HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDCmin2004-12-02MINUTES
CITY OF ANNA
MEETING OF ANNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
1 The corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2 The Corporation reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this
December 2, 2004 6:00 PM, Anna City Hall
The Ecomonic Development Corporation of the City of Anna held a meeting at 6:00 p.m.,
Thursday Dec , 2004, at Anna City Hall, 101 N. Powell Parkway, Anna, TX 75409
1. Call to Order
Called the meeting to order at 6:14 pm.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum
Members present –
Ken Bernica , Trey Hughes. Sandra Bryant.
Also Present: Lee Lawrence, Molly Young, and Dan Lovitt
Members arriving later: John Rattan, Julian Smith.
3. Citizen Input/Comments.
The EDC welcomes the input and suggestions of the citizens of Anna and its environs. Anyone
wishing to address the EDC on relevant matters may do so at this time. Please limit comments
to 5-10 minutes.
President Trey Hughes asked that the comments be made in a non-interactive fashion.
Ms. Molly Young:
a) Molly is looking into “historical” zoning for the downtown (4th st) area.
b) Molly wants the EDC to issue its support for the “Liquor” vote.
c) Molly voiced her opposition to the idea of an industrial area near the CR 367 and Hwy 5
intersection. She brought up a concern with Truck traffic, and the 780 homes that are planned
for the area.
Mr. Dan Lovitt:
Dan also voiced his concern for official support of the Liquor-vote issue. He made the
statement indicating that not a single EDC member, whom he has talked to, has stated that the
idea is not an economic benefit to the city. Dan mentioned that he believed an action was to
be taken by the Board at this meeting regarding the support, and for that reason he had invited
a newpaper reporter.
President Trey Hughes called an emergency meeting for Dec 7 (to be held before the P&Z
meeting) to take action on the question of support by the EDC for the Liquor Initiative.
Meeting scheduled for Dec 7, 2004 @6:00pm at the school.
4. Consider action as desired regarding approval of minutes from November 4, 2004, and
November 17,2004.
November 17 minutes will be approved at next meeting.
agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3 Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact Ms. Barbara
Hobden 972-924-3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriated arrangements can be made.
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MINUTES
CITY OF ANNA
MEETING OF ANNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
1 The corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2 The Corporation reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this
November 4 minutes were considered.
On item 9; “CR 424” should be corrected to read “CR 427”
On item 5; Should be reworded at the beginning to read: “Mr. Smith moved that the
EDC be allowed to sell advertising to defer costs…”
Ms. Bryant moved to approve the minutes of November 4/ Mr. Bernica seconded the
motion, which passed by a vote of 3:0.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Under terms of Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code the board
may enter into CLOSED SESSION or Executive Session to deliberate regarding commercial or
financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that
the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the
governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic
development negotiations (Government Code, Chapter 551.087).
Ms. Bryant moved that Board move into executive session; Mr. Bernica seconded the motion,
which passed by a vote of 3:0. The Board went into Executive Session at 6:22 p.m.
Ms. Bryant moved that Board close the executive session; Mr. Rattan seconded the motion,
which passed 4:0. The executive session closed at 7:07 p.m.
6. No action was taken on items discussed in executive session at this time.
7. Consider action as desired regarding purchase of property.
No action needed.
8. Status report on 48 acre industrial tract.
Ms. Bryant presented the loan details and the Buyer’s estimated costs.
The loan rate is 3.25% and 30 year ammort.
The Buyer’s estimated cash at closing: $47,320
Estimated payments: $1,786/mo.
9. Discuss and consider action regarding the Promo Video.
Mr. Rattan said “Kevin” sent it to Dallas.
Mr. Rattan is looking into TXU $50,000 funding for the city.
No Action taken at this time.
10. Economic Development Plan: Work Session.
President Trey Hughes stated that he will send 3 samples to the other members to review, so
that we will be on the same page when we gather to discuss. Mr. Rattan stated that he feels
that incentives are not a good idea for bringing in commerce/businesses. The sentiment was
essentially echoed by all members.
Julian brought up the Texas Leverage Fund which he believes could provide $300,000 support
for a city like Anna.
11. Ms. Bryant motioned to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Rattan, which was approved by a vote of 4:0
Meeting is adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3 Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact Ms. Barbara
Hobden 972-924-3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriated arrangements can be made.
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