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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDC/EDC 2025-02-13 Regular Meeting Packet 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 concerning 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. MEETING AGENDA ANNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND ANNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Thursday, February 13, 2025 @ 6:00 PM The CDC/EDC of the City of Anna will meet on 2/13/2025, at 6:00 PM in the Anna Municipal Complex-Council Chambers, located at 120 W. 7th Street, to consider the following items. 1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Neighbor Comments. Persons may address the Board of Directors on items not on the agenda; please observe the time limit of three (3) minutes. Members of the Board cannot comment on or deliberate statements of the public except as authorized by Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code. 4. Consent Agenda. a. Approve minutes from the January 2, 2025, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (CDC) b. Approve minutes from the January 2, 2025, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (EDC) 5. Individual Consideration. a. Consider/Discuss/Action on a recommendation to cancel the July 3, 2025, CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting. b. Consider/Discuss/Action on a recommendation to conduct the July CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex located at 120 W. 7th Street. 6. Director's Report. a. Strategic Plan Update b. Financial Report / Sales Tax Update c. Event Updates / Upcoming Events / Reminders 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 concerning 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. 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. Pending Contracts. 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. d. Discuss or deliberate personnel matters: (1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or, (2) to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.074). 8. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items. 9. Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest. 10. Adjourn. This is to certify that I, Bernie Parker, Director of Economic Development, posted this Agenda on the City's website (www.annatexas.gov) and at the Anna Municipal Complex bulletin board at or before 5:00 p.m. on 2/7/2025. Bernie Parker, Director of Economic Development Item No. 3. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Neighbor Comments. SUMMARY: Persons may address the Board of Directors on items not on the agenda; please observe the time limit of three (3) minutes. Members of the Board cannot comment on or deliberate statements of the public except as authorized by Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Item No. 4.a. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Approve minutes from the January 2, 2025, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (CDC) SUMMARY: Review and approve the meeting minutes from the January 2, 2025, Joint CDC/EDC Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. ATTACHMENTS: 1. January 2_2025 CDC EDC Joint Meeting Minutes_Draft Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation Meeting Minutes Thursday, January 2, 2025 @ 6:00 PM The Anna Community Development Corporation and the Anna Economic Development Corporation conducted a joint meeting at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Anna Municipal Complex in 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: Agenda and Minutes 1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum. The meeting was called to order by Board President Bruce Norwood at 6:00 PM. Members Present: Board President Bruce Norwood Board Vice-President Nate Pike Board Member Manny Singh Board Member Dwyke Williams Board Member Noah Nylander Board Member Edward Culham Members Absent: Regina Leachman Others Present: Director of Economic Development Bernie Parker Assistant Director of Economic Development Natasha Roach City Attorney Clark McCoy Mayor Pete Cain Council Member Kelly Patterson-Herndon Others Absent: Economic Development Manager Salena Tittle 2.Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Board Vice-President Nate Pike led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 3.Neighbor Comments. Persons may address the Board of Directors on items not on the agenda; please observe the time limit of three (3) minutes. Members of the Board cannot comment on or deliberate statements of the public except as authorized by Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code. There were none. 4.Consent Agenda. MOTION: Board Member Manny Singh made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to approve the Consent Agenda Items, 4a & 4b. Board Member Dwyke Williams seconded the motion. In a 6-0 vote, all were in favor. Motion passed. a. Approve minutes from the December 5, 2024, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (CDC) b. Approve minutes from the December 5, 2024, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (EDC) 5.Individual Consideration. a. Consider/Discuss/Action on the process of electing a Board President. (CDC & EDC) MOTION: Board Member Manny Singh made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to nominate Bruce Norwood to serve as Board President for the term of one year. Vice-President Nate Pike seconded the motion. In a 6-0 vote, all