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Home My WebLink About01/26/99 EDC ~ ~,--~. MINUTES THE COLONY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING JANUARY 26, 1999 Present: President Dr. Richard Seidler Vice President John Gordon Treasurer Randy Robinson Member Lois LeBlanc Member Al Garcia Mayor Mary Blair Watts, Council Liaison Sue Walden, Ex-Officio Member Staff: Gene Ramsey, Executive Director "Darlene McKelvy, Recording Secretary Also present: Judy Davidson, John Holley, Teresa Sidwell, Dennis Hamilton, Kim Spofford, Elizabeth Talley, Chris Coil, Wilma Avey, Susan Chiniewicz, Bill Longo, and Bernetta Henville- Shannon Dr. Richard Seidler called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Issue #1. (Agenda item #1) Consideration of and appropriate action regarding approval of the minutes of December 8, 1998. John Gordon made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 8th meeting with the following amendments: 1. Delete the last sentence of agenda item #3 (The complex may also contain a baseball diamond.) 2. Amend the second sentence of agenda item #3 by deleting the word "purchase" and replacing with "acquisition". 3. Amend agenda item ~8 to read "Mr. Gordon made a motion to select First State Bank's bid as the Financial Institution for 4A funds effective January 1, 1999 with the financial relationship to be reviewed annually." Lois LeBlanc seconded the motion to approve the minutes as amended. The motion passed Issue #2 (Agenda item #3) - Comments and reports from Council Liaison Issue # 11 (Agenda item # 11) Discussion of and appropriate action regarding the cost to meet at the Chamber of Commerce building. It was noted that future meetings of the 4A board would be televised from the City Council Chambers. Randy Robinson made a motion, seconded by Lois LaBlanc, that future meetings would be the third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Motion passed. Issue # 12 (Agenda item # 12) Discussion of and appropriate action regarding The Colony Development Area. It was reported that an amendment to the development ordinance was needed to comply with the Texas Department of Economic Development. Motion by John Gordon, seconded by Al Garcia to recommend that the City Council approve the recommended wording changes regarding The Colony Development Area. The motion passed Issue # 13 (Agenda item # 13) Discussion of and appropriate action regarding the purchase of a podium sound system. It was noted that it would not be necessary for the 4A to purchase a sound system since the chamber's unit has been repaired. Issue # 14 (Agenda item # 14) Discussion of items of concern to the Board. Mr. Gordon gave an overview of Denton County Day in Austin and encouraged those who were able to attend, to do so. Issue # 15 (Agenda item # 15) Discussion of and appropriate action conceming advertisements in Dallas Chamber Publications by Marcoa Publications "Dallas Office Guide" and "Dallas Industrial and Real Estate. Guide'. It was reported that the advertisements in the publications have continued, per the contracts. Issue #16 (Agenda item # 16) Discussion of and appropriate action concerning election of officers. Motion by Randy Robinson, seconded by Al Garcia, to elect John Gordon as President. Passed Motion by Al Garcia, seconded by Randy Robinson, to elect Dr. Richard Seidler as Vice President. Passed Motion by Randy Robinson, seconded by John Gordon, to elect Al Garcia as Treasurer. Passed Motion by Al Garcia, seconded by Lois LeBlanc, to elect Randy Robinson as Secretary. Passed Issue # 17 (Agenda item # 17) Discussion of and appropriate action concerning 1999 Economic/Community Development goals and monthly report to the city manager and Flower Mound and Frisco News Article. There was discussion of the reports and news articles. Issue # 18 (Agenda item # 18) Discussion of and appropriate action conceming the excerpt from "The Attorney General's Handbook on Economic Development Laws for Texas Cities and summary of economic development meetings. Reference was made to the excerpts, which had been presented for informational purposes. Issue # 19 (Agenda item # 19) Listing of 4A, 4B, and City Council members roster, and project "Starshine". Updated rosters, which had been included in the packets, were reviewed for accuracy and prospect "Starshine" and correspondence were reviewed. CStarshine", represented by The Amend Group, had advertised in the Dallas Morning News in order to locate a 150,000 sq. ft. facility in 1 = quarter of 2000. John Gordon had notified staff of the opportunity and an e-mail expressing enthusiasm to partner with Austin Ranch in order to build such a facility had been sent.) Issue # 20 (Agenda item # 20) Discussion of and appropriate action regarding meeting schedule and location. It was agreed that future meetings would take place in the city council chambers the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Issue # 21 (Agenda item # 5) Executive session as authorized by Section 551.075 of the Local Govemment Code relating to conference with employee: a. Receiving report from director regarding potential 4A prospects. It was agreed that since there was no current information for the director to relay, that an executive session would not be called. Dr. Seidler appointed the following as the negotiation team to meet with representatives of Lakeview Senior Assisted Living Facility: Lois LeBlanc, Mayor Watts and Gene Ramsey. Adjournment: Motion by Al Garcia, seconded by John~Gor~lon, to adjourn the m~ ~t~ 0:25 p.m. he passed. 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