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Anthony Richardson, President
Bruce Norwood, Vice -President
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
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Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development
Corporation Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Anna City Hall, 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, May 6, 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, Rocio
Gonzalez, Michelle Hawkins, Matthew Seago and Shane Williams. CDC and EDC Board
Members Absent: None. Others Present: 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 6:01 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 April 1, 2021 CDC Meeting.
(CDC)
5. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the April 1, 2021 EDC Meeting.
(EDC)
6. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the April 5, 2021 Joint Planning and
Zoning Commission, Community Development Corporation and Economic
Development Corporation Meeting. (CDC)
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Bruce Norwood, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
7. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the April 5, 2021 Joint Planning
and Zoning Commission, Community Development Corporation and Economic
Development Corporation Meeting. (EDC)
Bruce Norwood made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to approve the minutes of
the April 1st Joint CDC and EDC Meeting as well as the April 5t" Joint Planning and Zoning,
CDC and EDC Meeting. Shane Williams seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion
passed.
8. Director's Report)
a. Sales Tax Update and Budget Report
Sales tax reports were included in the packet. The February sales tax revenue was
over 30 percent more than February 2020.
b. Strategic Plan Update
April was full of activity, including the Villages of Hurricane Creek Ribbon Cutting,
D CEO Commercial Real Estate Awards, and news articles. Taylor presented to
high school algebra students about projecting population growth. The Downtown
Master Plan was adopted and staff met with the Economic Development Director
in Celina to discuss downtown and industrial.
c. BR&E Update
Kevin Hall included an update in the packet of his efforts over the past month. The
Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce has also announced Kevin's resignation as
of May 17th. Staff will meet with Kevin next week to establish transitioning business
retention and expansion efforts at least until an Interim or new President is
appointed.
d. Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
The Anna CDC is a sponsor. Please let staff know if you and a guest would like to
attend. The event will be held Saturday, May 22"d at the Anna High School at 6:00
p.m.
e. Downtown Master Plan Updates
The Plan was adopted by the City Council. Staff will be holding a stakeholder event
to keep everyone updated on the progress of the plan. The area will be rezoned.
Thank you to the CDC for funding this very important plan.
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;
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
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Bruce Norwood, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
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.
Bruce Norwood made a motion to enter closed session. Anthony Richardson seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. CDC Board entered closed session at 6:25 p.m.
11. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
Michelle Hawkins made a motion to reconvene into open session. Rocio Gonzalez
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. The CDC reconvened into open
session at 7:15 p.m. No action was taken.
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
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.
Food Truck FRENDZY taking place in Slayter Creek Park Thursday evenings for the next 4
weeks. Citywide Garage Sale and shredding event next week. This week AISD had a
groundbreaking for the newest elementary school, Rosamond-Sherley.
13. Adjourn.
Shane Williams made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 pm. Anthony Richardson
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
Anthony D Richardson (Jun 4, 202115:19 CDT)
Anthony Richardson
President of CDC/EDC
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Rocio Gonzalez
Secretary of CDC/EDC
May 6 2021 CDC EDC Joint Meeting Minutes
Final Audit Report 2021-06-06
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2021-06-04
By:
Taylor Lough (tlough@annatexas.gov)
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