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MINUTES
THE COLONY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 211T, 2002
Present: Vicki Briggs - President Absent: Don Beckel
Richard Boyer - Vice President
John Sanders - Member Staff: Pam Nelson
Susan King - Member Sam Fitzgerald
Sue Walden - Treasurer Kathy Neal
Bunker Hill - Member
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION -
AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 550.086 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TO WIT:
A. TO DELIBERATE THE OFFER OF A FINANCIAL OR OTHER
INCENTIVE TO A BUSINESS PROSPECT.
The board thought the prospective business owners gave a very thorough and informative
presentation of their concept and thought it would be good for the city. However, they
agreed at this time, no assistance from this board would be feasible. They recommended
the owners continue to pursue the 4A Board for assistance.
2. CITIZEN'S INPUT -
None.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 17TH 2002 AND JANUARY 28TH 2002 -
Motion to approve as presented - Sanders; second Boyer carried with all ayes.
4. REVIEW OF PROPOSAL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FOR NEW BUSINESS VENTURE -
This item was on the agenda in error.
5. APPROVAL FOR FUNDING OF THE MEDIAN BEAUTIFICATION MASTER PLAN -
Beautification was a big issue identified by the residents in the recent survey. The board
requested Pam to get a timeline and some additional funding from Dale for the Master Plan.
Motion to table - King; second Sanders carried with all ayes.
6. CONSIDERATION AND AWARD OF BID FROM SUN PORTS INTERNATIONAL,
INC., FOR SHADE STRUCTURES AT THE AQUATIC PARK -
Motion to approve bid not to exceed $29,000 - Sanders; second Hill carried with all ayes.
7. CONSIDERATION OF BUDDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
LAP TOP COMPUTER -
Motion to approve but to include purchase of a car charger-King; second Walden carried with
all ayes.
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8. DIRECTOR / ASST. DIRECTOR UPDATE -
Financial Statements - The board reviewed the financial statements.
Five Star - The groundbreaking ceremony will be at 1:30. We have received 80 RSVP's.
There was an article in the paper about Five Star and the groundbreaking ceremony. Tony
Johnston will give the invocation, the Mayor will give a welcome, Dale will make some
comments, and Pam will introduce the architects, contractors and board members. There
will be refreshments and the Knights of Columbus are providing a tent.
Lions Club / Perryman Park - Getting ready to start construction of sidewalks.
Little League Complex - We hope to have the shade structures installed by opening day on the
dugouts and the bleachers.
Skateparks - We are continuing to get estimates.
Gold Medal Award - The Parks & Rec. Dept. received this award from TRAPS - Texas
Recreation & Park Society. This is the highest award that is given and is for excellence in park
management for work done in the last 3 years. This award will be given at the state conference.
T.A.A. F. Tournament - The tournament is March 151" -17`". This is the Girls and Boys State
Tournament that we are co-hosting with Carrollton. We will be using 19 schools. We have
240 allocations for teams but we are only expecting 200. There have been some hotels that have
paid us in order to be listed as a host hotel in the information packet for the tournament. We are
still looking for volunteers.
9. ITEMS OF CONCERN TO THE BOARD - None.
With no further business to address, the meeting was adjourned @ 8:45 p.m.
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