HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDC-EDCmin2020-05-07 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 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, Bruce Norwood, Stan Carver and Terry Farrell. Board Members Absent: Doris Pierce
Others present: Mayor Nate Pike, Councilmember 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 6:05 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 April 9, 2020 CDC Special
Called Meeting. (CDC)
5. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the April 9, 2020 EDC Special
Called Meeting. (EDC)
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Stan Carver, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
Rocio Gonzalez made a motion to approve the minutes on behalf of the CDC and EDC for
both the April Joint Special Called Meeting. Michelle Hawkins seconded the motion. All were
in favor. Motion passed.
6. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving a resolution expending an amount not to exceed
$77,803 for the Downtown Master Plan.
Joey Grisham explained the cost for the Downtown Master Plan exceeded the $60,000
budgeted by the Board. Kimley Horn was selected by a committee to lead the
Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Master Plan, and Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master
Plan. The additional $17,803 may be budgeted for the 2021 Fiscal Year if the Board chose
not to approve the resolution. The project kicks off next week and there will be additional
opportunities to provide input and be involved moving forward. Citizen participation will be
critical.
No action was taken.
7. Director's Report
A. Report on current corporate financial status —Discussion Only
Joey Grisham explained that with new business openings over the past few months, sales
tax has increased over last year.
B. ED Strategic Plan Update
Joey Grisham thanked the Board for their input. The City Council has been working to
update the city plan, which is well aligned with the Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Staff is finalizing metrics for the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The City Council
will review the Economic Development Strategic Plan at their May 12t" meeting.
C. International Economic Development Council 2020 National #EconDevWeek
Official Celebration Dates: May 4-9, 2020
8. 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.
9. 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;
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,
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Stan Carver, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
(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.
Bruce Norwood made a motion to enter closed session. Stan Carver seconded the motion.
All were in favor. Motion passed. The CDC moved into closed session at 6:08 p.m.
10. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
Rocio Gonzalez made a motion to reconvene into open session. Terry Farrell seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. The CDC reconvened into open session at 8:23
p.m.
Anthony Richardson made a motion to approve a phase 2 grant project in the amount of
$21,100 for grants to support certain Anna area small businesses and set a public hearing
on the project for May 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Stan Carver seconded the motion. All were in
favor. Motion passed.
11. 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.
Anthony Richardson thanked Kevin Johnson, IT Manager for his work to support the virtual
meetings.
Stan Carver commended the City Council, businesses, and churches for their response to
current uncertainty. Neighbors have been treating each other with respect. Today is the
National Day of Prayer. People around the world are praying for the City of Anna.
12. Adjourn.
Rocio Gonzalez made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 pm. Anthony Richardson
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
APPROVED:
Anthony Richardson
President of CDC/EDC
ATTESTED:
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Rocio Gonzalez
Secretary of CDC/EDC