HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Community Development Corp. (CDC) - 02/08/2024 - RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
February 8TT', 2024
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 81h day of February 2024 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
Present
Robyn Holtz
Council Liason
Randy Dull, Board Member
Present
And with seven 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 CITIZENINPUT
None.
3.0 CONSENT AGENDA
3.1 Consider approval of minutes of the January 11, 2023 Regular Session
Motion to approve — Harris — Second — Braby; passes with all ayes.
4.0 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
4.1 Discuss and consider appointing two members of the Community Development Board to serve on
the Mayor's Veteran Committee.
Harris and Dull volunteered.
4.2 Discuss and consider approval of a contract with STS 360 for security cameras at the New
Recreation center in an amount not to exceed $80,216.42.
Calvin discussed the camera locations and pricing for- the external cameras. Harris asked about
increasing the batch storage for our cameras and Brant let him know that the city does not have
cloud storage. Harris asked for clarification on one of the cameras locations and Jackie provided
it. Motion to approve — Braby — Second — Ray; passes with all ayes.
4.3 Discuss and consider approval of a construction contract with Mooring USA for the renovation of
Stewart Creek Elementary Phase 2 through the TIPS Purchasing Cooperative in an amount not to
exceed $1,061,067.00.
Calvin discussed the renovation of the senior side of the new recreation center. Bledsoe asked
about fire protection and Calvin informed him that the contractor- will subcontract to the same
vendor that the city regularly uses. Harris suggested adding a partition similar to one that his
church uses. Braby asked if the HVAC cost listed would cover everything needed for the building
and Jackie informed her that the HVAC cost would only be for that specific space, not the entire
building, which will still need replacing in the future. Brantfurther clarified that the scope attached
did not include ADA outside of the building, kitchen appliances, or the pickleball courts. Jackie
added that this renovation is about 23, 000 square feet, which is roughly a third of the space.
Bledsoe asked that a name be picked for the recreation center to lessen the confusion when it is
discussed. Brant let him know that it is a topic of discussion for the council retreat. Dull asked if
there could be a tour after the renovations. Motion to approve — Bledsoe — Second — Knapp; passes with
all ayes.
4.4 Discuss and consider approval of a contract with Greeniverse Construction, LLC for the
construction of the Park Loop Trail Phase II and Aquatic Park Trail Connection in an amount not
to exceed $1,146,699.69.
Calvin informed the board that there were ten bidders for the project and all were over budget,
including the low bidder. He also stated that there is an option to rebid, but that will likely result
in higher costs, as costs are rising across the board. Jackie added that the department is looking
at using park dedication funds to help pay for this project. Ray asked where the funds would be
coming.frorn if they were not able to use park dedication.funds and Jackie clarified that it would
come out of the closed project fund. Motion to approve — Dull — Second — Ray; passes with all ayes.
4.5 Discuss and consider approval of a PCA contract with Turf and Soil Management, LLC in an
amount not to exceed $53,466.75 for the purchase of Turftime FX650 top dresser.
Marlisa discussed the change in price of the previously approved top dresser and where the
additional funds would be pulled fYom. Dull asked what the top dresser was used for and Marlisa
explained that it would be used for leveling fields, mulching, and helping with cracks. Bledsoe
asked if it was pulled behind a tractor and Marlisa confirmed that it was. Motion to approve — Dull
— Second — Ray; passes with all ayes.
4.6 Receive an update from staff and discuss the following items:
- Review and discuss the Master Plan
Calvin showed bike signage plan and let the board know he hoped to get the project going by May.
- CIP project schedule
Updates included the concrete pads and stonework for the Veterans Memorial Trail being started,
pictures of West Shore Park, six of the lights at Turner being replaced with LED fixtures, waiting
on the bond for the Bill Allen playground replacement, meeting with the pickleball designer, a
survey being done for the aquatic park renovation, and the contractor for the shoreline erosion
project applying for permits.
4.7 Board to request items to be placed on a future agenda.
Mahle requested first annual budget committee meeting at the end of March. He also proposed that CDC
look into the possibility of setting up a scholarship fund for children whose parents can't afford paying for
TAC. Bledsoe asked for an update on TOCA (Bluesky).
ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7: 33 pm.
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