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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-08 Draft EDC Minutes03-13-08 EDC Special Minutes.doc 1 03-13-08 Right Where You Want to Be. MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF ANNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MARCH 13, 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, March 13, 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. President, Richard Pennington called the meeting to order at 6:40 pm. Present was Richard Pennington, Alexander Hamilton and Lonnie Friesen. Absent were Dr. Charles Vance and Council Liaison Billy Deragon. Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development was also present. 2. Invocation given by Dr. Charles Vance, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church Alexander Hamilton gave the invocation. 3. Pledge Allegiance 4. Citizen comment. None 5. Presentation, Business Development and Discussion regarding Joe’s Italian Bristol in Anna and how the EDC could work together now and in the future. The owner’s for Joe’s Italian Bristol were not present so members moved down the agenda until they arrived. Mrs. Ulaj spoke to members concerning acquiring financial help with Joe’s Italian Bristol. Members asked questions concerning pricing for different projects, such as the 03-13-08 EDC Special Minutes.doc 2 03-13-08 parking lot, plumbing, foundation, etc. Members asked that Mrs. Ulaj put together information in order of the most immediate needs first for members to review at their next meeting. Members wanted to meet on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 6:00 pm. 6. Presentation by the Anna Chamber of Commerce regarding their calendar and business with the Anna EDC. Alexander Hamilton made the motion to table this item. Richard Pennington stated they would not be present tonight. Lonnie Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes. 7. Presentation by the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce regarding their calendar, membership and business with the Anna EDC. Alexander Hamilton made the motion to table this item. Richard Pennington stated that Stacy Driskell had a previous engagement. Lonnie Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes. Lonnie Friesen made the motion to revisit item 6. Alexander Hamilton seconded the motion. Motion passes. Richard Pennington briefed members on his conversations with Kimberly Luther about the maps purchased from Anna Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Pennington stated that he had requested the EDC’s money back from the maps and would submit a letter requesting so to the Anna Chamber of Commerce. 8. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving a funding Agreement for Vision North Texas with North Central Texas Council of Governments. Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development, explained the program and answered questions from members. Members wanted to know what was in the program for them and wanted to know what projects have been done by this program. Items such as regional transportation plans, coordination of projects in other counties that will affect us and grant monies for projects were discussed. Alexander Hamilton wanted to have EDC members be able to attend these meetings also. The fee to join is $1,725 and the City Manager, Philip Sanders would like for the EDC to pay for the membership. Alexander Hamilton made the motion to pay the $1725 to join the Vision North Texas with NCTCOG. Alex Hamilton took back his motion. Members discussed that the membership fee is not prorated and would be paid now and again in October 2008 if the City decided it is worth it to stay in the program. Members wanted to take some time to research the program and get more information. Lonnie Friesen 03-13-08 EDC Special Minutes.doc 3 03-13-08 made the motion to table this item till March 20th, Thursday at 5:30 pm. Alexander Hamilton seconded the motion. Motion passes. 9. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding the purchase full coverage of the North Central Texas Council of Governments 12-inch resolution digital aerial photography (orthos). Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development, had examples for members to view of what staff would be receiving picture wise to help with planning and development. Alexander Hamilton made the motion to approve paying for the 1’ size for $1,319.54 from the appropriate budget line item. Lonnie Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes. Alexander Hamilton made the motion to return to Item 5. The Eli’s arrived. Lonnie Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes. 10. Discussion (up date) regarding Ideas on the needs of the Fire Department, Police Department, etc when bringing development (a Hotel, etc.) to the City of Anna. Alexander Hamilton made the motion to table this item. Lonnie Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes. 11. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a report (up date) and an outline from Member Lonnie Friesen regarding the EDC’s contribution to the Development of an Anna Master Plan and Project Plan. Members discussed polling P & Z, CDC members to attend a workshop to discuss an Anna Master Plan and Project Plan. Possible workshop dates to look at were March 22nd and 29th. Lonnie Friesen made the motion to have a special meeting on a date to be determined and invite P & Z, CDC and the public. Alexander Hamilton seconded the motion. Motion passes. 12. Discussion regarding Gary Billups and Crippen International with regards to the annexation, zoning, and purchasing of the EDC land (Abstract A0114 Brantley, J.C. Tract 25, acres 48.0000). Alexander Hamilton made the motion to table this item. Lonnie Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes. 13. 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 03-13-08 EDC Special Minutes.doc 4 03-13-08 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. 14. Discuss and take action as desired on items discussed in Executive Session. Alexander Hamilton made the motion to take no action. Lonnie Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes. 15. Discussion regarding signage. Richard Pennington led the discussion on signage around FM 455 and Hwy 75. TXDOT has programs that the city can get grants for landscaping around the signs. Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development stated that staff was talking to a Boy Scout who wanted to do his Eagle Project by erecting a City of Anna entrance sign at this location. Members decided to have this item continued discussion on the next agenda meeting. 16. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approval of Minutes of meeting(s) of February 7 Regular Meeting and February 15, 2008 Workshop. Alexander Hamilton made the motion to approve. Lonnie Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes. 17. Consider approval of financial report and payment of bills. Alexander Hamilton made the motion to approve. Lonnie Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes. 18. Discussion/Action regarding future agenda items. Alexander Hamilton made the motion to have the items discussed during the meeting. Lonnie Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes. 19. Adjourn. Alexander Hamilton made the motion to adjourn at 8:25 pm. Lonnie Friesen seconded the motion. Motion passes. 03-13-08 EDC Special Minutes.doc 5 03-13-08 ATTEST: APPROVED: _________________________ _______________________ Natha Wilkison, City Secretary Richard Pennington, President