HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Community Development Corp. (CDC) - 10/12/2023 - RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
October 12TH, 2023
The Regular Session of The Community Development Corporation of the City of The Colony, Texas,
was called to order at 6:33 p.m. on the 12t}' day of October 2023 at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The
Colony, Texas, with the following roll call:
Dan Mahle, President
Present
Brant Shallenburger Staff
Allen Harris, Vice President
Present
Calvin Lehmann
Staff
Joshua Knapp, Treasurer
Present
Marlisa Jemison
Recording Secretary
Kathy Braby, Board Member
Absent
Jackie Kopsa
Staff
Kathy Ray, Secretary
Present
Brian Vonderlin
Staff
Wesley Bledsoe, Board Member
Present
Randy Dull, Board Member
Present
And with six board members present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed:
1.0 ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
1.1 Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6: 33 pm.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
1.3 Salute to the Texas Flag
1.4 Receive presentation from staff regarding upcoming events and activities
1.5 Items of Community Interest
2.0 CITIZENINPUT
None.
3.0 CONSENT AGENDA
3.1 Consider acceptance of the CDC financial reports for August/September 2023
Motion to approve — Bledsoe — Second — Ray; passes with all ayes.
3.2 Consider approval of minutes of the August 10, 2023 Regular Session
Motion to approve — Bledsoe — Second — Ray; passes with all ayes.
4.0 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
4.1 In accordance with the Development Corporation Act, Section 505.159 of the Texas Local
Government Code, The Colony Community Development Corporation, a Type B Economic
Development Corporation, will conduct a Public Hearing to receive public input regarding funding
for proposed capital improvement projects including the following:
Operations - Recreation Center set aside funds, proposed FY 2023-2024 budget.
Parks Vehicles and Equipment - Parks truck replacement, top dresser, covered parking for City
vehicles at 5 Star maintenance yard.
Park Improvements- Pickleball courts construction, ballfield LED lighting replacements at Turner,
Park Loop Trail IA design & construction, Aquatic Park renovation and upgrades, tennis and
basketball court resurfacing at Bridges Tennis Courts & Kids Colony Basketball Court.
Public notice posted in Dallas Morning News on September 22" d. No citizen input.
4.2 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract
with F&F Concrete for the construction of the Five Star Maintenance Yard Road Connector in the
amount of $78,929.98.
Motion to approve — Harris — Second — Dull; passes with all ayes.
4.3 Discuss donating the remaining bike racks from the Bike Rack Grant Program to The Colony High
School.
Mahle spoke with representative at high school to confirm they would accept the bike racks as a
donation.
4.4 Receive presentation regarding the removal of marker at Historical Park and possible ideas for
future redevelopment.
Historical marker was removed from Historical Park and placed at Perryman Park. Ideas were
discussed for the future of Historical Park. Bledsoe suggested that the park be enhanced more to
cater to the holiday light show.
4.5 Receive an update from staff and discuss the following items:
- Review and discuss the Master Plan
Calvin still reviewing bike signage.
- Community Development Corporation 25th Year Anniversary Party
Invitations were sent out, speakers lined up, and everything was ordered for the event.
- CIP project schedule
Calvin showed the most recent pictures of West Shore park with the playgrounds installed, gave
updates on the school, discussed the Aquatic Park trail and Bill Allen 100% plans.
4.6 Discuss the December board dinner options.
Suggestions were Seven Doors, LSA, and Thirsty Lion.
4.7 Board to request items to be placed on a future agenda
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:11 pm.
Marlisa Jemison, riling Secretary
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Dan Mahle, Presi ent