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Anthony Richardson, President
Bruce Norwood, Vice -President
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
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Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
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Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development
Corporation Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Anna City Hall, Council Chambers
111 N. Powell Parkway, Anna, Texas 75409
The Anna Community Development Corporation and the Anna Economic Development Corporation
conducted a special called meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2021 at the Anna City Hall
Council Chambers, 111 N. Powell Pkwy. Anna, Texas 75409.
A video recording of the open session portions of the meeting may be viewed online at the City of
Anna's website: https:llwww.annatexas.gov/962/AgendasMinutes
CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Anthony Richardson, Rocio Gonzalez, Michelle
Hawkins, Kylee Kelley, and Shane Williams. CDC and EDC Board Members Absent: Matthew
Seago and Bruce Norwood. Others Present: Joey Grisham (Economic Development Director),
Nathaniel Johnson (Economic Development Intern), Stan Carver II (Anna City Council) and Lee
Miller (Anna City Council Mayor Pro Tem). Others Participating Remotely: Taylor Lough
(Economic Development Manager) and Claris McCoy (Attorney).
1. Call to Order. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
The meeting was called to order by Anthony Richardson, Board President, at 6:02 p.m.
2. Invocation and Pledge.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Anthony Richardson.
3. Neighbor Comments.
Councilmember Stan Carver suggested the board increase the budget for incentives to help
local businesses.
4. Consent Agenda.
a. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the July 1, 2021 Joint Community
Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting.
(CDC)
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Bruce Norwood, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary Nathaniel Johnson, Economic Development Intern
Shane Williams made a motion on behalf of the EDC to approve a resolution
approving the Fiscal Year 2021 -2022 budget. Michelle Hawkins seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
6. Director's Report
a. Development Forum - Thursday, July 29th
Thursday the Development Forum will begin at 8:00 a.m. with speakers starting
at 9,00 a.m. The event will be at the high school and we have 110 people signed
up to attend. Speakers will include Jon Kendall with Bohler Engineering, Planning
and Development, and Anna ISD.
b. Cancellation of August 5th CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting
Staff shared we will need to keep this meeting as there may be activity on the
Business Park.
c. NTCAR Expo - September 2nd
The North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (NTCAR) Expo has been
scheduled for Thursday, September 2nd from 3.00 to 7:00 p.m. at Gilley's Dallas.
Please let staff know if you plan to attend as the EDC is a sponsor. It is good to
have Board Members at the booth to chat with attendees.
d. Reschedule September Board Meeting from September 2nd to September
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As staff will be exhibiting at the NTCAR Expo, we would like to reschedule the
regular CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting from September 2nd to the following week,
September 911. Please advise if this date does not work and if another is
preferred.
e. Sales Tax Workshop - Virtual or In -Person September 17tn
The Texas Economic Development Council offers a one -day workshop in
Garland on September 171h. This year TEDC is also offering a virtual option. If
you informed staff you would like to attend either workshop, you should have
received confirmation from TEDC. Please advise if you have not received such
confirmation. This is a great event to learn more about Type A and Type B sales
tax organizations.
f. Dallas Business Journal Real Estate Awards - September 23rd
The Anna EDC is sponsoring the Dallas Business Journal Real Estate Awards on
Thursday, September 23rd. Please inform staff if you would like to attend this
evening event.
g. 2021 REDnews Collin County Commercial Real Estate Summit -- September
29th
On September 29th Joey Grisham will be speaking at REDnews' Collin County
Commercial Real Estate Summit at Legends at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. The
panel is titled "Economic Development & Investment Opportunities" and will
feature Mr. Grisham and speakers from Celina, Allen, and McKinney EDCs as
well as Rex Glendenning, Broker and Owner of Rex Real Estate.
h. May Financials
i. June Financials
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Bruce Norwood, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary Nathaniel Johnson, Economic Development Intern
Michelle Hawkins shared that on August 211t AISD will have "meet the Coyotes" at 7:30 p.m.
10. Adjourn.
Rocio Gonzalez made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6.45 pm. Anthony Richardson
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Anthony Richardson
President of CDCIEDC
ATTESTED:
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Rocio G nzalez (Auiz 9, 202114:26 CDT)
Rocio Gonzalez
Secretary of CDCIEDC
July 26 CDC/EDC Minutes
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