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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, November 20, 2023, at 6:00 prn
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, November 20, 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
websiite: https:llwww.annatexas.gov/96218gendasMinutes
CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Bruce Norwood, Jody Bills, Rocio Gonzalez, Kylee Kelley, Allison
Inesta, Michelle Hawkins, and Ronnie Kerr. CDC and EDC Board Members Absent: None Others Present:
Joey Grisham (Director of Economic Development), Bernie Parker (Assistant Director of Economic
Development), tee 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.
Norse.
4. Consent Agenda.
5. Individual Consideration.
6. Director's Report.
7. Closed Session.
a. Deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
(Tex. Gov't Code §SS1.072) possible property acquisition; possible land
sale/purchase.
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
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.
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.
Kylee Kelley 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 6:02 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. Ronnie Kerr seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. The EDC/CDC reconvened into open session at 6:44
p. M.
Jody Bills made a motion that the Anna Community Development Corporation adopt a written
resolution authorizing certain actions including the authorization of the CDC Board's President
to execute purchase and sale agreements to acquire certain real estate as described in said
resolution for the purpose of promoting new or expanded business development. Rocio
Gonzalez seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. (CDC)
9. Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest.
No reports were presented.
1 0. Adjourn.
Kylee Kelley a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Michelle Hawkins seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Officers:
Bruce Norwood, President
Jody Bills, Vice -President
Roci❑ Gonzalez, Secretary
APPROVED:
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Bruce Norwood
Staff:
Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development
Bernie Parker, Assistant Director of Economic Development
ATTESTED:
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Rocio Gonzalez
President of CDC/EDC Secretary of CDC/EDC