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MEETING AGENDA
ANNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ANNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
111 N. POWELL PARKWAY, ANNA, TEXAS
The Anna Community Development Corporation and the Anna Economic Development
Corporation will conduct a meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the
City Hall, Council Chambers, 111 N. Powell Parkway, to consider the following items:
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
2. Invocation and Pledge.
3. Citizen Comments. Persons may address the Board of Directors on items not
on the agenda; please observe the time limit of three I I minutes. Members of
the Board cannot comment on or deliberate statements of the public; except
as authorized by Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code.
4. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the November 7, 2019 CDC and
EDC Meeting.
5. Consider/Discuss/Act on accepting the resignation of Raul Hernandez from the CDC
Board.
6. Consider/Discuss/Acton accepting the resignation of Raul Hernandez from the EDC
Board.
7. Director's Report
A. Report on current corporate financial status —Discussion Only
B. Weitzman Event - January 71h
C. ICSC Red River States
D. Business Appreciation Lunch
8. Conduct an Economic Development Strategic Plan Workshop,
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: The Corporation may vote Al act upon each of the items listed in this agenda. The
Corporation reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever
it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. Disabled persons who want to attend this
meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972-924-3325 two working days prior to the
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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);
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,
(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.
10. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
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; Cl" 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.
12. Adjourn.
This is to certify that I, Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director, posted this agenda
at a place readily accessible to the public at the Anna City,Hall and on the City Hall bulletin
board at or before 6:00 p.m. on December 019.
m, Economic Development Director
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: The Corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda. The
Corporation reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever
it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. Disabled persons who want to attend this
meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972-924-3325 two working days prior to the
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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Item No. 4
CDC/EDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 12.5.2019
Staff Contact: Joey Grisham
AGENDA ITEM:
Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the November 7, 2019 CDC and
EDC Meetings.
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes from the November 7, 2019 CDC and EDC Meetings.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. November 7, 2019 CDC and EDC Meeting Minutes
Officers: 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 Meeting Minutes
Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Inc -Cube Building, Conference Room
312 N. Powell Parkway, Anna, Texas 75409
CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Anthony Richardson, Bruce Norwood, Rocio
Gonzalez, Raul Hernandez, Michelle Hawkins, Doris Pierce. Others present: Joey Grisham
(Economic Development Director), Taylor Lough (Economic Development Manager), Clark
McCoy (CDC/EDC Legal Counsel), Lee Miller (City Council Member).
Call to Order. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
The meeting was called to order by Anthony Richardson, Board President, at 6:02 p.m.
2. Invocation and Pledge.
Invocation and pledge of allegiance led by Anthony Richardson.
3. Citizen Comments.
There were no citizen comments.
4. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the October 3, 2019 CDC and EDC
Meeting.
Bruce Norwood made a motion on behalf of the Community Development Corporation and
Economic Development Corporation to approve the minutes from the October 3, 2019 CDC
and EDC Meeting. Michelle Hawkins seconded the motion. All were favor. Motion passed.
5. Consider/Discuss/Act on a resolution authorizing an expenditure of funds for
marketing the City of Anna through BISNOW.
Joey Grisham explained BISNOW is a company that focuses on commercial real estate and
provides multiple forums, events, and digital marketing opportunities. Several EDCs and
Cities in the DFW region work with BISNOW including McKinney, Allen, Frisco, The Colony,
Sachse, Prosper, Dallas, Burleson, and others. Event sponsorships include being able to
have a booth presence, logo placed on all marketing materials, and ability to hand items
out. There are two events focused on the 121 and 380 corridors that make sense for Anna.
BISNOW also offers a custom content piece that targets certain segments and allows you
to track performance and who is reading. This tool would allow for us to continue our goal
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Stan Carver, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
of marketing Anna on a wider scale. Custom content would allow Anna to share information
with a specific geographical area such as the Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex, Houston,
California, etc. Data will be collected on who opens the article, when, and where. Content
creation and implementation will take 45-60 days. Joey Grisham added that there will be an
opportunity for board members to attend the events.
Anthony Richardson made a motion on behalf of the Community Development Corporation
to approve a Resolution authorizing the Economic Development Director to execute an
agreement with BISNOW for marketing and promotional media for economic development
purposes subject to legal approval of final form and to charge the CDC's promotional line
item an amount not to exceed $12,000 in the FY 2019-2020 budget. Bruce Norwood
seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.
6. Director's Report
A. Bylaws Update
City Council adopted the updated Bylaws that were approved the CDC/EDC Boards.
B. Newsletter
The first newsletter was created and sent in October. The first month was focused on
making an introduction to Anna neighbors about the CDC and EDC.
C. Downtown Master Plan
The Board adopted $60,000 for a Downtown Master Plan in the current budget. The
Downtown Master Plan was sent as a request for qualifications along with the City
Comprehensive Plan and Parks and Trails System Master Plan. Submissions are due
in mid -December and the plans will likely kick-off in January. Feedback will be critical
during the process.
