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MINUTES
CITY OF ANNA
MEETING OF ANNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
March 4, 2004 6:00 PM, CITY HALL
The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Anna held a meeting at 6:00 p.m., Thursday,
March 4, 2004, at the Anna City Hall, 101 N. Powell Parkway, to consider the following items:
1. Call to Order
Called the meeting to order at 6:18 pm.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum
Members present – Julian Smith, Sandra Bryant, Trey Hughes & Mark Montgomery
Members absent – Darin Hayes
Also present – Lee Lawrence, Ken Bernica, & Dr Joe Wardell
3. Consider action regarding resignation of Mr. Darin Hayes
Motion: Accept Mr. Hayes’ resignation
Made by: Trey Hughes
Second: Julian Smith
Vote: Passed 4:0
4. Consider action regarding appointment of Secretary/Treasurer
Motion: Table until board vacancy is filled rather than appoint an interim secretary/treasurer
Made by: Trey Hughes
Second: Sandra Bryant
Vote: Passed 4:0
5. Consider action regarding recommendations for filling board vacancy
Motion: Recommend the city council appoint Ken Bernica to EDC board
Made by: Sandra Bryant
Second: Julian Smith
Vote: Passed 4:0
6. Consider action authorizing President to open checking account
Motion: Adopt Resolution 2004-01 authorizing President to open an EDC checking account
Made by: Trey Hughes
Second: Sandra Bryant
Vote: Passed 4:0
7. Consider action related to selecting a banking institution
Motion: Establish aforementioned account with the Independent Bank in Anna
Made by: Trey Hughes
Second: Sandra Bryant
Vote: Passed 4:0
8. Consider action related to tag line/slogan/motto
Motion: Adopt “Right where you want to be…” as a slogan
Made by: Sandra Bryant
Second: Trey Hughes
Vote: Passed 3:0:1 with Julian Smith abstaining
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9. Discussion items:
a. involvement with city website: Lee to investigate restrictions on EDC vs City
website; Ken has a friend that built the City of Murphy website that would
probably help us; might consider UT Grad services; investigate URL for City &
EDC and web host for next meeting
b. grocery: Brookshires is showing interest; working with planner to identify site;
EDC may need to get involved financially; logistical issues include 367
improvements, drainage, and flood plain
c. brochure: Trey to consolidate/distribute data and get a quote from the people
who did the Kid’s Casa brochure; plan to use the same Circle-A logo as the city
uses; schedule a special meeting for March 25th to review quote and authorize
sending to layout designer (also get update on grocery)
d. Economic Development Plan: Lee to distribute sample plans
e. Other issues as desired by members of EDC: Dr Wardell requested we
consider adopting a “Freeport Exemption” which gives sales tax exemptions to
businesses that turn interstate products within a 175 day period
10. Adjourn
Motion: to adjourn
Made by: Trey Hughes
Second: Sandra Bryant
Vote: Passed 4:0; Adjourned 8:00 pm.
Minutes Approved: Date ____________________________ Signed __________________________