescheduled for tonight. II. ROLL CALL Present: Michael Johnson, Robert Mundy, Pat Turner, Ronald Whitley, Mark Yeary Absent: Adrienne Kay, Rebecca Carlton 111. MINUTES APPROVAL A. Consider approval of the minutes from the September 27, 2016 regular meeting Motion To approve the September 27, 2016 Economic Development Corporation meeting minutes. Action Approve, Moved By Pat Turner, Seconded By Ronald Whitley. Motion passed Unanimously IV. REGULAR ITEMS A. Review and accept the KEDC Financial Report for September 2016 Finance Director Krystal Crump provided a short overview for the September 2016 Financial Report for the Economic Development Corporation. Krystal stated that interest and the administration fund have not been recorded for the month of September due to some technical difficulties encountered with Tarrant County. She noted that sales tax has exceeded expectations and there were no major expenditures in September. Motion To approve the September 2016 Finance Report for the Economic Development Corporation. Action Approve, Moved By Michael Johnson, Seconded By Mark Yeary. Motion passed Unanimously B. Discuss and consider action regarding the extension of Orasi Development and Chamber of Commerce management agreements Executive Director Bob Hart stated that the agreement with Orasi Development and the Kennedale Chamber of Commerce expired at the end of September; and action is required by the Economic Development Board regarding the extension of the agreement. Bob stated that he recommends a one -year extension with no changes to the current agreement. Motion To extend the current agreement with Orasi Development and the Kennedale Chamber of Commerce for one -year with no changes to the agreement. Action Approve, Moved By Pat Turner, Seconded By Mark Yeary. Motion passed Unanimously V. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS /REPORTS A. Oak Crest Development B. TownCenter C. Chamber of Commerce Report Executive Director Bob Hart stated that he would discuss the Oak Crest Development during executive session. Bob continued with the TownCenter stating that the Dickie's BBQ / Chicken Express building was underway and that McDonald's will have their Grand Opening on Saturday, November 5th. Jack Thompson, Orasi Development reported that attendance has been good at the Chamber luncheons with an average of fifty attendees; adding that Senator Konni Burton and State Representative Bill Zedler spoke at the October Luncheon and Congressman Joe Barton is scheduled to speak in November. Jack reminded everyone of the annual golf tournament scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2016; adding that most Chamber activities are winding down until the new year. Pat Turner questioned his progress for the Economic Development Corporation; Jack replied that he would discuss that during the executive session. Jack reported that McDonald's has joined the Chamber. VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION President Mundy recessed into executive session at 7:07 p.m. 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. Hospitality Project 2. 1170 Kennedale Parkway 3. 503 E. Kennedale Parkway 4. Oak Crest Redevelopment VII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED President Mundy reconvened into open session at 7:49 p.m. There was action concerning the purchase of half a lot at 825 Corry A. Edwards Drive to be used for a land exchange for property located at 108 S. New Hope Road. The exchange of property is for the purpose of widening New Hope Road, and no cost will be incurred by the Economic Development Corporation in association with this land exchange. Motion To approve authorization to purchase half a lot at 825 Corry A. Edwards Drive for the land exchange of property at 108 S. New Hope Road for the purpose of widening New Hope Road, at no cost to the Economic Development Corporation. Action Approve, Moved By Pat Turner, Seconded By Ronald Whitley. Motion passed Unanimously The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Economic Development Corporation is November 22, 2016. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Michael Johnson, Seconded By Mark Yeary. Motion passed Unanimously The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. APPROVED:: f l Vice- President Pat Turner 0 ®01EPPPAABB OF KE,414 gy ••; g ® � m ® ATTEST: die s D putNCUi Se cretary Kathy E. Moore