were in favor. Motion passed. b. Consider/Discuss/Action on the process of electing a Board Vice-President. (CDC & EDC) MOTION: Vice-President Nate Pike made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to nominate Manny Singh to serve as Board Vice-President for the term of one year. Board Member Noah Nylander seconded the motion. In a 6-0 vote, all were in favor. Motion passed. c. Consider/Discuss/Action on the process of electing a Board Secretary. (CDC & EDC) MOTION: Board Member Noah Nylander made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to nominate Dwyke Williams to serve as Board Secretary for the term of one year. Vice-President Manny Singh seconded the motion. In a 6-0 vote, all were in favor. Motion passed. d. Consider/Discuss/Action on Resolution No. 2025-01-1 approving an amendment to the Community Development Corporation Bylaws. (CDC) Assistant Director of Economic Development, Natasha Roach, provided a brief overview of the proposed minor changes to the CDC and EDC Bylaws. MOTION: Board President Bruce Norwood made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to approve Agenda Items 5d, the Amended Bylaws for the CDC and Agenda Item 5e, the Amended Bylaws for the EDC, with the changes to Principal Address and Registered Agent. Board Secretary Dwyke Williams seconded the motion. In a 6-0 vote, all were in favor. Motion passed. e. Consider/Discuss/Action on Resolution No. 2025-01-2 approving an amendment to the Economic Development Corporation Bylaws. (EDC) Item was approved along with Agenda Item 5d. f. Consider/Discuss/Action on a recommendation to cancel the February 6, 2025, CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting. MOTION: Board Member Nate Pike made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to approve Agenda Item 5f, cancelling the February 6th CDC/EDC Joint Meeting, and Agenda Item 5g, to move it to the following Thursday, February 13, 2025. Board Member Noah Nylander seconded the motion. In a 6-0 vote, all were in favor. Motion passed. g. Consider/Discuss/Action on a recommendation to conduct the February CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting on February 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex located at 120 W. 7th Street. Item was approved along with Agenda Item 5f. h. Receive a presentation from EDC staff on the 2025 Business Retention & Expansion Program. Economic Development Assistant Director, Natasha Roach, presented an overview of the Business Retention and Expansion Program that will launch on January 13th. Included in this overview was the purpose of the program and the EDC's primary goals. No Action Taken i. Receive a presentation from Economic Development Manager, Salena Tittle, regarding the City of Anna participation and recognition in the Brew City, TX Program. The presentation was done by Assistant Director Natasha Roach in Development Manager Salena Tittle's absence. Mrs. Roach explained that the purpose for joining this organization was to promote tourism to Anna and put our name out into the Craft Brew community. With the recruiting and opening of 3 Nations, we were eligible for membership. Anna is now officially part of the Brew City, TX Program family, can be found listed on their website, and will be presented with a Brew City, TX sign in January. No Action Taken 6. Director's Report. a. Strategic Plan Update Director of Economic Development, Bernie Parker, gave a brief overview of the highlights for the month of December. Those highlights included: Meeting with Representative Leach, partnering with Toole Design on the Interurban Pedestrian Project, updating the EDC website, attending Boards and Commissions training, and attending the Promo Lab/Pack Spirit Holiday Hangout. No Action Taken b. Financial Report / Sales Tax Update Director of Economic Development, Bernie Parker, presented updated information on increased sales tax for the month of October 2024, which is up approximately 19% from the previous year. No Action Taken c. Event Updates & Upcoming Events Assistant Director of Economic Development, Natasha Roach, provided the Board with the following information regarding upcoming events. •ICSC RED River: Staff will be attending this tradeshow and promoting the City of Anna January 29th - 31st at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas •Boards and Commission Appreciation & Recognition Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, January 28th during the City Council meeting. A reception to follow in the lobby. •Training for all new members must be completed within 90 days of appointment. Texas Open Meetings Act and the Texas Public Information Act can be accessed on the city website. Please turn in all Certificates of Completion to the City Secretary, Carrie Land. •At the CDC/EDC February Meeting we will be taking a group picture and doing individual headshots. Business professional attire is preferred. •The Greater Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Awards Banquet and Dinner on Saturday, March 1st. The theme is Mardi Gras. More information will be provided to the Board as staff receives it. No Action Taken 7. Closed Session. MOTION: Board President Bruce Norwood made a motion to enter into closed session. Vice-President Manny Singh seconded the motion. In a vote 6-0, all were in favor. Motion passed. The CDC / EDC Board entered into closed session at 6:43 PM. 