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MINUTES
THE COLONY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR SESSION
DECEMBER 20TH 2007
PRESENT:
Don Beckel - President
Stephen Sohn - Treasurer
Debby Short - Secretary
Andrea Porter - Member
TeRan Lawrence - Member
John Sanders - Vice President
Lisa Leary - Member
David Munden - Member
STAFF: Pam Nelson
Keith Helms
Kathy Neal
COUNCIL LIAISON: Allen Harris
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING EXPENDITURES FOR PUBLIC ART -
No one attended the public hearing.
2. ACTION TO BE TAKEN AS A RESULT OF THE PUBLIC HEARING-
None.
3. CITIZEN'S INPUT -
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11,2007 -
Motion to approve - Sanders; second - Sohn; abstain - Leary; motion passes.
5. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBER DAVID MUNDEN -
He has always been involved in the cities where he has lived. He has a strong desire to help improve
whatever city he is living in. He has been active in the Jaycees and is currently in the Masons. David was
welcomed to the board.
Pam and the board expressed their appreciation and thanks to board member Andrea Porter. Andrea
resigned her position on the board and tonight is her last meeting.
6. INTRODUCTION OF THE LAKESIDE COMMUNITY THEATER BOARD MEMBERS-
They did not attend the meeting.
7. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A SPECIAL EVENTS TRAILER-
David Swain, Recreation Manager, is seeking approval to purchase a cargo trailer to be used for special
events. The size and number of events continues to grow and it's becoming more difficult to get supplies and
equipment to event locations. They currently use 2 department vehicles but also have to rely on staff to use
their personal vehicles. The trailer is a 6 'xl2 ' tandem axle trailer, has a side door package with interior
lights, ramp door on the back, awning door that allows for usage of a concession type trailer, 8' fold out
canopy, and a 6-year warranty. The purchase price is $6,580.25 and the funding would come from the Parks
Special Projects Fund. There would also be a cost to add graphics; David said the total cost of the trailer
with graphics would not exceed $7,250. 00. The board has concerns about the ventilation in the trailer, David
will research this.
Motion to approve Sanders; second - Leary; motion passes.
8. APPROVAL OF THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY -
Money from the City, EDC, and CDC is invested together so the City can get a better return on their money.
Motion to approve - Lawrence; second - Sohn; motion passes.
9. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF VARIOUS ITEMS REGARDING THE SHORELINE
TRAIL PROJECT -
HOA PARK FENCE-
The City Manager has instructed us to add afence and lor landscaping as an alternate in the bid
package. Keith will confirm the fence size with the HOA - 4ft. or 6ft. Funding will be determined at a
later date.
FIBERGLASS BRIDGES -
These look like steel bridges. They are bolted together on site. Gators can drive across them multiple
times during the day. The decking on our bridge is 2xl2 planks which is better for vehicle loading. The
bridge has a l5 year warranty. The planks are made from composite lumber.
BID AND CONSTRUCTION TIME LINE -
We want to get the plans to DRC and the Corp by Jan. 1 (jh, and hope to have the bid package ready by
the end of February.
REVISED COST ESTIMATE-
Not available.
10. DISCUSSION OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
Plans are beingfinalized. There are some erosion issues that need to be resolved.
11. UPDATE FROM DIRECTOR-
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-
Revenue is up from the same period last year.
TRIBUTE GOLF COURSE / HIDDEN COVE PARK-
The Environmental Assessments are out now for public comment. This is the third time for Hidden Cove
_ the first time the Corp extended it because of an issue with a homeowner that they had a settlement
agreement with that was not addressed in the EA, so it had to be put out again and then they determined
that there was a mistake in some of the information that was put in the EA. We hope to get all the
approvals finalized so construction on the marina can start in February. The second l8 holes at the
Tribute are under environmental review currently, so that project will probably start in the spring.
COMMUNITY GARDENS-
A local resident is interested in doing a Community Garden project. Lewisville just had the one year
anniversary of their garden in the old town area. Boards are put up around plots of land - 5x20 - people
adopt the area and grow whatever they want to. If food is grown, the food is donated to food pantries in
the area. The owner can keep what they grow or give it away. Coppell has had one for lO years. If
anyone has any ideas for a location, they should tell Pam and Keith. The board may receive additional
information at a later time.
SCULPTURES-
The sculptures have been ordered. We can have an event to promote the sculptures. The Arts Board will
be consulted on placement of the sculptures.
CDC MASTER PLAN -
Francois and Adam from Halff Associates have been touring the parks with Pam and Keith, and have
also been touring the parks by themselves. They are also gathering information and talking to people.
An updated time line is needed.
AUSTIN RANCH TRAIL - TRAIL CONNECTION - AQUATIC PARK TO THE LEGENDS -
Ifwe issue a bondfor the trail, it is possible we can include the cost of Austin Ranch Trail and the Inner
City Trail also.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Don Beckel, President
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