HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Community Development Corp. (CDC) - 01/08/2026 - RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
January 8t", 2026
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 8t" day of January 2026 at City Hall, 6053 Main Street, The
Colony, Texas, with the following roll call:
Allen Harris, President
Present
Calvin Lehmann
Staff
Joshua Knapp, Vice President
Present
Matthew McCallum
Recording Secretary
Wesley Bledsoe, Treasurer
Present
Jackie Kopsa
Staff
Kathy Ray, Secretary
Present
Marlisa Jemison
Staff
Dan Mahle, Board Member
Present
Robyn Holtz
Council Liaison
Randy Dull, Board Member
Present
Jim Owens, 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 acceptance of the CDC financial reports for November 2025.
Motion to approve — Bledsoe — Second — Ray; passes with all ayes.
3.2 Consider approval of minutes of the December 11, 2025 Regular Session.
Motion to approve — Bledsoe — Second — Ray; passes with all ayes.
4.0 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
4.1 Discuss dates for the 2026 Budget Retreat
Jackie asked the board to consider dates to set the budget retreat discussing the upcomingfiscal year. Jackie
informed the board that she and Calvin have already met with the City's Finance Department regarding the
budget process. Jackie explained that budget season kicks off late February and early March. Several
members of the board asked about potential dates for the retreat, how long the retreat will be, and how much
preparation is needed. Harris specifically asked if the March 12'x' CDC meeting could be conducted earlier
at 6p. m., followed by the budget retreat. Jackie informed the board that she would confirm the final details
with the City Secretary. Ray asked if there would be enough time to gather all the information necessary to
have a productive meeting. Jackie explained that staff work on budget details throughout the year and her
and Calvin are havingfurther meetings with the City's Finance Department.
4.2 Receive an update from staff and discuss the following items:
-CIP project schedule
o Calvin discussed the Perryman playground replacement. The fort design was selected, and Calvin
will bring more information to the next meeting.
-TPWD Grant for Kayak Launch at West Shore Park
o Calvin discussed the TP WD Grant for the kayak launch at West Shore Park. The grant program
provides 75% matching grants funds for planning and construction while the local government
entity must provide 25% of planning and development costs.
4.3 Board to request items to be placed on a future agenda.
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business to discuss, the meeti
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Matthew McCallum, Recording Secretary