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COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
October 9, 2014
Meeting Packet
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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
ANNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
October 9. 2014 at 5:00 p.m.'
ANNA CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
111 N. POWELL PKWY., ANNA, TEXAS
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The Anna Community Development Corporation will conduct a special meeting at 5:00
p.m.' on October 9, 2014, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building, 111 N. Powell
Parkway, to consider the following items:
1. Call to Order. -0 110-4
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum. A ) of1 , {) —'s IS
3. Invocation and Pledge,_"'Y\
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a. Deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real f 2.0W Cil itct&
property. (Tex. Gov't Code §551.072) possible property acquisition; possible
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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);
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Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations:
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(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
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' ADDITIONAL NOTICE REGARDING MEETING TIME: In the event that the Anna Economic Development Corporation
2— t t\ Ahhq meets at the same time and place scheduled for this meeting, then this meeting will be delayed and will begin Immediately
after the conclusion of the meeting of the Anna Economic Development Corporation.
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: The Corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda. The
Corporation reserves the right to retire Into executive session conceming any of the Items listed on this agenda, whenever
It Is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. Disabled persons who want to attend this
meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972-924-3325 two working days prior to the
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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)
8. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving the minutes from August 7, 2014 and
September 4, 2014.
9. Adjourn. q
This is to certify that I, Jessica Perkins, Chief Administrative Officer, posted this agenda
at a place readily accessible to the public at the Anna City Hall and on the City Hall
bulletin board at or before 5:00 p.m., October 6, 2014.
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J siva Perkin , hief Administrative Officer
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: The Corporation may vole and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda. The
Corporation reserves the right to refire Into executive season concerning any of the gems listed on this agenda, whenever
It is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. Disabled persons who want to attend this
meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972.924-3325 two working days prior to the
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Item No. 4
Anna
Community Development
Corporation Agenda Staff Report
CORPORA II0i
Meeting: October 9, 2014
Staff Contact: Jessica Perkins
Exhibits: Yes _X—No
AGENDA SUBJECT: Presentation from Mubina Gillani founder of Empowered
Training Centre regarding an update on the business and fulfillment of performance
measures.(Mubina Gillani)
SUMMARY: Mubina Gillam is the founder of Empowered Training Centre (dba
MyCourseRoom.com). Mubina is here to give the board an update on the business and
where they stand with EB5 funding as well as their job creation requirement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: n/a
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Meeting: October 9, 2014
Staff Contact: Jessica Perkins
Exhibits: _X—Yes No
Item No. 5
Anna
Community Development
Corporation Agenda Staff Report
AGENDA SUBJECT: Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving a resolution to
purchase and install a garbage disposal and dishwasher at 312 North Powell Parkway.
SUMMARY: The CDC is considering the improvements at 312 North Powell instead of
the EDC because the EDC statutory requirements are much sticker and would not allow
for this type of expenditure apart from a "site improvement project' that includes a job
creation/retention component. In order to move forward with these improvements at 312
North Powell the CDC would have to approve the expenditure.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends you consider the expenditure.
ANNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE ANNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR A
GARBAGE DISPOSAL AND DISHWASHER AT 312 NORTH POWELL PARKWAY
WHEREAS, the Anna Community Development Corporation (the "CDC") wishes to
expend funds to purchase a garbage disposal and dishwasher (the "Equipment") for
property at 312 N. Powell Parkway, a property used for new business development; and
WHEREAS, the CDC intends that said funds be used solely for the purchase and
installation the Equipment, which the board hereby finds and determines will promote
new or expanded business development; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ANNA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated
The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein for all purposes as if set forth in full.
Section 2. Approval of Funding
The CDC hereby authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to charge the CDC's
contract services line item in the amount not to exceed $1,500 for the purchase and
installation of the Equipment for the property located at 312 North Powell Parkway.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Anna Community Development Corporation this
day of 2014.
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John Houcek, CDC President
ATTEST:
Sherilyn Godfrey, CDC Secretary
CDC OF ANNA, TEXAS RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 1 OF 1
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Meeting: October 9. 2014
Staff Contact: Jessica Perkins
Exhibits: Yes _X—No
Item No. 6
Anna
Community Development
Corporation Agenda Staff Report
AGENDA SUBJECT: Ethics Training presentation. (Clark McCoy)
SUMMARY: Clark McCoy serves as legal counsel for the corporations. Every couple
of years it is necessary and prudent to review the Ethics Code and the standards board
members are obligated too.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: n/a
Meeting: October 9, 2014
Staff Contact: Jessica Perkins
Exhibits: Yes _X—No
Item No. 7
Anna
Community Development
Corporation Agenda Staff Report
AGENDA SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION (exceptions):
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);
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)
SUMMARY: n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: n/a
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Meeting: October 9, 2014
Staff Contact: Jessica Perkins
Exhibits: X Yes No
Item No. 8
Anna
Community Development
Corporation Agenda Staff Report
AGENDA SUBJECT: Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving the minutes from
August 7, 2014 and September 4, 2014.
