HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDC-EDCmin2023-11-02Officers:
Brace 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, November 2, 2023, at 6:00 pm
Anna Municipal Complex, City Council Chambers
120 W. 71" 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, November 2, 2023, at the Anna Municipal Complex City
Council City Council Chambers, located at 120 W. 71" 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:llwww.annatexas.gov/962/AgendasMinutes
CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Jody Bills , Rocio Gonzalez, Kylee Kelley and Ronnie Kerr. CDC and
EDC Board Members Absent: Bruce Norwood, Allison Inest a and Michelle Hawkins. Others Present: Joey
Grisham (Director of Economic Development), Bernie Parker (Assistant Director of Economic
Development), Pete Cain (Council Member) and Clark McCoy (Attorney).
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum.
The meeting was called to order by Board Vice President Jody Bills at 6:01 p.m.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jody Bills.
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
Roci❑ Gonzalez, Secretary
Kylee Kelley 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/Action on a Resolution approving an Incentive Agreement with
JFH Anna, LLC. (CDC)
Joey Grisham outlined the incentive agreement for JFH Anna, LLC. Mr. Grisham
stated the requirements JFH Anna would need to meet to receive a grant from the
CDC that would not exceed a ❑ net ime payment of $75,000.
Ronnie Kerr made a motion on behalf of the CDC to adopt a resolution approving an
agreement with JFH Anna, LLC. Kylee Kelley seconded the motion. Jodie Bills, Kylee
Kelly, Ronnie Kerr was in favor, Rocio Gonzalez was opposed. Motion passed 3-1.
6. Director's Report.
a. Sales Tax Update
Joey Grisham stated Sales Tax increase was a 23% increase. Mr. Grisham presented
October's CDC/EDC measurables and updated additional information on the CDC/EDC
Gold Marcom Award, TEDC annual conference and staff meeting with several
downtown landowners. Mr. Grisham mentioned Assistant Director Bernie Parker
presenting at Anna's Neighbor Academy.
b, ICSC Red River Update
Staff will present an update at December's meeting.
c. Wayfinding & Entry Signage Update
Joey Grisham informed the board that he and Mr. Parker attended a kickoff meeting
with the City Management office on phase one for wayfinding and signage
throughout the city. Mr. Grisham reported the City Management office has identified
$500,000 for this first phase.
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
(Tex. Gov't Code §551.071); Grant program; Lease agreement and professional
services contract.
Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To discuss or
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
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 made a motion to enter closed session. Ronnie Kerr seconded the motion. All
were in favor. Motion passed. EDC/CDC Board entered closed session a 6A4 p.m.
8. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
Jody Bills made a motion to reconvene into open session. Kylee Kelley seconded the motion.
All were in favor. Motion passed. The EDC/CDC reconvened into open session at 7:28 p.m.
9. Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest.
Bernie Parker informed the board that the City of Anna was handing out Veterans Yard Sign
for Veterans Day, and the Parks Department was handing out small sapling trees on Friday;
the last day of early voting is Friday, November 3, Mr. Parker stated upcoming Anna's Events:
12 Days of Anna, December 2-13 {Christmas Parad and Tree Lighting — Dec 2 / Santa's Village —
Dec 9 / Ice Skating — Dec 9-10, AI! events Anna's Municipal Complex.}
Council Member Pete Cain informed the Board the Veterans Day Parade will be held on
Saturday, November 11th, at its regular time, starting at the High School.
10. Adjourn.
Ronnie Kerr Kylee Kelley a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p. m. Kylee Kelley seconded
the motion. Ali were in favor. Motion passed.
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
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
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Bruce Norwood Rocio Gonzalez
President of CDC/EDC Secretary of CDC/EDC