HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDC-EDCagd2020-04-09 Special 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, April 9, 2020 at 6:00 pm
The Anna Community Development Corporation and the Anna Economic Development Corporation
conducted a special -called online meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The Anna
Community Development Corporation and the Economic Development Corporation participated in
this meeting remotely in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act as suspended or modified
under the pending Declaration of Disaster and associated executive orders and proclamations of
the Governor of Texas.
The public observed the open session portions of the meeting online at the City of Anna's Facebook
page: https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Anna-281332118639373/
CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Anthony Richardson, Rocio Gonzalez, Michelle
Hawkins, and Doris Pierce, and Bruce Norwood. Board Members Absent: Stan Carver and Terry
Farrell. Others present: Lee Miller, Joey Grisham (Economic Development Director), Taylor
Lough (Economic Development Manager), Clark McCoy (CDC/EDC Legal Counsel), and Kevin
Johnson (IT Manager).
1. Call to Order. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
The meeting was called to order by Anthony Richardson, Board President, at 6:06 p.m.
2. Invocation and Pledge.
Invocation was given by Anthony Richardson. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Anthony
Richardson.
3. Citizen Comments.
There were no citizen comments.
4. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the March 5, 2020 CDC Meeting.
(CDC)
5. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the March 5, 2020 EDC Meeting.
(EDC)
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Stan Carver, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
6. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the March 12, 2020 Special Called
CDC Meeting. (CDC)
7. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the March 12, 2020 Special Called
EDC Meeting. (EDC)
Doris Pierce made a motion to approve the minutes on behalf of the CDC and EDC for both
the March 5 Joint Meeting and the March 12 Special Called Joint Meeting. Michelle Hawkins
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
8. Discuss COVID-19 response and resources available to the business community.
Joey Grisham shared that while Economic Development has slowed, staff is doing all they
can to help local businesses. Staff is working with the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce,
staying up to date with information, trends and local business needs. A webpage dedicated
to COVID-19 information and resources was created: opportunityannatx.com/covid-19.
Following the passage of CARES Act, the Small Business Administration is offering loan
programs. Taylor Lough shared that local lenders, Independent Financial, Bancorp South,
RBFCU, and CapTex Bank are offering these loans. Currently, applications by existing
customers will be reviewed first. Staff has also encouraged landlords to be flexible on rent
and they have stated that they are. Staff will continue to review best practices and are open
to discussing future programs that may assist local businesses in need.
Anthony Richardson thanked the staff for their hard work in quickly disseminating
information and agreed with continuing to review local programs should we need to take
further action locally.
9. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving a Resolution amending a contract with Carey Cox
Real Estate for real estate representation. (CDC)
Joey Grisham explained that items 9 and 10 are to extend the contract with Carey Cox Real
Estate for an additional year to represent the Anna Business Park as the listing broker. Last
year the board interviewed different firms and chose Carey Cox Real Estate based on their
approach and experience in Collin County. Joey Grisham shared that Carey Cox and the
EDC have been actively working multiple leads and are close on several. He also stated
that industrial and manufacturing enterprises could thrive after COVID-19 passes.
Anthony Richardson asked Clark McCoy if the amendment should reference an execution
date. Clark McCoy stated that the signature page references April 22"d as the execution
date.
Bruce Norwood made a motion on behalf of the CDC to approve the resolution. Rocio
Gonzalez seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
10. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving a Resolution amending a contract with Carey Cox
Real Estate for real estate representation. (EDC)
Bruce Norwood made a motion on behalf of the EDC to approve the resolution. Rocio
Gonzalez seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
11. CLOSED SESSION (exceptions):
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;
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Stan Carver, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
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.
12. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
The Board did not enter closed session.
13. 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.
• The Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament that was scheduled for
May 4t" has been postponed.
• Whataburger and Salsa Tex Mex have opened.
• Chick-fil-A is opening next week on Thursday, April 16.
• Lee Miller asked if any businesses have reached out to staff sharing that they will
not make it. Joey Grisham shared he had not heard of any businesses closing due
to the pandemic.
• Thanks to Kevin Johnson, IT Manager for his assistance in the setup and meeting
logistics.
14. Adjourn.
Anthony Richardson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 pm. Rocio Gonzalez
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