HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDC-EDCmin2020-03-12 Joint MeetingOfficers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Stan Carver, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
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Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development
Corporation Special Called Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Inc -Cube Building, Conference Room
312 N. Powell Parkway, Anna, Texas 75409
CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Anthony Richardson, Stan Carver, Michelle Hawkins,
and Doris Pierce. Board Members Absent: Bruce Norwood, Terry Farrell, and Rocio Gonzalez.
Others present: Joey Grisham (Economic Development Director) and Taylor Lough (Economic
Development Manager).
1. Call to Order. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
The meeting was called to order by Anthony Richardson, Board President, at 6:04 p.m.
2. Invocation and Pledge.
Invocation was given by Stan Carver.
Pledge of allegiance was led by Anthony Richardson.
3. Citizen Comments.
There were no citizen comments.
4. Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution adopting the Economic Development Strategic
Plan.
Joey Grisham discussed changes made throughout the document including the formatting.
He said the plan can change in the future based on Board feedback. Michelle Hawkins
stated that she is happy with the document and the changes. She noticed hyphens on page
9 for goal 2, but no hyphens for page 7. The hyphens were removed on page 9. Doris
expressed her appreciation for everyone's time and hard work on developing the plan. Stan
Carver stated that he is excited for the plan and what is to come from it. He preferred that
the measurables be simplified and Doris Pierce agreed. It was mentioned that the first
measurable should also be on the Scorecard.
Anthony Richardson made a motion to approve the resolution, pending the revisions
discussed. Doris Pierce seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
5. CLOSED SESSION (exceptions):
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Stan Carver, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
A. Deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
(Tex. Gov't Code §551.072) possible property acquisition; possible land
sale/purchase;
B. Consult with legal counsel on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the
governmental 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); Discuss contract concerning Revolving Loan
Fund; promotional contract.
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
Property; potential retail and medical projects.
The Board did not enter closed session.
6. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
The Board did not enter closed session.
7. Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest.
Items of community interest include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence;
information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public
official, public employee, or other citizen (but not including a change in status of a person's
public office or public employment); a reminder about an upcoming event organized or
sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community
event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended
or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; and announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health
and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
• Staff will provide the City Council a presentation at their March 24t" meeting. The
Strategic Plan will also be on the agenda for City Council approval. Board Members
are encouraged to attend. It is likely the presentation may start around 7:30 p.m.
• Taylor Lough asked Board Members to let her know if they planned to attend the
BISNOW event on March 26th
• Breaking Free is hosting fundraiser banquet Monday night at eventl013 in Plano.
8. Adjourn.
Anthony Richardson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 pm. Bruce Norwood
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Officers:
Anthony Richardson, President
Stan Carver, Vice -President
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
APPROVED:
Anthony Richardson
President of CDC/EDC
Staff:
Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
ATTESTED:
Rocio Gonzalez
Secretary of CDC/EDC