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. Pending Contracts. 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. 8.Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items. Board President Bruce Norwood called the CDC / EDC Board Meeting back into open session at 7:18 PM. 9.Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest. There were none. 10.Adjourn. Board President Bruce Norwood adjourned the meeting at 7:19 PM. Approved on the 13th day of February, 2025. APPROVED: ATTESTED: __________________________ ___________________________ Bruce Norwood Dwyke Williams President of CDC / EDC Secretary of CDC / EDC Item No. 4.b. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Approve minutes from the January 2, 2025, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (EDC) SUMMARY: Review and approve the meeting minutes from the January 2, 2025, Joint CDC/EDC Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. ATTACHMENTS: 1. January 2_2025 CDC EDC Joint Meeting Minutes_Draft Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation Meeting Minutes Thursday, January 2, 2025 @ 6:00 PM The Anna Community Development Corporation and the Anna Economic Development Corporation conducted a joint meeting at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Anna Municipal Complex in 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: Agenda and Minutes 1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum. The meeting was called to order by Board President Bruce Norwood at 6:00 PM. Members Present: Board President Bruce Norwood Board Vice-President Nate Pike Board Member Manny Singh Board Member Dwyke Williams Board Member Noah Nylander Board Member Edward Culham Members Absent: Regina Leachman Others Present: Director of Economic Development Bernie Parker Assistant Director of Economic Development Natasha Roach City Attorney Clark McCoy Mayor Pete Cain Council Member Kelly Patterson-Herndon Others Absent: Economic Development Manager Salena Tittle 2.Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Board Vice-President Nate Pike led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 3.Neighbor Comments. Persons may address the Board of Directors on items not on the agenda; please observe the time limit of three (3) minutes. Members of the Board cannot comment on or deliberate statements of the public except as authorized by Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code. There were none. 4.Consent Agenda. MOTION: Board Member Manny Singh made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to approve the Consent Agenda Items, 4a & 4b. Board Member Dwyke Williams seconded the motion. In a 6-0 vote, all were in favor. Motion passed. a. Approve minutes from the December 5, 2024, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (CDC) b. Approve minutes from the December 5, 2024, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (EDC) 5.Individual Consideration. a. Consider/Discuss/Action on the process of electing a Board President. (CDC & EDC) MOTION: Board Member Manny Singh made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to nominate Bruce Norwood to serve as Board President for the term of one year. Vice-President Nate Pike seconded the motion. In a 6-0 vote, all were in favor. Motion passed. b. Consider/Discuss/Action on the process of electing a Board Vice-President. (CDC & EDC) MOTION: Vice-President Nate Pike made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to nominate Manny Singh to serve as Board Vice-President for the term of one year. Board Member Noah Nylander seconded the motion. In a 6-0 vote, all were in favor. Motion passed. c. Consider/Discuss/Action on the process of electing a Board Secretary. (CDC & EDC) MOTION: Board Member Noah Nylander made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to nominate Dwyke Williams to serve as Board Secretary for the term of one year. Vice-President Manny Singh seconded the motion. In a 6-0 vote, all were in favor. Motion passed. d. Consider/Discuss/Action on Resolution No. 2025-01-1 approving an amendment to the Community Development Corporation Bylaws. (CDC) Assistant Director of Economic Development, Natasha Roach, provided a brief overview of the proposed minor changes to the CDC and EDC Bylaws. MOTION: Board President Bruce Norwood made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to approve Agenda Items 5d, the Amended Bylaws for the CDC and Agenda Item 5e, the Amended Bylaws for the EDC, with the changes to Principal Address and Registered Agent. Board Secretary Dwyke Williams seconded the motion. In a 6-0 vote, all were in favor. Motion passed. e. Consider/Discuss/Action on Resolution No. 2025-01-2 approving an amendment to the Economic Development Corporation Bylaws. (EDC) Item was approved along with Agenda Item 5d. f. Consider/Discuss/Action on a recommendation to cancel the February 6, 2025, CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting. MOTION: Board Member Nate Pike made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to approve Agenda Item 5f, cancelling the February 6th CDC/EDC Joint Meeting, and Agenda Item 5g, to move it to the following Thursday, February 13, 2025. Board Member Noah Nylander seconded the motion. In a 6-0 vote, all were in favor. Motion passed. g. Consider/Discuss/Action on a recommendation to conduct the February CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting on February 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex