HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDC-EDCmin2023-12-07Officers:
Bruce Norwood, President
Jody Bills, Vice -President
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
Staff:
Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development
Bernie Parker, Assistant Director of Economic Development
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Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development
Corporation Meeting Minutes
Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 6:00 pm
Anna Municipal Complex, City Council Chambers
120 W. 7th Street, Anna, Texas 75409
The Anna Community Development Corporation and the Anna Economic Development Corporation
conducted a special called meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Anna Municipal
Complex City Council City Council Chambers, located at 120 W. 7th 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: https://www.annatexas.gov/962/AgendasMiiiutes
CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Bruce Norwood, Rocio Gonzalez, KyieP Kelley Mirhallp Nawkinc
and Ronnie Kerr. CDC and EDC Board Members Absent: Jody Bills and Allison Inesta Others Present: Joey
Grisham (Director of Economic Development), Bernie Parker (Assistant Director of Economic
Development), Lee Miller (Council Member) and Clark McCoy (Attorney).
1. 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 November 2, 2023, Joint Community Development
Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (CDC)
b. Approve minutes from the November 2, 2023, Joint Community Development
Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (EDC)
C. Approve minutes from the November 20, 2023, Special Called Joint Community
Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting.
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
(CDC)
d. Approve minutes from the November 20, 2023, Special Called Joint Community
Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting.
(EDC)
Rocio Gonzalez made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to approve the consent
agenda with the recommended corrections stated by Michelle Hawkins and Kylee
Kelley. Kylee Kelley seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
5. Individual Consideration.
a. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution authorizing the Board President to
execute an Agreement with Lamar National Bank for financing land acquisitions.
(CDC)
Bruce Norwood made a motion on behalf of the CDC to take no action on this
item. Ronnie Kerr seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
6. Director's Report.
a. ICSC Red River
Joey Grisham informed the board that ICSC will be held on February 111 and 211
at the Dallas Convention Center.
b. Strategic Plan Update
Joey Grisham presented December's CDC/EDC measurables and updated
additional information on increased sales tax and new businesses opening Salad
and Go and Texas Road House.
C. January 4th Meeting
Joey Grisham inquired of the Board members availability for January's meeting.
d. FY 2023 Annual Report
Joey Grisham presented the Annual Report to the Board and highlighted major
accomplishments.
e. TDA Grants
Joey Grisham informed the Board that Anna had received two CDBG grants for a
downtown sidewalk project and street improvement project.
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
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
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 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.
Michelle Hawkins made a motion to enter closed session. Rocio Gonzalez seconded the motion.
All were in favor. Motion passed. EDC/CDC Board entered closed session at 6:18 p.m.
8. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
Kylee Kelley made a motion to reconvene into open session. Rocio Gonzalez seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. The EDC/CDC reconvened into open session at 6:48
p. M.
9. Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest.
Joey Grisham informed the Board of the Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Parade time and
location.
Bruce Norwood informed the Board of the Chamber's Christmas Trader Village at Slayter
Creek and Anna Coyote's football game.
10. Adjourn.
Michelle Hawkins a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:51 p.m. Rocio Gonzalez seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
APPROVED:
Bruce Norwood
ATTESTED:
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Rocio Gonzalez
President of CDC/EDC Secretary of CDC/EDC