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MINUTES
KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 21, 2006
405 MUNICIPAL DR. - KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BLDG.
CONFERENCE ROOM
President Vaughn called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
Members present: President Vaughn, Vice-President Mundy, Hayes, Munn and Norwood. Morris
arrived at 7:28 p.m.
Members absent: Knox
Staff present: David Miller, Executive Director; Kathy Turner, Secretary; Carolyn Marshall,
Treasurer; George Staples, Legal Counsel; and Greg Shropshire with Patillo, Brown & Hill,
L.L.P., Auditing Firm.
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
President Vaughn entered into executive session at 7:21 p.m.
1. The Board of Directors will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the
Texas Government Code (Acquisition of Real Property) to deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property.
2. The Board of Directors will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the
Texas Government Code regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, and duties of the Economic Development Director.
B. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
President Vaughn reconvened into open session at 8:50 p.m. No action was taken on
executive session items.
C. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Consider approval of minutes: regular meeting dated January 17, 2006.
Robert Mundy moved to approve the regular meeting minutes dated January 17, 2006 as
presented, second by Beverly Hayes. Motion carried (6-0).
2. Consider approval of Independent Auditor's Report for year ended September 30, 2005.
Robert Mundy moved to accept the Independent Auditor's Report for year ended
September 30, 2005, second by Jim Norwood.
Greg Shropshire with Patillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. addressed the audit report. With no
questions, motion carried to accept the report (6-0).
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3. Review of Financial Reports.
Financial reports for the month ending January 30, 2006 were provided to board members
for review.
4. Consider and award contract for landscape and irrigation around City Entrance
Monument.
Jim Norwood moved to award contract for landscape installation, irrigation and one-time
hydro-mulch to Aesthetic Landscape in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred
Thirty Eight Dollars ($13,238.00). Motion second by Bill Munn. Motion carried (6-0).
5. Discussion regarding International Council of Shopping Centers annual conference.
It was suggested that the City Manager and Mayor of the City, as well as the President
and Vice-President of the Economic Development Corporation attend the International
Council of Shopping Centers annual conference in May 2006.
Bill Munn moved to approve suggested members attend the annual conference, second by
Rob Morris. Motion carried (6-0).
6. Consider approval of Visual Grant for Burger Box, requested by Mike Barton.
Jim Norwood moved to approve Visual Grant for Burger Box subject to legal approval in
an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Two Dollars ($2,732.00).
Motion second by Bill Munn with all members present voting in favor (6-0).
D. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
1. Executive Director Announcements/Reports.
David Miller, Executive Director introduced Carolyn Marshall, Interim Director of
Finance to the Board. Mr. Miller also advised that March 1, Clifford Blackwell would
come on board full time to serve as Director of Finance, and would be attending future
meetings.
E. PRESIDENT/BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
1. President Announcements/Reports
President Vaughn announced that the Kennedale Park Board would be making a
presentation before the Board at the March meeting.
2. Board of Directors Announcements/Reports
No announcements/reports were made.
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F. ADJOURNMENT
President Vaughn adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
APP OVED:
Pre 'dent, Nita D. Vaughi
ATTEST:
Kathy Turn r, Secretary to EDC
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