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Home My WebLink AboutEDCmin2005-01-05 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 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. January 5, 2005 6:00 PM, Anna City Hall The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Anna held a meeting at 6:00 p.m., Thursday January 5, at Anna City Hall, 101 N. Powell Parkway, Anna, TX 75409 1. Call to Order Called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm. 2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum Members present – Ken Bernica , Trey Hughes.. John Ratton, Julian Smith. Not present- Sandra Bryant (arrived soon after). 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. Guest to arrive. 4. Consider action as desired regarding approval of minutes from Aug 5, 2004, Dec 2, 2005, Dec 7, 2005, Motion to approve minutes was made by John Ratton, Seconded by Trey Hughes: Approved 5:0 5. Presentation/discussion with Mr. Bob Carr and actions as desired regarding Carr proposal(s). Mr. Carr simply discussed his background and plans. He agreed in principle with the suggestion of an EDC sign being placed on his property. No action required. 6. Discuss and take action on the land purchased by EDC relative to: Development plans Naming Annexation, zoning, and other entitlement issues. Quorum agrees that Anna Business Park can display “Sold” and “Rail” signs. Two signs here and one at Brookshires. John motions to annex in with the railroad space. Ken seconds the motion: Approve 5:0 Quorum agrees to “Not lock in to I-1 zoning for Anna Business Park”. 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 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. Sandra agrees to “look into” <NO TRESPASSING> signs, and to get info on cleanup of entrance to the 48 acres (Anna Business Park). 7. Discuss and take action on Advertising Signage. John Motions to approve acquisition of 5 signs not to exceed $1200. Ken Seconds the motion Approved 5:0 8. 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; John seconded the motion, which passed by a vote of 5:0. The Board went into Executive Session at 6:32 p.m. Ms. Bryant moved that Board close the executive session; John seconded the motion, which passed 5:0. The executive session closed at 7:07 p.m. 9. Discuss and consider action on items discussed in Executive Session. Motion to spend $500 on advertising in Penny-Saver and Gazette by Sandra Seconded by John. Passed 5:0 10. Discuss and consider action as desired regarding purchase of property. Quorum agrees to save this for the next EDC meeting. 11. Work Session Quorum and guests discussed provided materials. All will take outline and bring in what we want …. To be sent to each Feb 3. Trey motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Sandra seconded the motion. Approved 5:0 adjourned at 7:53. APPROVED: ATTEST: