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MINUTES OF
SPECIAL MEETING
OF ANNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
JANUARY 17, 2008 6:30 P.M.
ANNA CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
111 N. POWELL PKWY., ANNA, TEXAS
The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Anna conducted its
Special meeting at 6:30 p.m., NOTE THE TIME Thursday, January 17, 2008, at
the Anna City Hall Administration Building, 111 N. Powell Parkway, to consider
the following items:
1. Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum.
Vice-Chairman Alexander Hamilton called the meeting to order at 6:30
p.m. Alexander Hamilton, Dr. Charles Vance, Lonnie Friesen and
Council Liaison Billy Deragon were present. Richard Pennington was
absent.
2. Invocation given by Dr. Charles Vance, Pastor of Calvary Baptist
Church.
The invocation was given by Dr. Charles Vance.
3. Pledge Allegiance
4. Citizen comment.
Bradley Bowden, on behalf of the Anna Chamber of Commerce
extended an invitation to a Super Bowl Party in which the proceeds will
go to starting a Special Olympics Chapter in Anna.
5. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a Presentation by the Greater
Anna Chamber of Commerce to become a member.
Dr. Charles Vance made the motion to table until a future date. Lonnie
Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passes.
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6. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding Tax Abatement for possible
investors that invest and create employment in the City of Anna.
Dr. Charles Vance made the motion to table. Lonnie Friesen seconded
the motion. Motion passes.
7. Discussion regarding Ideas for the Fire Department, Police
Department, etc when bringing a Hotel, etc. to the City of Anna.
Dr. Charles Vance led the discussion regarding getting with the Fire
Department and Police Department to find out their needs for future
development (such as 3-5 story buildings, equipment for police cars,
etc.) in the City of Anna.
8. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding Plano Super Bowl owners
bringing a bowling alley to the City of Anna.
Dr. Charles Vance made the motion to table until someone can attend
a meeting. Lonnie Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes.
9. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a report (up date) and an
outline from Member Lonnie Friesen regarding the Development
of an Anna Master Plan and Project Plan.
Lonnie Friesen led the discussion regarding this item stating that the
City would like to take the lead in this project. EDC will put together
their plan for economic development to go with the Master Plan.
Lonnie Friesen will bring back some information at the February
meeting. Dr. Charles Vance made the motion to take no action. Lonnie
Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes.
10. Discussion regarding Tax Abatement for Assad Group.
Dr. Charles Vance made the motion to table this item. Lonnie Friesen
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
11. Discussion regarding the Development of the area around Hwy.
75 and FM 455.
Lonnie Friesen led the discussion regarding the future development of
the four corners of this intersection. Mr. Friesen concerns were
regarding the truck stops. Members discussed that the economics will
take care of the future development of this intersection.
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12. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding Gary Billups and Crippen
International.
Mr. Gary Billups made a presentation to EDC regarding EDC’s
property on Hwy 5, North of Town, for Industrial Development and
answered questions from members. Council Member Billy Deragon
stated that he was in favor of light industrial zoning but there was
opposition from other council members on this piece of property.
Discussion regarding EDC members to attend City Council meeting on
February 12, 2008 for a discussion item on the zoning and annexation
of their property.
13. Discussion regarding the Anna Ministry Alliance.
Dr. Charles Vance made the motion to table this item until a future
meeting. Lonnie Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Under terms of Chapter 551 of Texas
Government Code the board may enter into CLOSED SESSION or
Executive Session to deliberate regarding commercial or financial
information that the governmental body has received from a
business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have
locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental
body and with which the governmental body is conducting
economic development negotiations or to deliberate the
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property because such
deliberations in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect
on the board’s position in negotiations with third persons
(Government Code, Chapters 551.072, 551.087).
Return to open session.
15. Discuss and take action as desired on items discussed in
Executive Session.
Nothing
16. Discussion regarding signage.
Dr. Charles Vance made the motion to table the item. Lonnie Friesen
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
17. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding accepting Director/Secretary
Jeremy Hersom’s letter of resignation from Anna EDC and
applicants to fill the vacancy.
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Lonnie Friesen made the motion to accept Jeremy Hersom’s letter of
resignation. Dr. Charles Vance seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Dr. Charles Vance made the motion to do a certificate of recognition
and a plaque for Jeremy Hersom for his service on the EDC board.
Lonnie Friesen seconded the motion.
Council Member Billy Deragon volunteered to serve on the EDC as a
back up if they have trouble finding someone to serve on the
corporation board.
18. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approval of Minutes of
meeting(s) of December 6, 2007.
Dr. Charles Vance made the motion to approve the minutes. Lonnie
Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes.
19. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding developing a resolution for a
Petty Cash account.
Dr. Charles Vance made the motion to table. Lonnie Friesen seconded
the motion. Motion passes.
20. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approval of potential
expenses of the Letourneau University Study.
Dr. Charles Vance led the discussion on this item suggesting that a
bus would be better for the students to tour the City at a cost $600 or
$700 and that lunch will be purchased. Lonnie Friesen made the
motion to budget up to $1,200.00 for this expense. Dr. Charles Vance
seconded the motion. Motion passes.
21. Consider approval of financial report and payment of bills.
Dr. Charles Vance briefed members on the bills and reviewed the
financial report. Members want figures on what their obligations are.
Lonnie Friesen made the motion to pay the expenses outlined. Dr.
Charles Vance seconded the motion. Motion passes.
22. Discussion/Action regarding future agenda items.
Gary Billups and the Crippen Corporation; Presentation by Anna
Chamber of Commerce regarding their calendar; EDC proposal for
Master Plan; all items tabled
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23. Adjourn.
Lonnie Friesen made the motion to adjourn at 7:52 p.m. Dr. Charles
Vance seconded the motion. Motion passes.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_________________________ ________________________
Natha Wilkison, City Secretary Richard Pennington, President