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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-03 CDC/EDC Meeting MinutesTHE CITY OF manna W 101, CDC G R O U N D B R E A K I N G P O S S I B I L I T I E S THE CITY OF manna LDC G R O U N D B R E A K I N G P O S S I B I L I T I E S Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 3, 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, October 3, 2024, 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:-https://www.annatexas.gov/962/AgendasMinutes CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Bruce Norwood (President), Nate Pike (Vice -President), Manny Singh, Lamarr Dillingham, and Allison Inesta. CDC AND EDC Board Members Absent: Michelle Hawkins (Secretary) and Kylee Kelley. Others Present: Bernie Parker (Director of Economic Development), Natasha Roach (Assistant Director of Economic Development), Salena Tittle (Economic Development Manager), David Overcash (City Attorney), and Pete Cain (Mayor). 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 Board President Bruce Norwood. 3. Neighbor Comments. Ms, Betty Sharp, residing at 10282 County Road 288, spoke on her vision for economically stable housing in Anna. 4. Consent Agenda. a. Approve minutes from the September 5, 2024, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (CDC) b. Approve minutes from the September 5, 2024, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (EDC) Nate Pike made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to approve the consent agenda. Manny Singh seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. 5. Individual Consideration. a. Receive a presentation from The Retail Coach regarding proposed business services. President of The Retail Coach, Aaron Farmer, provided a brief presentation regarding the company's history, business services provided, and outline of proposed scope of work that will meet the needs and vision of Anna's economic development. No action taken. b. Consider/Discuss/Act on Resolution No. 2024-10-13 approving an agreement with The Retail Coach for professional Contract Services. (CDC) Nate Pike made a motion on behalf of the CDC to approve Resolution No. 2024- 10-13 authorizing an agreement with The Retail Coach and the expenditure of funds not to exceed $20,000. Manny Singh seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Consider/Discuss/Act on Resolution No. 2024-10-14 approving an agreement with The Batdrone for professional Contract Services. (CDC) Natasha Roach provided a brief presentation on the list of services that will be provided by The Batdrone, detailed reasons why the services are needed, and a breakdown of the expenditures for this project. Bruce Norwood made a motion on behalf of the CDC to approve Resolution No. 2024-10-14 authorizing an agreement with The Batdrone and the expenditure of funds not to exceed $5,000. Allison Inesta seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. d. Consider & Discuss timing and availability for the Charette process with Toole Design for the Interurban Pedestrian Thoroughfare design. Salena Tittle provided a brief presentation on what the Charette process will look like, when the EDC & Toole Design is looking to have it, and how long the process will take. No action taken. 6. Director's Report. a. Strategic Plan Update Bernie Parker updated the Board on staffs recent accomplishments, attended events, and provided the status of the 2024 Economic Development Annual Report. Additionally, Bernie took the opportunity to welcome Natasha Roach to the Anna EDC as the new Assistant Director of Economic Development. No action taken. b. Financial Report/Sales Tax Update Bernie Parker presented updated information on increased sales tax for the month of July 2024 and that the city is up 30.9% higher than where we were at this time last year. No action taken. C. Event Updates & Upcoming Events Salena Tittle informed the Board of two upcoming events. ➢ 2024 Anna Fest event will be held on Saturday, October Sth, at the Municipal Complex from 12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. ➢ 2024 Boo Bash event will be held on Saturday, October 19th, at Slayter Creek Park from 12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Salena also took this opportunity to provide the Board with a first look at the new Monthly EDC Newsletter. No action taken. 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. At 7:30 p. m. Bruce Norwood recused himself from closed session due to a specific project being discussed and re-entered closed session at 7:46 p.m. Nate Pike made a motion to enter into closed session. Bruce Norwood seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. The EDC/CDC Board entered into closed session at 7:17 p.m. 8. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items. Bruce Norwood made a motion to reconvene the EDC/CDC Board meeting back into open session. Nate Pike seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. The EDC/CDC Board entered back into open session at 7:50 p.m. 9. Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest. There were no reports. 10. Adjourn. Bruce Norwood adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. APPROVED: Nate Pike ATTESTED: Michelle Hawkins Vice -President of CDC/EDC Secretary of CDC/EDC