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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/11/07 CDC I I I MINUTES THE COLONY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 11TH 2007 PRESENT: Don Beckel - President John Sanders - Member Debby Short - Member Stephen Sohn - Member Lisa Leary - Member Andrea Porter - Member TeRon Lawrence - Member STAFF: Pam Nelson COUNCIL LIAISON: Allen Harris ABSENT: Kathy Neal 1. CITIZEN'S INPUT - Don welcomed the 3 new board members and asked everyone to introduce themself and tell a little about themselves. Kazem Daneshmandi - 13220 Beach Club Rd., The Colony - He wants a Dog Park built in The Colony. He currently goes to the dog park in Piano. He said he would do whatever he could to help get the dog park built. His name will be added to the current list of people who have contacted us about a dog park. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 14TH 2006 - Motion to approve - Sanders; Second - Sohn; motion passes. 3. BOARD ELECTIONS - Board members were nominated and elected as follows - Don Beckel- President Stephen Sohn - Treasurer John Sanders - Vice President Debbie Short - Secretary 4. RECEIVE UPDATE ON VARIOUS TRAIL PROJECTS- AUSTIN RANCH - Keith told the board there is $325,000 to take the trail from the City limit line near Sunset Park in Piano, to as far west as it can go. We will coordinate with the Park Dept. in Piano to make the connection with the sidewalk in Sunset Park. The area to the west of the amenities area does present some challenges. There is a drainage area, some creeks and ravines. We will probably have to install some bridges and there will be some grading issues, so this will require some additional money. SHORELINE TRAIL - Keith gave everyone a copy of a letter he sent to Ms. Gifford asking her for access or sale of her property for the shoreline Trail. He presented a preliminary design for the shoreline trail. He also showed the board a sample of one of the materials that will be used on the trail- it's called GeoWeb. We will do a test installation of this at Ridgepointe Park. When we get a survey done and the preliminary layout for the trail is done, we want to hold a public meeting so we can show the residents the design and tell them what we are doing. 5. RECEIVE UPDATE ON VARIOUS HISTORICAL PROJECTS - HISTORICAL PARK- Don gave an update on plans for the historical park development. The committee is trying to design something that will incorporate improving landscaping, provide some historical displays, add afountain, pavilion, and some sculptures. They also want to use the fire station and the General. Lisa mentioned there is a group of citizens who want to decorate that area for Christmas with lights, trees and decorations. The Dale Jackson School has been asked to assist with development of a sculpture, and to possibly do a sculpture every year. Sculptures will be an important aspect of this project. LIBRARY HISTORICAL PROJECT - Don discussed how the historical land grant project started. Joan Sveinsson said she would store any information that is gathered, at the library. There will also be some meetings at the library to solicit more information and to form a Historical Committee. 6. DISCUSSION OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN - Pam suggested that the board have a work session to formulate tasks that would be tied to the goals and objectives in the Strategic Plan. The result of this will be an actual work-plan for the board and staff. A time line for things we want to accomplish also needs to be set. After this is complete we can move forward on the Master Plan. Pam will send out an email to set the date. 7. UPDATE FROM DIRECTOR- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - The board reviewed the statements. WEBSITE - The website is complete. Please review one more time before we go live. If you have any more suggestions, get the information to Kathy. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. /JA &~O Don Beckel, President I I I