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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDC-EDCmin2023-10-05Officers: Bruce Norwood, President Jody Bills, Vice -President Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary Staff: Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development Bernie Parker, Assistant Director of Economic Development THE CITY OF Anna CDC G R OU N D B a t_ A I, I NG P O S S I B I l I T I E 5 manna A Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 6:00 pm Anna Municipal Complex, City Council Chambers 120 W. 71h Street, Anna, Texas 75409 The Anna Community Development Corporation and the Anna Economic Development Corporation conducted a meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Anna Municipal Complex City Council City Council Chambers, located at 120 W. 71h 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: httos //www .. ,�,,endasMinutes CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Bruce Norwood, Rocio Gonzalez, Kylee Kelley, Ronnie Kerr, Allison Inesta and Michelle Hawkins. CDC and EDC Board Members Absent: Jody Bills. Others Present: Joey Grisham (Director of Economic Development), Bernie Parker (Assistant Director of Economic Development) and Clark McCoy (Attorney). Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum. The meeting was called to order by Board President Bruce Norwood at 6:00 p.m. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bruce Norwood 3. Neighbor Comments. None. 4. Consent Agenda. a. Approve minutes from the October 5, 2023, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (CDC) b. Approve minutes from the October 5, 2023, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (EDC) Officers: Staff: Bruce Norwood, President Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development Jody Bills, Vice -President Bernie Parker, 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. Ronnie Kerr seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. 5. Individual Consideration. a. Consider/Discuss/Act on a resolution approving an agreement for technology services with Bludot Technology for economic development services. (CDC) Joey Grisham and Bernie Parker explained that Bludot's service platform is a web solution that allows a local government's economic development team to manage, track, and engage with local business owners. This software is another tool to aid in local Business Retention and Expansion efforts. Joey and Bernie also stated this software, once built, and made available on our website, will allow our neighbors to interact and acquire information on industry -based businesses within Anna. Mr. Grisham stated their contract would be structured not to exceed $6,000. Kylee Kelly made a motion on behalf of the CDC to adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Bludot Technology for economic development services. Michelle Hawkins seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. 6. Director" s Report. a. Strategic Plan Update Joey Grisham presented September's CDC/EDC measurables and updated additional information from Anna's News Article in the Dallas Business Journal. Meadow Vista Public Improvement District was created at the September 26t' City Council Meeting, NRP Meryl Street PFC Memorandum of Understanding was approved on September 26t'. Mr. Grisham mentioned serving as a panelist at the REDnews Collin County Real Estate Summit. b. Downtown Update Mr. Grisham and Mr. Parker gave an update/presentation from the Downtown Development Meeting that was held on September 2e for Downtown Business Leaders and Merchants. Downtown projects presented were roadway expansion, new parking construction, water and waste water improvements, Library and Plaza Construction, Zoning updates, and downtown incentive programs. 7. Closed Session. 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. 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 Officers: Staff: Bruce Norwood, President Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development Jody Bills, Vice -President Bernie Parker, Assistant Director of Economic Development Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary (Tex. Gov't Code §551.071); Grant program; 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 subdivision (1). (Tex. Gov't Code §551.087) Anna Business Park Property; potential retail and medical projects. Rocio Gonzalez mode a motion to enter closed session. Ronnie Kerr seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. CDC Board entered closed session at 6.20 p.m. 8. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items. Rocio Gonzalez 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 7:10 p.m. Allison lnesta made a motion on behalf of the CDC to adopt a resolution approving an agreement for land transfer and economic development projects with the Anna Economic Development Corporation, and further approving the amount of $250,000 to be paid by the CDC to the EDC Michelle Hawkins seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. (CDC) Allison Inesto made a motion on behalf of the EDC to adopt a resolution approving an agreement for land transfer and economic development projects with the Anna Community Development Corporation, and further approving the execution and delivery of a special warranty deed transferring ownership of the lncube property to the CDC as said property is described in the agreement attached to the resolution as Exhibit A. Bruce Norwood seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. (EDC) 9. Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest. Mr. Parker stated upcoming Anna's Events: October 71 Anna Fest, October 21" Boo Bash. Officers: Staff: Bruce Norwood, President Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development Jody Bills, Vice -President Bernie Parker, Assistant Director of Economic Development Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary 10. Adjourn. Kylee Kelley a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m. Ronnie Kerr seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. APPROVED: f Bruce Norwood ATTESTED: Rocio Gonzalez President of CDC/EDC Secretary of CDC/EDC