D. Business appreciation event update
Next Thursday, November 14th is the Business Appreciation Luncheon in conjunction
with the Hurricane Creek Rotary Club. Joey Grisham will provide an update and
certificates of appreciation will be given to Anna Businesses in attendance.
E. December and January Meeting Dates
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, December 5. The first Thursday in
January is the 2"d and the following Thursday is during the ICSC. As such, a January
special called meeting will be tentatively scheduled for Thursday, January 16.
F. ICSC Red River States Conference & Deal Making
Joey Grisham stated that the event is January 8-10 in Fort Worth and asked if any
Board members wanted to attend. Anthony Richardson, Michelle Hawkins, Bruce
Norwood, and Doris Pierce expressed interest.
G. Inc -Cube Update
Bids were received for the renovation. The lowest bid was received by Hangartner
Construction at $108,938.51. Work is planned to begin the first week of December.
H. Harvest Fest
Staff had a booth with the Public Works Department and handed out frisbees and bags
with the EDC logo and answered questions. The event had 125 vendors and about 120
volunteers.
7. Hold an Economic Development Strategic Plan Workshop
Joey Grisham explained that the City's Strategic Plan included an item to create an
Economic Development Strategic Plan. Joey Grisham introduced Jason Claunch who
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Stan Carver, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
began by asking board members to share what their mission and vision was for the EDC
and CDC. Members discussed the current and future strengths and opportunities for the
City of Anna. Jason Claunch shared that now is the time to protect your assets, especially
the corridors, which will be your brand.
Jason Claunch led the Board in discussing the city's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
and threats. Strengths included available land, the railroad, the commitment of city officials,
in the path of growth north in Collin County, accessibility with several highways.
Weaknesses stated included a lack of identity, geographic boundaries, staffing, budget, lack
of understanding of what the CDC and EDC do and how economic development is funded,
business retention, lack of incentive policy.
Board members were asked to send notes and comments to Taylor Lough for collection.
Joey Grisham noted that Jason will be returning for the next few meetings to discuss the
plan.
8. 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,
(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.
Rocio Gonzalez made a motion for the Community Development Corporation at 8:59 pm to
enter closed session. Michelle Hawkins seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion
passed.
9. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
Rocio Gonzalez made a motion to reconvene into open session at 9:09 p.m. Anthony
Richardson seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
No action was taken.
10. Adjourn.
Bruce Norwood made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 pm. Rocio Gonzalez
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Officers:
Anthony Richardson, President
Stan Carver, Vice -President
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
APPROVED:
Anthony Richardson
President of CDC
Staff:
Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
ATTESTED:
Rocio Gonzalez
Secretary of CDC
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Item No. 5
CDC/EDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 12.5.2019
Staff Contact: Joey Grisham
AGENDA ITEM:
Consider/Discuss/Act on accepting the resignation of Raul Hernandez from the
CDC Board.
SUMMARY:
Raul sent an e-mail recently that stated due to qualification criteria of eligibility to
vote in the City of Anna based on residency status, he is no longer able to serve
as a Board Member.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the resignation of Raul Hernandez from the CDC Board.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resignation E-mail
November 12, 2019
Anthony Richardson
EDC/CDC Board President
I I I North Powell Pkwy
Anna, TX 75409
Mr. Richardson,
It is with regret that I am writing to inform you of my decision to resign my position on the board
of Economic Development Corporation and Community Development Corporation, effective no
later than December 6th, 2019.
Due to the qualification criteria of eligibility to vote in the city of Anna based on residency
status, I am no longer able to serve as a board member. It has been an extreme honor to serve on
the board, and I hope that my contributions have positively impacted the community.
I am so proud of all the board has accomplished and the direction of the EDC/CDC. It is
difficult to leave such a dynamic group. However, I am excited to see the success the board will
continue to have in the future.
If I can be of any assistance during the time it will take to fill the position, please don't hesitate to
ask.
Best regards,
ASUZ
Raul Hernandez
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Item No. 6
CDC/EDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 12.5.2019
Staff Contact: Joey Grisham
AGENDA ITEM:
Consider/Discuss/Act on accepting the resignation of Raul Hernandez from the
EDC Board.
SUMMARY:
Raul sent an e-mail recently that stated due to qualification criteria of eligibility to
vote in the City of Anna based on residency status, he is no longer able to serve
as a Board Member.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the resignation of Raul Hernandez from the EDC Board.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resignation E-mail
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Item No. 7
CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 12.5.2019
Staff Contact: Joey Grisham
AGENDA ITEM:
Director's Report
A. Report on current corporate financial status —Discussion Only
B. Weitzman Event - January 7t"
C. ICSC Red River States
D. Business Appreciation Lunch
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Item No. 8
CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 12.5.2019
Staff Contact: Joey Grisham
AGENDA ITEM:
Hold an Economic Development Strategic Plan Workshop.
SUMMARY:
Jason Claunch with Catalyst Commercial will be here again this evening to
continue the development of the Economic Development Strategic Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS: