HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDCmin2018-02-01MINUTES OF THE
ANNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Thursday, February 1, 2018
The Anna Economic Development Corporation ("EDC") of the City of Anna met at 5:00
p.m.', on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building,
111 North Powell Parkway (Hwy. 5), Anna, Texas.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
Connie Stump, President, called the meeting to order at 5:52 p.m. After roll call and a
declaration that a quorum was present, the floor was open for business.
Directors in attendance: Alonzo Tutson, Brent Thomas, Connie Stump,
Anthony Richardson, and James Gurski.
Directors in Abstention: Doug Hermann
Staff in attendance: Clark McCoy, legal counsel for the CDC and EDC boards;
Jessica Perkins, Chief Administrative Officer and Lauretta Blacketer, Secretary.
2. Citizen Comments. None
3. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving a resolution granting an
underground Easement and ROW to Oncor Wire.
Motion made by Alonzo Tutson to table items 3 and 4. The motion was seconded by
James Gurski. Motion passed.
4. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving a resolution granting an above
ground Easement and ROW to Oncor Wire.
This item was tabled as per above.
5. Discussion regarding Landscape Architect Proposals for the median and entry
feature for the Anna Business Park.
Jessica Perkins reviewed the proposals received. The board indicated that they wanted
to move forward with Belle Firma.
NOTICE REGARDING MEETING TIME: In the event that the Anna Economic Development Corporation meets at the same
time and place scheduled for this meeting. then this meeting will be delayed and will begin immediately alter the conclusion ofthe
meeting of the Anna Community Development Corporation.
IMPORANT LEGAL NOTICE: 'I lie Corporation may vote and/or act upon each ()]'the items listed in this agenda. The Corporation
reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda. whenever it is considered
necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. Disabled person who want to attend the meeting and may need
assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972-924-3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
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6. CLOSED SESSION (EXCEPTIONS) NOTHING FOR CLOSED SESSION!
a. Discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property (Tex. Gov't Code §551.072).
b. Consult with legal counsel on matters in which the duty of the attorney to
the government body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the
State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the government Code (Tex. Gov't
Code §551.071).
C. Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations:
(1) To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the
Board of Directors has received from a business prospect that the Board of
Directors seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of
Anna and with which the Board is conducting economic development negotiations;
or
(2) To deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
described by subdivision (1) (Tex. Gov't Code §551.087); Anna Business Park.
Skipped.
Consider/Discuss/Action approving the minutes from January 11, 2018 meeting.
Alonzo Tutson made a motion to table the minutes as written. Anthony Richardson
seconded the motion. Motion passed by all.
8. Adjourn.
Brent Thomas made a motion to adjourn the meeting. James Gurski seconded the motion
and the meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
APPROVED:
Conka'nce�n�tump
President of EDC
ATTESTED:
' NOTICE REGARDING MEETING TIME: In the event that theAnna Economic Development Corporation meets at the same
time and place scheduled for this meeting, then this meeting will be delayed and will begin immediately alter the conclusion of the
meeting of the Anna Community Development Corporation.
IMPORANT LEGALNO'PICE: The Corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda. The Corporation
reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever it is considered
necessary and legally justified tinder the Open Meetings Act. Disabled person who want to attend the meeting and may need
assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972-924-3325 Nvo working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
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