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MINUTES
THE COLONY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 1997
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
Present were:
Jorge Diaz Randy Robinson
John Gordon Richard Seidler
' Kate Jarvella
Staff Present:
Betty McKean. Director of Economic Development
Diane Baxter, Executive Secretary to the City Manager
Also Present:
John Hill, City Attorney
A quorum was present, and due notice was published.
Board members were introduced and provided backround information. Orientation materials
were handed out and a brief overview of each was given These included
~' A copy of the Quality of Life Citizens Committee report to the City
Council
>' Attorney General's Handbook on Economic Development Laws for Texas
Cities
~' The Colony's Economic Development Plan
>- 4A Economic Development Corporation Orientation Handbook
Betty McKean reviewed the Boards' orientation materials and discussed the process for
distribution of future agenda materials.
She pointed out the Board's existing charter and by-laws and referenced Article 2, Section C;
provisions for officers.
The following were nominated and seconded to be officers:
Randy Robinson nominated Richard Seidler for President
Kate Jarvella seconded, no discussion, unanimous vote
Richard Seidler nominated Randy Robinson for Treasurer
John Gordon seconded, no discussion, unanimous vote
Randy Robinson nominated John Gordon for Vice-President
Jorge Diaz seconded, no discussion, unanimous vote
John Gordon nominated Kate Jarvella for Secretary
Richard Seidler seconded, no discussion, unanimous vote
John Hill explained that the existing charter required staggered terms. The Board discussed
the matter and decided to defer that decision until the next Board meeting.
Hill further explained that any changes to the charter and by-laws would require approval by
the City Council.
McKean pointed out the draft set of charges and suggested that the Board make adjustments
as they felt necessary to ensure congruence with the Board's mission.
Discussion was held regarding the importance of continuing efforts toward the sales tax
election.
The necessity for an in-depth retreat was discussed. It was decided to review a draft retreat
agenda for the next Board meeting on the Januar3~ 12*. The Board a~eed to hold the retreat at
Hidden Cove Park on Wednesday, January 28th.
It was suggested that to the extent possible, coordination might be made between the 4A and
4B Boards.
The issue of effective communication and philosophy of partnership with the City Council
was emphasized.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 pm. ~~
~r.~Seidler, President
Attest:
Baxtei'cKeagording Secretary
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