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THE COLONY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DECEMBER 8, 1999
Present: President John Gordon
Vice President Steven Sims
Treasurer Al Garcia
Member Bob Norris
Secretary Delaina Hammock
Ex-officio Member Sue Walden
Staff: Gene Ramsey
Cindi Lane
Item 1.1. Call to Order: President Gordon called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and
led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 1.3. Staff Reports: Gene Ramsey discussed the open meetings act regulations,
check register, the cash flow projection, the preliminary December sales tax
distribution, the monthly ½ cent sales tax graph, the November report to the city
manager, and the administrative expense report for November. Other reports
given were the status of the upcoming prospecting trip and the planning of the
Josey Lane Extension opening in January. There was discussion about the
prospecting trip and questions fi.om the board regarding the opening of Josey
Lane.
Item 2.1. Consideration of approval of the minutes of the board meeting held
November 10 and work session held November 22: A motion was made by
Delaina Hammock to accept the minutes of the board meeting held November 10,
1999 and the work session held November 22, 1999. Steven Sims seconded the
motion and the motion carried with all ayes.
Item 2.2. Discussion of TXU goals and timeline: The board felt that the TXU goals are
being accomplished. They discussed the work session with Don Blackwood on
November 22. Also discussed was the drainage channel at Paige & Memorial.
There was discussion of having another Allies Day event possibly in late spring,
2000.
Item 2.3. Discussion and appropriate action regarding Economic Development
Services: Mr. Ramsey asked the board for final comments on the new strategic
plan fi.om Economic Development Services for the completion of that project.
The board plans to schedule a work session with EDS President, Jerry Conner,
and the city council in January to review the findings of EDS.
Item 2.4. Discussion and appropriate action regarding Zachry Associates: The board
reviewed marketing brochures produced by H.C. Zachry. Mr. Zachry will be
invited to meet with the EDC and the City Council at the January work session.
Item 2.5. Discussion and appropriate action regarding economic development
prospects: There was discussion of the County Development District and how it
could affect the city. The board would like for the city to research this law. There
was discussion of hiring a consultant to determine what would be in the city's best
interest.
There being no other business, President Gordon the
Cindi Lane
Executive Secretary
EDC Minutes December 8, 1999, Page 2 of 2