Min - Community Development Corporation - 2001 - 02/19 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 2001
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Robin Sedlacek, President
Jeff Gough, Vice -President
Barbara Peary, Secretary
Lee Howard
Sue Johnson
Lori Stitt
Lonnie Thomas
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF PRESENT:
Peter Vargas, City Manager
Ginni Lawrence, Administrative Secretary
Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Robin Sedlacek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 15, 2001, REGULAR
MEETING
MOTION: Motion by Lee Howard to approve the minutes from January 15, 2001 with the
correction to amend the approval of the December 18, 2000 minutes to show
Sue Johnson seconded. Lori Stitt seconded, and the motion carried 7 for, and
0 against.
3. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None.
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4. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ITEM ON FIRST READING:
• A Proposal to Authorize Up to $40,210 of Sales Tax Revenue to Purchase a Fire
and Severe Weather Safety House for the Allen Fire Department.
President Robin Sedlacek opened discussion on this item. Mr. Vargas advised this project
was introduced last year and was approved by the Board. After discussion the Board made
the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Lee Howard to approve the proposed item on first reading. Barbara
Peavy seconded. The motion carried 7 for, and 0 against.
5. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO ITEM ON SECOND READING:
• A Proposal to Authorize Up to $40,210 of Sales Tax Revenue to Purchase a Fire
and Severe Weather Safety House for the Allen Fire Department.
President Robin Sedlacek opened discussion on this item. There being no discussion the
Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Lee Howard to approve the item on the second reading. Barbara
LPeavy seconded. The motion carried 7 for, and 0 against.
6. CONSIDER FINAL APPROVAL OF ITEM ON THIRD READING:
• A Proposal to Authorize Up to $40,210 of Sales Tax Revenue to Purchase a Fire
and Severe Weather Safety House for the Allen Fire Department.
President Robin Sedlacek opened discussion on this item. There being no discussion the
Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Lee Howard to approve final authorization of item on third reading.
Barbara Peary seconded. The motion carried 7 for, and 0 against.
Jim Harper, 1322 Rivercrest Blvd, commented on Public Appearance Cud that he was
opposed to the purchase of the Fire and Severe Weather Safety House.
7. TOWN HALL MEETING: RECEIVE PROPOSALS BY CITIZENS CONCERNING
PROJECTS FOR 4-B SALES TAX PROCEEDS.
Carl Tiner, representing Leadership Allen XII, made a presentation on a proposed Youth
Center to be located at Allen Station Park. He requested funding of approximately
$1,000,000 for construction of the building and then 50% of the operating budget to be
funded through Parks and Recreation budget.
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Anne Campbell, 305 Willow Creek Circle, an Allen Parks and Recreations Board member,
and Jim Waldbauer, 1014 Hopkins Drive, gave a presentation on the Malone Community
Park Playground concept requesting $175,000 for construction of the playground.
Pat Buckley, Keep Allen Beautiful Board member, gave an update on the roadside wildflower
project and requested $35,000 additional funds to seed the roadsides again this fall. Ronnie
Simmons attended to show his support for this project.
Lori Gunn, 621 Uvalde Court and Betsy Shanks, 105 Clearmeadow Dr., spoke to the Board
about the need for additional funds to build a pavilion on Boyd Elementary School's
playground. Louise Cockran, Boyd Elementary's Assistant Principal, Angela Edwards, PTA
President and Jack Gunn were present to support this project.
Vickie Myers, Christ The Servant Lutheran Church member, requested help in purchasing the
6.45 acres south of the church for a youth and community center.
S. OTHER BUSINESS.
a. Revised Work Program Calendar of Events.
Mr. Vargas reminded the Board there would be a workshop with the April 16 meeting.
b. Revenue Report.
Mr. Vargas advised the Board the sales tax received was above projection and that the
sales tax received from Chelsea Mall was identified and removed from the total in
accordance with the previously approved abatement program. He fielded questions
from the Board on this subject.
c. Balance Sheet.
There were no questions on the balance sheet.
d. Current Project Status Report.
The Allen Heritage Guild was unable to obtain a historical designation for the Train
Robbery Maker so the money designated for that project will be given back. President
Robin Sedlacek, requested this project be placed on the next meeting agenda in order to
repeal the project funding.
Don Horton fielded several questions regarding the status of the Train Depot project.
e. Items of Interest to the Board.
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Calendar
Y Next Regular Meeting March 19, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Allen City Hall
Council Chambers located at One Allen Civic Plaza. Mr. Vargas opened
discussion on moving the meeting starting time to 6:00 or 6:30 p.m but after
some discussion the Board decided to leave the 7:00 p.m. starting time.
9. ADJOURN.
There being no further business, the Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Lonnie Thomas to adjourn the meeting. Lori Stitt seconded. The
motion earned 7 for, and 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 19th day of Much 2001.
Robin Sedlacek, PRESIDENT
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Barbara Peary, SECRET
RESOLUTION NO. 65 -CDC -01
A RESOLUTION OF TIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE
CORPORATION'S SALES TAX REVENUE FOR A PROJECT
COMPRISING THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE AND SEVERE WEATHER
SAFETY TRAILER; DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE ON
THE PROJECT; AND SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING.
WHEREAS, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Allen Community
Development Corporation, with a quorum of said Board in attendance, it was proposed that the
Corporation provide for the purchase of a fire and severe weather safety trailer for the Allen Fire
Department ("the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that the Project is public safety equipment that
would promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that such a Project is a project authorized by Section 4B, Article
5190.6. Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, as amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS,
THAT:
SECTION 1. The Allen Community Development Corporation shall use up to $40,210 to
proceeds from the Corporation's sales tax revenue to purchase a fire and severe weather safety
trailer for the City of Allen Fire Department.
SECTION 2. Public notice shall be given as required by law and a public hearing conducted on
the W day of September, 2000, to receive comments for or against the project.
PASSED on the fust reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 19" day of February, 2001.
PASSED on the second reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 19' day of February, 2001.
PASSED on the third reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 19" day of February, 2001.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE
19" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2001.
APPROVED:
Robin Sedlacek, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
Barbara Peary, SECRETAR
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