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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
The Regular Session of The Community Development Corporation of the City of The Colony, Texas,
was called to order at 6:35 p.m. on the 9" day of April 2026 at City Hall, 6053 Main Street, The Colony,
Texas, with the following roll call:
Allen Harris, President
Absent
Joshua Knapp, Vice President
Present
Brant Shallenburger
Staff
Wesley Bledsoe, Treasurer
Present
Jackie Kopsa
Staff
Kathy Ray, Secretary
Present
Marlisa Jemison
Staff
Dan Mahle, Board Member
Present
Calvin Lehman
Staff
Randy Dull, Board Member
Present
Matthew McCallum
Recording Secretary
Jim Owens, 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 6:35 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 February 2026.
3.2 Consider approval of minutes of the March 12`x', 2026 Regular Session & March 12, 2026 Special Session.
Motion to approve — Bledsoe — Second — Dull; passes with all ayes.
(Mr. Bledsoe made motion to approve with correction to the previous March meeting minutes that Ms. Ray
was present)
4.0 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
4.1 Receive an update and discuss the request for proposals for a CMAR for the New Recreation Center:
Calvin reported that 13 submissions were received for the New Recreation Center's Construction Manager
at Risk (CHAR) RFP. After staff review and four interviews, the department is finalizing the total price with
Finance to present to the Board this summer. Jackie noted that the CHAR acts as a design consultant and
assumes contractual risk, providing a guaranteed maximum price to prevent budget surprises during
construction.
4.2 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a TIPS
Contract with Cl Pavement for the construction of a parking lot at the New Rec Center (443 l
Augusta St.) in an amount not to exceed $432,764.57.
Calvin discussed the parking situation at Stewart Creek Elementary. Currently, there are 74 parking spots
available to accommodate 113 daily visitors. A proposal was made to add 64 parking spots for a total of
138 spaces.
Motion to approve — Knapp — Second — Ray; passes with all ayes.
4.3 Discuss upcoming/current CDC projects and provide direction to staff.
- CDC Comprehensive Improvement Plan Summary
- Lake Park Comprehensive Improvement Plan Summary
Jackie presented the CIP Priority List for board ranking and feedback. Mr. Mahle and Mr. Owens
recommended prioritizing all projects tied to the New Recreation Center, while Mr. Knapp also emphasized
completing the Aquatic Park projects. Jackie outlined 20- and 30 -year bond repayment options and
addressed the Stewart Creek School payoff balance. Brant also reiterated that these projects are priority
projects of both the City and the Board. He further noted that the longer it takes to get the projects addressed,
the more they will cost, particularly when it comes to construction costs. He is in favor of the bonding
process. Mr. Bledsoe gave a recap of the priorities. Overall, the majority of the board favored the 30 -year
bond, with Mr. Owens favoring the 20 -year option. Both Jackie and Brant reiterated that with a bond, it can
be paid off early or refinanced.
Calvin discussed the Phase 1 RV improvements for Stewart Creek Park, which include 10 new RV sites, 3
new premium RV sites, and a new restroom facility. Currently, 850K is budgeted for the project. However,
Calvin noted that costs may rise and stated that a fund balance is available to cover additional expenses if
needed. Mr. Mahle inquired whether these improvements were being funded by Lake Parks and if the park
would remain financially self -sustainable. Calvin and Jackie confirmed that the improvements are being
funded through the Lake Parks fund and reassured that the park will continue to be self -sustainable.
4.4 Receive an update from staff and discuss the following items:
- Bond Information
- CIP project schedule
- City Council & CDC Joint Session
Calvin mentioned that the bond information update was previously covered. He reviewed several CIP
projects, including.• the pickleball courts (the concrete sidewalk will soon be poured); the Perryman Park
4 playground replacement (materials are on order with an 8 -week lead time); B.B. Owen and Turner (the
department met with Parkhill and provided design comments); and Stewart Creek Park (the department
provided Dunaway with design comments). Mr. Dull asked for updates regarding the Aquatic Park. Calvin
and Jackie discussed the improvements that have recently been made to the park, including the chemical
shade structure, the replastering of the outdoor pool, and work on the deck and pumps.
4.5 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 cit 7:33 pm.
Matthew McCallum, Recording Secretary oshua Kn p, Vice President
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