08/19/1997, KEDC Regular Meeting Minutes15
MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING -AUGUST 19, 1997
~" 401 CHITWOOD ST. -LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
John Berry, President called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
Members present: John Beny, Robert Duval, Tom Boone, Michael Box and Nita Vaughn.
Members absent: Ron Kovach and Gregory Sellers.
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Tumer, and Margaret Eichelberger.
ITEM NO. 1 -Consideration of minutes: Regular Meeting -July 17, 1997
Special Meeting -July 29, 1997
Tom Boone moved to approve the minutes for the regular meeting held on July 17, 1997, and the
special meeting held on July 29, 1997 as they were submitted, seconded by Michael Box. Motion
carried.
Next, President Berry considered items 5, 4, 3 and 6 before item 2.
ITEM NO. 5 -Consideration of amending the BYLAWS.
Robert Duval presented members with a proposed amendment to the BYLAWS of the Kennedale
fir, Economic Development Corporation. The amendment will read as follows:
"7.08 Forfeiture of OfSce:'
1) Aboard member shall forfeit office if the member:
a) Lacks at any time during the term of office any qualification for the office prescribed by
law or these bylaws.
b) Violates any express prohibition of these bylaws.
c) Fails to attend three consecutive regular meetings of the board without notice to and
being excused by the board or the city council.
2) Any forfeiture of office required by the board must be approved by the city council, which
shall appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term."
Michael Box moved to accept the above amendment to the BYLAWS, and forward a
recommendation to Council for their approval, seconded by Nita Vaughn. Michael Box, Nita
Vaughn, Robert Duval and John Berry voted in favor of the amendment, with Tom Boone
abstaining. Motion carried.
ITEM N0.4 -Consideration of delay in electing officers until after Council appoints new
Members.
John Beny stated that this item would be delayed until after the September 16, 1997 meeting.
"~.• Therefore, no action was taken on this item.
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ITEM NO. 3 -Consideration of recommendations to City Council for reappointment of
Board Members and/or appointment of new members.
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John Berry informed the board that Greg Sellers is working in Keene and would be moving to the
area shortly, and felt it to be in the best interest of the board to submit his resignation so Council
may appoint a new representative.
John Berry then asked if any board members had any recommendations to forward to Council.
Robert Duvall recommended Margaret Eichelberger to fill the vacant position with all board
members in full support in forwarding this recommendation to Council for appointment.
ITEM NO. 6 -General discussion.
John Berry briefly spoke about the defeat of the Special Election relating to the Home Rule
Charter, and stated that a group was going to approach Council to reinstitute the charter election
again in January 1998. Mr. Berry spoke in favor of the board preparing a Resolution to forward
to Council supporting the Home Rule Charter.
Robert Duval made a motion to prepare a Resolution to present to Council to bring the charter
back before the voters, seconded by Michael Box. Motion carried.
The Kennedale Park Board presented a memorandum to the board members relating to the
proposed city park walkway improvements. With the memorandum, the park board said the
improvement would coincide with the recommendation outlined in the recently adopted Parks and
Recreation Master Plan and would fit nicely with other short-term improvements currently being
considered by the board. As such, the Park Board enthusiastically supports the proposal and
stands ready to answer any questions or matters involving parks and recreation.
Michael Box stated he researched possible grant monies that might be available for- park
walkways, and that there would not be any grants available until June 1998 which is actually for
funding to begin in 1999. Robert Duval questioned if this was more for trail and nature systems.
Mr. Box replied yes and did not feel the walkway would qualify.
John Berry stated that he was leery of using economic development money for a park situation,
and has always felt it should be spent to lure businesses which in turn would bring in tax dollars
and in turn would repair our parks and build new parks. He also said he was not entirely against
this idea but would want more information.
Margaret Eichelberger suggested approaching businesses and other types of organizations for a
donation, which could offset the costs for the project. Robert Duval mentioned that studies that
have been completed all reflect back to park areas as a major draw for business relocations.
Ted Rowe spoke briefly against taxing the community for an additional sales tax and then saying
we are going to do a project that will enhance the community, but yet we would like a donation in
addition to the tax for completion of the project. He said if the board was going to do a project, it
would be more appropriate to do the entire project.
Ted Rowe and Tom Boone were excused at 6:55 p.m. due to a council meeting.
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ITEM NO.2 -Consideration of budget for 97/98 fiscal year.
John Berry reviewed the proposed budget which reflected changes in salary related categories due
to a hiring date in December versus October, office renovation within city hall to house an
~""" economic development director, and advertising was reduced to budget for an appreciation day
for the businesses at $2,500.
Margaret Eichelberger questioned if office furniture was included in the $5,000 for office
renovation. John Berry stated that they did not discuss that in detail because at present they did
not know what belonged to the Chamber versus City Hall. She said that the economic
development is going to need additional furniture.
Robert Duvall moved to adopt the attached proposed budget for 97/98 fiscal year as presented,
seconded by Michael Box. Motion carved.
Margaret Eichelberger questioned how the board wanted to reimburse the City for monies that
had ah•eady been spent on economic development by the City since the creation of the board.
John Berry requested that this item be placed on an upcoming agenda with a memo reflecting
what had actually been spent for economic development to date.
There being no further discussion, Robert Duval moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m.,
seconded by Michael Box with all members present voting in favor.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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Ka y T er, Secretary
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Jo Berry, President
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KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Proposed Budget - 1996/1997 - 1997/1998
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REVENUE
Item Annual 1996/1997 1997/1998
(Mar-Oct) (Oct-Se )
Econ. Dev. Sales Tax
Actual (a/o Au) $80,012.13
Pro'ected* $17,365 $105,000 $160,000
*Based on this year's revenues to date.
EYPENSES
Item Annual Cost 1996/1997 1997!1998
(Jul-Se) (Oct-S )
Strategic Plan
Operating Expenses
Econ Dev Director
Salaries $35.000 $8,750 $32.000
Ins.,FICA, etc. 11,000 2,750 9.200
Trainin 1,000 500 1,000
TraveUMeetin s 4,000 2,000 4,000
Car Ex erase 2,400 600 2.000
Office
Rent/Renovation 3,600 900 5,000
Office Su lies 800 300 800
Tele hone 600 250 600
Advertisin 5,000 5,000 2,000
Co ies/Printin 2,000 400 2,000
A reciation Dav 2,500
Sub Total $65,400 $21,450 $61,100
Ca itol Im .Plan
Landsca ed Median $4,000 $4,000
Total $69,400 $25,450 $61,100
Balance (Est.) $87,965 $79,550 $98,900