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Home My WebLink AboutCDC-EDCmin2021-11-04 Joint MeetingOfficers: Staff: Anthony Richardson, President Bruce Norwood, Vice -President Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development Taylor Lough, Assistant Director of Economic Development THE CITY OF Anna IV n CDC G R O U N D B R E A K I N G P O S S I B I L I T I E S THE CITY F ��a, EDC G R O U N D B R E A K I N G P O S S I B I L I T I E S Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 6:00 pm Anna ISD Board Room 201 E. 7 Street, 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, November 4, 2021, at the Anna ISD Board Room201 E. 7 Street. 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: hitps://www.annatexas.gov/962/AgendasMinutes CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Anthony Richardson, Shane Williams, Rocio Gonzalez, Kylee Kelley, and Bruce Norwood. CDC and EDC Board Members Absent: Michelle Hawkins and Matthew Seago. Others Present: Joey Grisham (Director of Economic Development), Taylor Lough (Assistant Director of Economic Development), and Lee Miller (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 6:07 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 October 7, 2021, Joint Corporation and Economic Development Corporation approving minutes from the October 7, 2021, Joint Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Officers: Staff: Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development Bruce Norwood, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Assistant Director of Economic Development Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary Rocio Gonzalez 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 a. Receive presentations from retail marketing and recruitment firths. Joey Grisham explained that Economic Development Strategic Plan Goal number ten states "Increase retail, restaurant, and entertainment options in Anna." He further stated that one of the objectives listed to help accomplish this goal is a third -party retail market and recruitment strategy. Four firms were identified through an extensive process and were asked to provide a presentation to the Board. Jason Claunch and Matt Tate provided a presentation for Retail Strategies and Catalyst Commercial; Aaron Farmer, Charles Parker, and Cary Everitt provide a presentation for the Retail Coach; and Lanie Keene and Casey Kidd provided a presentation for Navi Retail. b. Consider/Discuss/Act on a resolution approving an agreement for retail marketing and recruitment services. Joey Grisham made a recommendation to digest the presentations and act next month. No action was taken. 6. Director's Report a. August Sales Tax Report The month of August resulted in an increase of 30.7% more sales tax revenue than August 2020. Joey Grisham shared staff believes the year to end at $1.75 million. b. Strategic Plan Update Staff provided the annual report outlining the success of Fiscal Year 2021 in the packet. Unless the Board has any edits or suggestions the report will be published in the next newsletter, shared on Linkedln, and on the Economic Development website. 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); City Charter provisions; Lease agreement and professional services 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 Officers: Staff: Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development Bruce Norwood, Vice -President Taylor Lough, Assistant Director of Economic Development Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary subdivision (1). (Tex. Gov't Code §551.087) Anna Business Park Property; potential commercial, retail and medical projects. d. Discuss or deliberate personnel matters (Tex. Gov't Code §551.074). Board member Shane Williams made a motion to enter closed session. Bruce Norwood seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. CDC Board entered closed session at 8:25 p.m. 8. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items. Bruce Norwood made a motion to reconvene into open session. Kylee Kelley seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. The CDC reconvened into open session at 9.46 p.m - Anthony Richardson made a motion to approve a purchase sale agreement for the Anna Business Park, subject to approval as to legal form. Shane Williams seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. 9. Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest. Mayor Pro Tern Lee Miller shared the City is creating a Library committee. One member from each board will be appointed. If you are interested, let Joey or Lee know by next Tuesday. A fundraiser is being held at the BancorpSouth parking lot on Saturday, November 6t" from 4 to 8 p.m. for the Anna neighbor who lost his life in a tragic car accident in October. The Anna High School band is headed to San Antonio for State competition. There will be procession on their way. More details will be sent soon. 10. Adjourn. Shane Williams made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:52 p.m. Rocio Gonzalez seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Anthony Richardson President of CDCIEDC ATTESTED: Rocio Gonzalez Secretary of CDCIEDC