HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDC-EDCmin2024-01-04Officers:
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
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Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development
Corporation Meeting Minutes
Thursday, January 4, 2024, 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 meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, 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:-nttps://www.annatexas.gov/962/AgendasMinutes
CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Bruce Norwood, Rocio Gonzalez, Jody Bills, Allison Inesta, Michelle
Hawkins, and Ronnie Kerr. CDC and EDC Board Members Absent: Kylee Kelley. 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 December 7, 2023, Joint Community Development
Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (CDC)
b. Approve minutes from the December 7, 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
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.
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); potential retail and medical
projects.
Rocio Gonzalez made a motion to enter closed session. Jody Bills seconded the motion. All were
in favor. Motion passed. EDC/CDC Board entered closed session at 6:17 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. Ronnie Kerr seconded the motion. All
were in favor. Motion passed. The EDC/CDC reconvened into open session at 7:47 p.m.
9. Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest.
Michelle Hawkins informed the Board of the upcoming Hurricane Creek Rotary Club Bingo
Fundraiser that will take place on January 27, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
10. Adjourn.
Michelle Hawkins a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Bruce Norwood seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
APPROVED:
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Bruce 'Norwood
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Rocio Gonzalez
President of CDC/EDC Secretary of CDC/EDC