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THE COLONY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD MEETING
__ SEPTEMBER 8, 1998
Present were: John Gordon
Kate Jarvella
Randy Robinson
Richard Seidler
Also present: Mary Blair Watts, Mayor
Gene Ramsey, Economic Development Director
Becky Betancourt, Recording Secretary
Richard Seidler called the meeting to order at'7:10 p.m.
Agenda item #I - Randy Robinson motioned to approve the minutes. Kate Jarvella
seconded. The motion passed.
At this time, City Manager Lanny Lambert made two informal requests for funding: a) $45,000 (½ of
amount due) for payment of the traffic signal at Hwy. 423 and Memorial b) $80,000 to Lone Star Gas
to move a natural gas line on the Josey Lane extension. No action was taken at this time.
Agenda item #2 - Richard Seidler introduced Gene Ramsey, Economic Development Director, to the
board. Board members shared their visions for the EDC with Mr. Ramsey. Mr. Ramsey discussed his
marketing suategy, the need for new sales prr~ntations (updated videos, visual materials, etc.), and the
need to link the EDC to the Internet site at the Chamber of Commerce.
Agenda i~n ti4 - Discussion of goals - The board approached the idea of a community survey. These
surveys would be directed primarily to the LISD and the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Watts advised that the supply of city maps has been depleted. A discussion followed re: hiring a
graphics group to upgrade the maps.
A request for marketing fu'ms to give presentations to the board will be placed on the next agenda.
Agenda item ii5 - Upcoming r~'eat - Dr. Seidler said one of the goals for this retreat should be the
structure of a timetable for ongoing projects. Mr. Robinson added that the board needs to address goals,
strategies, and expectations by its members~ M. ayo.r W.a,tts,a~i~ vi~sed. ~at s, 7p~'~aial. ,,~vtnts should be
included at this retreat. The retreat is tentatively scneaulen ior ~ctooer i ,1 ~'~ .
Agenda item #6 - Mr. Ramsey will be taking an Economic Development course in San Antonio on
November Ist through the 6u~. There are three subsequent years of training and then a test to become
certified.
EDC: - Septgmbcr 8, 1998
It was decided that a liaison from the 4B Board could attend the 4A Board meetings if desired. The chief
responsibility of this individual is to exchange information and minutes.
Agenda item #7 - Kate Jarvella made a motion to table until the next meeting the consideration of an
amendment to the bylaws. John Gordon seconded it. The motion passed.
Other discussion:
A reception for all City Boards will be held September 29o' at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Invited to attend will be:
4A, 4B, Library, Parks & Recreation, City Council, Developers, Special Events, LISD, Chamber of Commerce,
County Commissioners, Rep. Bun Solomons, Judge Jeff Moseley, Corps of Engineers, and the media from
Channel 4.
A negotiation team of Board mcmbcrs John Gordon, Kate Jarvella and Gene Ramsey were appointed to speak
with Bud$¢t Suites about their request for assistance in paying $100,000 in Impact Fees. The team will meet
with Budget Suites on Thursday, September I Oo'.
Thc North Texas Conference is September 18o' from 8:30 a.m. to l p.m. Anyone wishing to ride to this event
in the city van should meet at City Hall at 7:30 that morning.
~, motion to adjourn was made by Kate Jarvella. Randy Robinson seconded it. The meeting was adjourned at
._. ,4:45 p.m.~/~ ~~~~
Ricked Seidler, l~resident
Becky B~ourt, Recording Secr~ry