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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
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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
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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
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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.
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
_________________________ _______________________
Natha Wilkison, City Secretary Richard Pennington, President