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Bruce Norwood, Vice -President
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Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development
Corporation Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, August 5, 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 called meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 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, Michelle Hawkins, Kylee Kelley,
and Shane Williams. CDC and EDC Board Members Absent: Rocio Gonzalez, Matthew Seago,
and Bruce Norwood. Others Present: Joey Grisham (Economic Development Director), Taylor
Lough (Economic Development Manager), Nathaniel Johnson (Economic Development Intern),
Mayor Nate Pike, and Lee Miller (Anna City Council Mayor Pro Tem). Others Participating
Remotely: Clark McCoy (Attorney).
1 _ 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 were led by Anthony Richardson.
3. Neighbor Comments.
None.
4. Consent Agenda.
a. Consider/Discuss/Act on
Community Development
Meeting. (CDC)
b. Consider/Discuss/Act on
Community Development
Meeting. (EDC)
approving minutes from the July 5, 2021, Joint
Corporation and Economic Development Corporation
approving minutes from the July 5, 2021, Joint
Corporation and Economic Development Corporation
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Bruce Norwood, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary Nathaniel Johnson, Economic Development Intern
Anthony Richardson made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to approve the consent
agenda. Shane Williams seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
5. Individual Consideration
6. Director's Report
a. NTCAR Expo - September 21,11
The North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (NTCAR) Expo has been
scheduled for Thursday, September 2nd from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Gilley's Dallas_
Please let staff know if you plan to attend as the EDC is a sponsor. It is good to
have Board Members at the booth to chat with attendees.
b. July Strategic Plan Update
Staff reported strong website analytics from all webpages including the google
business page. Staff met with the new Executive Director Angie Toles of the
Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce, and more follow-up conversation are to
come. Staff met with Baylor Scott and White McKinney President Erin Blair. The
group is looking to do something in the area, and they will be meeting at their
Dallas office next week to pitch the idea. Staff will continue to provide information
to the group.
c. Downtown Plan and Incentives
Staff is working on downtown incentives policy. Staff is looking at other cities
downtown incentives as a guide. Furthermore, staff is working on the downtown
plan which includes rezoning, changing dated city ordinance, updating the water
tower, and branding.
d. Economic Development Recap
Great event. Speakers did a great job. The message of Anna being open for
business was clearly communicated. EDC plans to host more micro events in the
future and have events geared towards targeted audiences.
7. 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
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.
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Economic Development Director
Bruce Norwood, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Economic Development Manager
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary Nathaniel Johnson, Economic Development Intern
Michelle Hawkins made a motion to enter closed session. Kylee Kelly seconded the motion.
All were in favor. Motion passed. CDC Board entered closed session at 6:40 p.m.
8. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
Michelle Hawkins made a motion to reconvene into open session. Kylee Kelly seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. The CDC reconvened into open session at 7:01
p. M.
Anthony Richardson made a motion to approve a real estate contract for the Anna Business
Park. Shane Williams seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
9. Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest.
Lee Miller (Anna City Council Mayor Pro Tem) thanked the board members for their
commitment to the city of Anna's Economic and Community Development Corporations. He
asked that members call an EDCICDC staff member ahead of the meeting if you are unable
to attend the board meeting, and asked board members be mindful of what they post on
social media, as they represent the City of Anna.
10. Adjourn.
Anthony Richardson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 pm. Kylee Kelly
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
APPROVED: Y. ( e' ATTESTED:
Anthony Richardson Rocio Gonzale
President of CDC/EDC Secretary of CDCIEDC