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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/08/1993 City Council00472 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON March 8, 1993 The Work Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on the 8th day of March, 1993 at City Hall with the following Council roll call: William Manning, Mayor Present Mike Lynch, Councilman Present Billy Sharp, Councilman Present Joe Agnew, Councilman Present Tom Bogan, Councilman Absent John Dillard, Councilman Present Joel Marks, Mayor Pro-tem Present and with six present, a quorum of Council was established. Present besides the Council were staff members Bill Hall, Patti Hicks and Bob van Til. Representing The Colony 2000 committee of the Chamber of Commerce were Paul Tidwell, Clayton Oliphint, Dick Weaver, John Gordon, Frank Cuda, Larry Bryant and Cathy Wood who is employed jointly by the City and the Chamber. The following item was addressed: 1. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WITH THE COLONY 2000 COMMIIWEE OF THE COLONY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mayor Manning asked Mr. Tidwell to state the purpose of this meeting, since it had been requested by .~The Colony 2000. Mr. Tidwell said the committee wishes to revive an issue addressed last summer regarding a 1/2 cent sales tax for economic development. Mr. Tidwell said even though the proposition failed, a survey did indicate that the community is generally in favor of economic development and went on to say he was surprised at the large percentage by which the proposition was turned down. Mr. Tidwell said he thinks the proponents failed to put together something with which the community could identify, stating he thinks the committee did a good job, it was just hard to identify concrete items, with so many unknowns. Mr. Tidwell said the committee feels the 1/2 cent sales tax should not even be approached until a definite project can be identified. Going on, Mr. Tidwell said the committee has accomplished as much as it can regarding the Corporation and feels it would be beneficial if the Board of Directors was named so that when a project is identified, the Board can concentrate on that project. He stated that without funding the Board will not really be able to do much, but without the Corporation in place, there is no way to get funding. Mr. Tidwell said The Colony 2000 feels it is time for the City Council to appoint the Board of Directors to the Economic Development Corporation. Mayor Manning asked if the papers have been filed with the State and Mr. Tidwell advised they have not, because there are no board members named as yet. 2 John Gordon said he wants to know that the Council is 100% behind the 1/2 cent sales tax. Mayor Manning noted there does not have to be a 1/2 cent sales tax to make things happen. There followed a lengthy discussion regarding the merits of the 1/2 cent sales tax, it's purpose and the reasons it may have failed. Larry Bryant said the Board needs to be named and the Corporation established so the Board can spear head efforts toward economic development. Councilman Lynch agreed, stating these people must be in place and if needed, pick out a goal to work toward. There was a general discussion regarding the City Attorney reviewing the documents and Bill Hall agreed that would not be a problem. Mayor Manning stated there seems to be a consensus to move on, that the Council needs to interview and appoint the Board, then task them as to what needs to be done. The Mayor said the biggest concern will be finding persons qualified and desirous to serve on this board. Councilman Lynch suggested a nominating committee to interview the applicants and come up with a short list to recommend to council for them to interview. Brief discussion regarding how to get applicants and from where. Mayor Manning stated this needs to be advertised so everyone knows it is open to anyone. It was agreed this should be run in The Colony Leader and on the Cable channel. It was ialso agreed a joint committee would be established to screen all the applicants and that it will be comprised of two councilmembers, two The Colony 2000 members and one member of city staff. Larry Bryant suggested Clayton Oliphint as a member, who agreed to serve. Councilman Lynch volunteered to serve as did Councilman Agnew. Councilman Dillard said he thinks what we are doing is the right direction and that Councilmen Agnew and Lynch will do well as will Rev. Oliphint. Mayor Manning reiterated there would be no discussion of the sales tax issue at this point. Larry Bryant also volunteered to serve on the committee. It was decided that Cathy Wood and Patti Hicks would handle the article for the paper, the cable notice and prepare the application form. With no further business to address, Mayor Manning adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m. William W. Manning, Mayor! <~ ATI'EST: Patti A. Hicks,TRMC, CMC/AAE City Secretary