SUMMARY: n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends you approve.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE
ANNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Thursday, Auaust 7, 2014
The Anna Community Development Corporation ("CDC") of the City of Anna met at 5:00 p.m.,
on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building, 111 North Powell
Parkway (Hwy. 5), and Anna, Texas, to consider the following items.
1. Call to Order.
In the absence of John Houcek, Alonzo Tutson, Vice President, called the meeting to
order at 5:47 p.m. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
Directors present were: Alonzo Tutson, Connie Stump, Lee Miller, and Michael Williams
as well as newly appointed Directors, Doug Hermann and Jeffrey Sykes.
Directors in abstention: John Houcek.
Others in attendance: Jessica Perkins, Chief Administrative Officer ("CAO"); and Clark
McCoy, attorney for CDC.
3. Invocation and Pledge.
N/A
4. Introduction of New Directors.
Previously sworn in by the City Secretary, Natha Wilkison, the new Directors were
introduced by Jessica Perkins. Each person spoke briefly outlining one's personal and
business background.
5. Consider Public Hearing regarding a proposed CDC project to provide a line of
credit utilizing the funds in the Revolving Loan Fund program for Empowered
Training Centre, LLC.
1. The Corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2. The Corporation reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever
it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the office of the City
Secretary at 972 924-3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
08-07-2014 CDC Minutes.doc
In accordance with State law, a public hearing must be held giving proper notice and
information to the public regarding the pending action by the Board as well as the
opportunity to speak. The agenda item was read; and the public hearing was opened
and closed at 5:51 p.m. No one spoke.
Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a resolution authorizing execution of an
amended performance agreement with Empowered Training Centre, LLC and
approving a line of credit utilizing the funds in the Revolving Loan Fund ("RLF")
program for Empowered Training Centre, LLC.
Jessica Perkins reminded the Board that in December of 2013, the EDC entered into a
performance agreement with Empowered Training Centre (d/b/a MyCourseRoom.com).
An option for a line of credit was included in the performance agreement and Exhibit "A,"
attached hereto to the resolution, clarifies Section 3(b) that the line of credit referenced
was intended to be with the CDC's RLF (Revolving Loan Fund) program.
Prior to a motion being made and a vote being taken, Connie Stump recused herself
from the room at 5:52 p.m. and returned at 5:55 p.m., to avoid any appearances of
impropriety.
Michael Williams made a motion to adopt the resolution authorizing the amendment and
expenditure of funds not to exceed $108,000; and the execution of documents
advancing a line of credit to Empowered Training Centre, LLC. Said agreement is
subject to the approval of CDC's attorney, as to substance and form, and the approval of
the City Council of Anna, Texas. Lee Miller seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving of a budget amendment for the
current 2013-2014 fiscal year.
The current fiscal year for 2013-2014 will soon come to a close. Jessica Perkins
explained that there was an overage in Line Item 6703 Contracts and that there was a
need for funds to be transferred to in Line Item 6735 (Promotional) and Line Item 6799
(Parks Personnel Support). The transfer of these monies will not change the bottom
line of the budget. Lee Miller made a motion to adopt the resolution and to transfer
$2,000 to Line Item 6799 and a $1,000 to Line Item 6735 from Line Item 6703. The
motion was seconded by Doug Hermann. Motion passed.
8. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving fiscal year 2014-2015 proposed
budget.
The proposed budget, attached hereto as part of the meeting packet, has been reviewed
by City Council. Jessica Perkins led a Q & A and stated that the proposed budget meets
all the obligations and fiscal goals of the Board. Doug Hermann made a motion to adopt
the Resolution regarding the FY 2014-2015. The motion was seconded by Connie
Stump. Motion passed.
I. The Corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2. The Corporation reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever
it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the office of the City
Secretary at 972 924-3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
08-07-2014 CDC Minutes.doc
9. Closed Session.
a. Discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
(Tex. Gov't Code §551.072).
b. 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).
Not necessary.
10. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving of minutes of May 1, 2014 and June
5, 2014.
Michael Williams made a motion to accept the minutes of May 1, 2014, as written; and to
accept the minutes of June as corrected. The date should read June 5, 2014. The
motion was seconded by Lee Miller. Motion passed.