located at 120 W. 7th Street. Item was approved along with Agenda Item 5f. h. Receive a presentation from EDC staff on the 2025 Business Retention & Expansion Program. Economic Development Assistant Director, Natasha Roach, presented an overview of the Business Retention and Expansion Program that will launch on January 13th. Included in this overview was the purpose of the program and the EDC's primary goals. No Action Taken i. Receive a presentation from Economic Development Manager, Salena Tittle, regarding the City of Anna participation and recognition in the Brew City, TX Program. The presentation was done by Assistant Director Natasha Roach in Development Manager Salena Tittle's absence. Mrs. Roach explained that the purpose for joining this organization was to promote tourism to Anna and put our name out into the Craft Brew community. With the recruiting and opening of 3 Nations, we were eligible for membership. Anna is now officially part of the Brew City, TX Program family, can be found listed on their website, and will be presented with a Brew City, TX sign in January. No Action Taken 6. Director's Report. a. Strategic Plan Update Director of Economic Development, Bernie Parker, gave a brief overview of the highlights for the month of December. Those highlights included: Meeting with Representative Leach, partnering with Toole Design on the Interurban Pedestrian Project, updating the EDC website, attending Boards and Commissions training, and attending the Promo Lab/Pack Spirit Holiday Hangout. No Action Taken b. Financial Report / Sales Tax Update Director of Economic Development, Bernie Parker, presented updated information on increased sales tax for the month of October 2024, which is up approximately 19% from the previous year. No Action Taken c. Event Updates & Upcoming Events Assistant Director of Economic Development, Natasha Roach, provided the Board with the following information regarding upcoming events. •ICSC RED River: Staff will be attending this tradeshow and promoting the City of Anna January 29th - 31st at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas •Boards and Commission Appreciation & Recognition Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, January 28th during the City Council meeting. A reception to follow in the lobby. •Training for all new members must be completed within 90 days of appointment. Texas Open Meetings Act and the Texas Public Information Act can be accessed on the city website. Please turn in all Certificates of Completion to the City Secretary, Carrie Land. •At the CDC/EDC February Meeting we will be taking a group picture and doing individual headshots. Business professional attire is preferred. •The Greater Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Awards Banquet and Dinner on Saturday, March 1st. The theme is Mardi Gras. More information will be provided to the Board as staff receives it. No Action Taken 7. Closed Session. MOTION: Board President Bruce Norwood made a motion to enter into closed session. Vice-President Manny Singh seconded the motion. In a vote 6-0, all were in favor. Motion passed. The CDC / EDC Board entered into closed session at 6:43 PM. 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. Pending Contracts. 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. 8.Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items. Board President Bruce Norwood called the CDC / EDC Board Meeting back into open session at 7:18 PM. 9.Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest. There were none. 10.Adjourn. Board President Bruce Norwood adjourned the meeting at 7:19 PM. Approved on the 13th day of February, 2025. APPROVED: ATTESTED: __________________________ ___________________________ Bruce Norwood Dwyke Williams President of CDC / EDC Secretary of CDC / EDC Item No. 5. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Individual Consideration. SUMMARY: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Item No. 5.a. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Consider/Discuss/Action on a recommendation to cancel the July 3, 2025, CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting. SUMMARY: The July CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting is currently scheduled for Thursday, July 3rd. Staff is suggesting that the meeting be moved to Thursday, July 10th due to some scheduling conflicts. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board make a motion to cancel the July 3, 2025, CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Item No. 5.b. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Consider/Discuss/Action on a recommendation to conduct the July CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex located at 120 W. 7th Street. SUMMARY: Staff would like the Board to look at their calendars for the possibility of conducting the July meeting on July 10, 2025. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board make a motion to conduct the July CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting on July 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Complex located at 120 W. 7th Street. ATTACHMENTS: Item No. 6. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Director's Report. SUMMARY: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Item No. 6.a. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Strategic Plan Update SUMMARY: Director of Economic Development, Bernie Parker, to give a brief overview of what staff has been working on and future initiatives. