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THE COLONY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAY 10, 2000
Present: President John Gordon
Vice President Steven Sims
Treasurer A1 Garcia
Secretary Delaina Hammock, arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Member Bob Norris
Ex-officio Member Sue Walden
Staff: Tony Johnston
Diane Baxter
Cindi Lane
Item 1.1. Call to Order: President Gordon called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and
led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.0 CONSENT AGENDA
Item 2.1. Reports: Tony Johnston discussed the check register, the cash flow projection,
the April sales tax allocation summary, the monthly ½ cent sales tax graph, and
the status of the advertising campaign. The web site was discussed and reviewed.
Item 2.2. Approval of the minutes of the board meeting held April 12, 2000 and
special meeting held April 17, 2000: A motion was made by A1 Garcia to
approve the minutes for the board meeting held April 12, 2000 and special
meeting held April 17, 2000. Steven Sims seconded the motion and the motion
carried with all ayes.
3.0 EX-OFFICIO MEMBER, PUBLIC COMMENTS
Item 3.1. Report of 4B meetings held during the month of March: Sue Walden
reported that the Master Plan was approved by the City Council as well as the
short term project of using up to $150,000 for the development of Ridgepointe
Park, including playground, picnic areas and parking. President Gordon
commended the 4B Board on a doing a great job and devoting lots of hard work
for their projects.
Item 3.2. Public Input: There was no public input.
4.0 REGULAR AGENDA
Item 4.1. Discussion and appropriate action regarding Allies Day on May 24, 2000:
Mr. Johnston informed the board of the status of Allies Day planning and ordering
of the "g0odie bag" items. There was discussion regarding the number of
attendees and what effect a retail convention in Las Vegas during the same week
of Allies Day might have had.
Item 4.2 Discussion and appropriate action regarding procedure and timeline for
hiring of the economic development director: Mr. Johnston discussed the
procedure for hiring a director. The committee was to interview the top five of the
top seven ranked applicants during the next few weeks. The committee is to
choose their top three candidates who will then be called back for a second
interview with President Gordon and City Manager Lanny Lambert. A1 Garcia
made a motion to nominate Delaina Hammock to serve on the interview
committee. Steven Sims seconded the motion and the motion carried with all
ayes. Mr. Sims made a motion to nominate Bob Norris to also serve on the
interview committee. Mr. Garcia seconded the motion and the motion carried with
all ayes. The interview committee was formed consisting of Delaina Hammock,
Bob Norris and Human Resource Director, Margaret Burkett.
Item 4.3. EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 551.086 OF
THE COVERNMENT CODE:
A. Business Prospect: President Gordon adjourned the regular meeting at 7:55 p.m. for '~
an executive session.
Item 4.4. Consideration of any appropriate action to be taken as a result of the
executive session: President Gordon reconvened The meeting at 8:45 p.m. Mr.
Sims made a motion to approve the authorization of up to $227,000 in funds to
Home Depot to be used to fund roads and infrastructure. Ms. Hammock seconded
the motion and the motion carried with all ayes.
There being no other business, President Gordon adjourned the 'm~
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Executive Secretary
EDC Minutes May 10, 2000, Page 2 of 2