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Home My WebLink AboutCDC-EDCmin2021-04-01 Joint MeetingOfficers: Anthony Richardson, President Bruce Norwood, Vice -President Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary THE CITY OF ��a CDC G R O U N D B R E A K I N G P 0 S 5 I B I L I T I E S Staff: Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager THE CiTY OF' .Finna GROUNDBREAKING P 0 S S I B I L I T i E S Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 6:00 pm Anna City Hail, Council Chambers 111 N. Powell Parkway, Anna, Texas 75409 The Anna Community Development Corporation and the Anna Economic Development Corporation conducted a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the Anna City Hall Council Chambers, 111 N. Powell Pkwy. Anna, Texas 75409. A video recording of the open session portions of the meeting may be viewed online at the City of Anna's website: https://www.annatexas.gov/962/AgendasMinutes CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Anthony Richardson, Bruce Norwood, Matthew Seago and Shane Williams. CDC and EDC Board Members Absent: Rocio Gonzalez and Michelle Hawkins, Others Present: Councilmember Lee Miller, Joey Grisham (Economic Development Director) and Taylor Lough (Economic Development Manager) 1. Call to Order. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum. The meeting was called to order by Anthony Richardson, Board President, at 6:11 p.m. 2. Invocation and Pledge. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Anthony Richardson. 3. Citizen Comments. None. 4. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the March 4, 2021 CDC Meeting. (CDC) 5. Cons iderlDiscusslAct on approving minutes from the March 4, 2021 EDC Meeting. (EDC) Bruce Norwood made a motion to approve the minutes on behalf of the CDC and EDC for the March Joint CDC and EDC Meeting_ Matthew Seago seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Officers: Staff: Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director Bruce Norwood, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary 6. Consider/Discuss/Act on accepting the resignation of Doris Pierce from the EDC Board. 7. Consider/Discuss/Act on accepting the resignation of Doris Pierce from the CDC Board. Anthony Richardson commented on the impact Ms. Pierce had on the Boards especially during the development of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Shane Williams made a motion on behalf of the EDC and CDC to accept the resignation of Doris Pierce from the EDC and CDC Boards. Bruce Norwood seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. 8. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving a resolution amending a contract with Carey Cox Real Estate for real estate representation. (CDC) Joey Grisham gave some background information on the selection process in 2019 and stated that Carey Cox has done a very good job marketing the Anna Business Park and recommended adding one year to the existing contract. Anthony Richardson made a motion on behalf of the CDC Board of Directors to approve a resolution amending the Agreement by extending the term by one (1) year. Shane Williams seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. 9. 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 Board of Directors to approve a resolution amending the Agreement by extending the term by one (1) year. Matthew Seago seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. 10. Consider/Discuss/Act on appointing an ex -off icio member to the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. (CDC) Anthony Richardson made a motion on behalf of the CDC Board of Directors to nominate Matthew Seago to serve as an ex-officio member to the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Shane Williams seconded the motion_ All were in favor. Motion passed. 11. Director's Report) a. Sales Tax Update and Budget Report Joey Grisham provided the monthly increases in sales tax revenue as compared to the previous year. b. Strategic Plan Update A March update was included in the packet. Most notably was the online publishing of the article in the Dallas Business Journal c. New Commercial Projects Freedom Carwash and Deep Roots Montessori on FM455 should be opening soon Quik Trip is expected to begin construction at the NW corner of 455 and US75. d. Joint Meeting with P&Z Monday April 5th for Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Master Plan Officers: Staff: Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director Bruce Norwood, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary Ajoint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on Monday, April 5 at the Anna ISD Board Room at 6:30 p.m. e. BR&E Update Kevin Hall included an update in the packet of the 15 business recruitment and expansion visits. He has sent over 100 letters explaining his role with the Anna CDC. f. D CEO Awards Event on Wednesday, April 28 at Gilley`s The Anna EDC is a title sponsor of the awards. Please let us know if you would like to attend as soon as possible. g. Villages of Hurricane Creek Ribbon Cutting, April 27 Tuesday, April 271h at 1:30 P.M. all Board and Commission members are invited to celebrate this development having broken ground. 12. 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 saletpurchase; Anna Business Park. 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); Grant program, Lease Agreement and 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. Anthony Richardson made a motion to enter closed session. Shane Williams seconded the motion, All were in favor. Motion passed. CDC Board entered closed session at 6:40 p.m. 11. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items. Shane Williams made a motion to reconvene into open session. Matthew Seago seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. The CDC reconvened into open session at 7.09 p.m. 12. 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 Officers: Staff: Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director Bruce Norwood, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary 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 Recreation Office will be hosting an Eggstravganza this weekend with a movie at Slayter Creek Park on Friday, April 2 at 8 PM and egg hunt at various parks on Saturday. 13, Adjourn. Anthony Richardson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:11 pm. Bruce Norwood seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. APPROVED: Anthony Richardson President of CDCIEDC ATTESTED: Rocio Gonzalez Secretary of CDC/EDC