Min - Community Development Corporation - 2002 - 02/09 - WorkshopMINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
VISION WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 9, 2002
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lonnie Thomas, President
Lee Howard, Vice President
Barbara Peavy, Secretary
Debbie Stout
Lori Stitt
Sue Johnson
Jeff Gough
STAFF PRESENT:
Peter Vargas, City Manager
Ginni Lawrence, Administrative Secretary
Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect, Parks & Recreation Department
" Diem Thai, Human Resources Facilitator, Boeing
1. CALL TO ORDER
President, Lonnie Thomas called the meeting to order at 8:06 a.m.
2. WORKSHOP
• MEETING PURPOSE
President, Lonnie Thomas, explained this meeting was for the purpose of leaming about
the 4B Corporation and CDC, and to discuss the direction of the Board and how they
will determine which projects will fit into the City's strategy for the next few years.
• REVIEW CDC CHARTER
Mr. Vargas gave an overview of the CDC Charter.
• REVIEW 4B LAWS ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
Mr. Vargas discussed essential elements of the 4B law and purposes of the Corporation.
• COUNCIL EXPECTATIONS FOR CDC
Mr. Vargas discussed the expectations for CDC regarding several future or long-range
projects that the City Council has expressed an interest.
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• STAFF EXPECTATIONS FOR CDC
Mr. Vargas discussed staff expectations of CDC with regards to current and future
projects.
• CDC VISION
Facilitator Diem Thai helped the Board develop a mission statement for fiscal year 2001-
2002. After much discussion, the Board decided the following statement needed some
additional fine-tuning and they will bring their suggestions to the next meeting and
finalize the wording at that time.
"The Allen Community Development Corporation as stewards of Public monies
will add value to the Community by funding and implementing quality of life
enhancement projects. We will develop pro -active and progressive projects based
on Community input and needs."
Board requested that their Mission Statement and the City Council Calendar be included
in the agenda each month.
• CDC WORKING TOGETHER
♦ President's Role
n Oversee/facilitate meetings
Coordinate with Staff
Coordinate agenda
n Promote CDC
Adhere to Open Meetings Law
♦ Vice President's Role
Serve in President's absence
Promote CDC
♦ Secretary's Role
Sign paperwork
n Responsible for meeting minutes
Promote CDC
♦ Board Members' Role
Promote CDC
Prepare for meetings
n Be aware of needs of community
n Open to suggestions
Participate/attend meetings
n Respect other's opinions
Support decisions
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n Be on time
Let others know if you will not attend (call Lonnie)
Represent the community
Evaluate/prioritize projects
♦ Staffs' Role
Promote CDC
n Maintain records
n Prepare agenda/facilities/records
> Report project status
> Attend all meetings
Inform board members (legal advise)
Liaison with other boards, council
Facilitate budgeting/accounting
n Adhere to Open Meetings Law
Keep current on legislation
Administer funds
• Parking Lot Items:
♦ Community education about CDC
♦ Community awareness (strategy)
♦ Knowledgeable about projects
• Work Program for Parking Lot Items:
♦ Speaking at organizations
♦ Presentations of funds, "Big" checks
♦ Annual Report in January to City Council on accomplishments
♦ Articles in local publications
♦ Develop talking points for Board Members
♦ Newcomer information
♦ Presentation to City Council in June or July on projects selected
3. ADJOURN.
The meeting was adjourned at 11.10 am.
These minutes read and approved this 18" day of February, 2002.
onnie Thomas, PRESIDENT Barbara Peavy, SE ARY