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 1. January 2025 Strategic Plan Update Economic Development Strategic Plan Highlights January 2025 EDC staff attended the 2025 ICSC Red River Trade Show. Assistant Director, Natasha Roach, and Economic Development Manager, Salena Tittle, attended the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Coffee & Connections. EDC staff launched the new Business Retention & Expansion Program and have updated the website to provide detailed information on how the program works and how our businesses can sign up. EDC staff attended the 2025 Dallas Regional Chamber Annual Meeting in Arlington. Measureables January 2025 New Newsle t t er Subscri bers : 4 (2,159 total) New LinkedI n Fo l lower s : 113 (1,7 52 tota l ) Busine s s R etention Expa n s io n Co ntac t s: 12 Real Estate Bro ker / Dev elo per Me etings : 1 1 Co nstr u cti on / Arc h itectura l Meeti ng s: 5 New In sta gra m Follow ers: 15 (3 8 t otal) Item No. 6.b. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Financial Report / Sales Tax Update SUMMARY: Bernie Parker, Director of Economic Development, to advise the Board on the overall sales tax for the month of November 2024, which is up roughly 8.4% from the previous year, November 2023. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2025 Monthly Sales Tax Report % Change 2024-25 Collections from 2023-24 Collections Monthly Prior Year Monthly October 780,090$ 19.0% 655,358$ November 753,401 8.4% 695,026 December 768,837 January 566,981 February 621,381 March 723,838 April 647,636 May 699,251 June 835,007 July 785,388 August 818,441 September 794,437 1,533,490$ 8,611,581$ Budget: 6,753,000 22.7% 6,753,100 CITY OF ANNA Schedule of Sales Tax Collections For the month November 30, 2024 $0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,000 $900,000 Monthly Sales Tax Collections: 3 Year Comparison FY2022-23 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 Item No. 6.c. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Event Updates / Upcoming Events / Reminders SUMMARY: Update on the 2025 ICSC Red River Trade Show: This year's ICSC Red River took place on January 29th through January 31st at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. ICSC is an annual event which brings Economic Development Corporations and Commercial Businesses & Developers together to create connections and opportunities to grow thriving communities with retail additions. Staff feels this year's event was a great success with a lot of traffic at our booth and a lot of business contacts. Reminder for Training Requirements: Online training provided by the Texas Attorney General is required to be completed within 90 days of appointment. Certificates of completion will be received and shall be emailed to the City Secretary's Office within the 90-day timeframe. • Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) - Members of a governmental body subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) are required to participate in education training sessions pursuant to Section 551.005 of the Texas Government Code. The training requirement applies to all elected or appointed officials who participate in meetings subject to the TOMA. • Public Information Act (TPIA) - Texas Government Code Section 552.012 requires elected or appointed public officials to complete an open records training course. 2025 Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner & Banquet: The Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 2025 Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 1st at Anna High School from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. The EDC sponsors this event each year and we are provided with two tables. This year's event's theme is Mardi Gras. If you would like to attend this event, please let staff know so we can provide the Chamber with our guest list. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Item No. 7. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Closed Session. SUMMARY: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Item No. 7.a. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.072) possible property acquisition; possible land sale/purchase. SUMMARY: Closed session deliberation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Item No. 7.b. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: 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. Pending Contracts. SUMMARY: Closed session deliberation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Item No. 7.c. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: 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. SUMMARY: Closed session deliberation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Item No. 7.d. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Discuss or deliberate personnel matters: (1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or, (2) to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.074). SUMMARY: Closed session deliberation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Item No. 8. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items. SUMMARY: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Item No. 10. EDC/CDC Agenda Staff Report Meeting Date: 2/13/2025 Staff Contact: AGENDA ITEM: Adjourn. SUMMARY: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: