HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Community Development Corp. (CDC) - 11/09/2023 - RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
November 9TH, 2023
The Regular Session of The Community Development Corporation of the City of The Colony, Texas,
was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on the 91h day of November 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
Present
Jackie Kopsa
Staff
Kathy Ray, Secretary
Present
Brian Vonderlin
Staff
Wesley Bledsoe, Board Member
Absent
Brian Wade
Council Liason
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: 30 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 CITIZEN INPUT
None.
3.0 CONSENT AGENDA
3.1 Consider acceptance of the CDC financial reports for October 2023
Motion to approve — Harris — Second — Ray; passes with all ayes.
3.2 Consider approval of minutes of the October 12, 2023 Regular Session
Motion to approve — Harris — Second — Ray; passes with all ayes.
4.0 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
4.1 Discuss and consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn And
Associates, Inc. to prepare construction plans and specifications for the addition of a ventilated
structure to relocate the existing chemical storage and mechanical equipment at The Colony
Aquatic Park in the amount of $103,500.00, not to be expended until after the 60 day waiting
period.
Calvin discussed structure. Harris inquired about the possibility offreeze damage with open air
system. Harris requested the board start to head in the direction of setting "not to exceed" limits
in future projects. Motion to approve — Harris — Second — Ray; passes with all ayes.
4.2 Discuss and consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with HALFF Associates, LLC
for design services of a segment of the Park Loop Trail (Segment IA) connecting Squires Drive
and Taylor Street in the amount of $98,880.00, not to be expended until after the 60 day waiting
period.
Motion to approve — Dull — Second — Braby; passes with all ayes.
4.3 Discuss and consider approval of a contract with NGU Sports Lighting for the purchase and
installation of LED lighting fixtures for the Turner Soccer Complex through the TIPS Purchasing
Cooperative for $485,000.00, not to be expended until after the 60 day waiting period.
Motion to approve — Braby — Second — Ray; passes with all ayes.
4.4 Receive an update from staff and discuss the following items:
- Review and discuss the Master Plan
- CIP project schedule
Calvin shared pictures of West Shore Park, Stewart Creek Elementary, the completed restroom at
the Splash Park, and the completed Five Star connector road. He gave updates on the bike signage
plans, Bill Allen playground going out to bid, Aquatic Park Loop Trail going out to bid, the
Shoreline erosion project's bid approval by council, and the pending installation of the Veteran's
Memorial project.
4.5 Discuss ideas for the West Shore Park Grand Opening Ceremony.
Harris suggested a March date and the board agreed.
4.6 Discuss the December board dinner options.
A reservation was setfor 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: 08
Marlisa Jemison, Wording Secretary