11. Adjourn.
Connie Stump made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Doug Hermann seconded the
motion and the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
APPROVED:
John Houcek
President of CDC
ATTESTED:
Sherilyn Godfrey
Secretary of CDC
1. The Corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2. The Corporation reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever
it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the office of the City
Secretary at 972 924-3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
08-07-2014 CDC Minutes.doc
MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE
ANNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Thursday, September 4, 2014
The Anna Community Development Corporation ("CDC') of the City of Anna met at 5:00 p.m.,
on Thursday, September 4, 2014, at the Anna City Hall Administration Building, 111 North
Powell Parkway (Hwy. 5), and Anna, Texas, to consider the following items.
Call to Order.
In the absence of John Houcek, Alonzo Tutson, Vice President, called the meeting to
order at 5:07 p.m. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
Directors present were: Alonzo Tutson, Connie Stump, Lee Miller, Michael Williams,
Doug Hermann and Jeffrey Sykes.
Directors in abstention: John Houcek.
Others in attendance: Jessica Perkins, Chief Administrative Officer ("CAO"); and Clark
McCoy, legal counsel for CDC.
3. Invocation and Pledge.
Connie Stump offered the prayer and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Consider and Discuss Sherilyn Godfrey serving as a volunteer secretary to the
CDC Board.
Sherilyn Godfrey served on the Board for the past six years serving as secretary and
wishes to continue serving as secretary on a volunteer basis. This would be a non-voting
position. The Mayor and City Council have already approved this position if the Board is
in favor. Connie Stump made a motion to appoint Sherilyn Godfrey as secretary.
Michael Williams seconded the motion. Motion passed. Lee Miller, on behalf of the
Board, thanked Sherilyn Godfrey for volunteering her time.
5. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding passing a resolution amending the CDC
Bylaws to allow for a volunteer to serve in the role of secretary and other
amendments for clarity and consistency.
The Bylaws have not been updated since 2011 and need to be amended for clarity and
consistency with the EDC Bylaws and the City's Ethics Code. The CDC is authorized to
amend its Bylaws under Art. VII, Sec.1 of the Bylaws of Anna Community Development
1. The Corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2. The Corporation reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever
it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the office of the City
Secretary at 972 924-3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
09-04-2014 CDC Minutes.doc
Corporation. After some discussion, Lee Miller made a motion to adopt the resolution
amends the bylaws which allows the board to designate a person or entity other than a
board member (in this case Sherilyn Godfrey) to serve as secretary on a volunteer, non-
voting basis. Michael Williams seconded the motion. Motion passed. The effective date
is immediate.
All other amendments are outlined in "Exhibit "A," attached hereto, and incorporated
herein for all purposes as if set forth in full, are subject to the approval of the City
Council.
6. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding a resolution approving a resolution for the
fiscal year sponsorship agreement with the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce.
Jessica Perkins reminded the Board that CDC has entered into an agreement to
financially support and sponsor the five events of the Greater Anna Chamber of
Commerce. The five events are Glow Fest ($7,500 to be held Oct. 25), Christmas
Parade ($2,500), July 4'h celebration (funded completely by CDC and EDC) and the Golf
Tournament ($3,000) and Awards Banquet. This year the Greater Anna Chamber of
Commerce has asked for $20,500, the same as last year.
This money helps Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce to budget and plan their events
as well as improving the event. Both corporations are Platinum sponsors and receive
logo recognition. GACC will attend submit reports and/or attend upcoming meetings of
the corporations to give a report.
Lee Miller made a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the agreement with the
Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce for funds, in the amount of $20,500, in accordance
with Exhibit "A," attached hereto, and incorporated herein for all purposes as if set forth
in full. The motion was seconded by Michael Williams. Motion passed.
Clark McCoy as legal counsel for the both corporations. Every couple of years it
is necessary and prudent to review the Ethics Code and standards board
members are obligated too.
Postponed.
8. Closed Session.
a. Discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
(Tex. Gov't Code §551.072).
b. 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
I. The Corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2, The Corporation reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever
it is considered necessary and legally, justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the office of the City
Secretary at 972 924.3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
09-04-2014 CDC Minutes.doc
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).
Alonzo Tutson read the foregoing into the record. Michael Williams made a motion to
move to Closed Session that was seconded by Lee Miller. Motion passed and the Board
entered into Closed Session at 5:23 p.m. After discussing the business at hand, Connie
Stump made a motion to adjourn Closed Session and return to Open Session. Jeffrey
Sykes seconded the motion. Motion passed, and Closed Session was adjourned on
Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 5:38 p.m.
9. Consider/Discuss/Action regarding approving of minutes from August 7, 2014.
Skipped.
10. Adjourn.
Michael Williams made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Lee Miller seconded the
motion and the meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m.
APPROVED:
John Houcek
President of CDC
ATTESTED:
Sherilyn Godfrey
Secretary of CDC
1. The Corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
2. The Corporation reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever
it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act.
3. Persons with a disability who want to attend this meeting who may need assistance should contact the office of the City
Secretary at 972 924-3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
09-04-2014 CDC Minutes.doc