Min - Community Development Corporation - 2001 - 10/15 - RegularBOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jeff Gough, Vice President
Barbara Peary, Secretary (Arrived Late)
Lori Stitt
Sue Johnson
Lee Howard
Debbie Stout
STAFF PRESENT:
Peter Vargas, City Manager
Ginni Lawrence, Administrative Secretary
Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice President, Jeff Gough called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2001, REGULAR
MEETING.
MOTION: Motion by Lee Howard to approve the minutes from September 17, 2001.
Lori Stitt seconded. The motion carried 5 for, and 0 against.
3. CITIZENS' COMMENTS:
None.
4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS -PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY.
The Board decided to postpone the election of officers until next meeting when all 7
positions will be filled.
MINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 2001
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jeff Gough, Vice President
Barbara Peary, Secretary (Arrived Late)
Lori Stitt
Sue Johnson
Lee Howard
Debbie Stout
STAFF PRESENT:
Peter Vargas, City Manager
Ginni Lawrence, Administrative Secretary
Brian Bristow, Landscape Architect
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice President, Jeff Gough called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2001, REGULAR
MEETING.
MOTION: Motion by Lee Howard to approve the minutes from September 17, 2001.
Lori Stitt seconded. The motion carried 5 for, and 0 against.
3. CITIZENS' COMMENTS:
None.
4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS -PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY.
The Board decided to postpone the election of officers until next meeting when all 7
positions will be filled.
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5. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ITEMS ON FIRST READING:
A. A Proposal to Authorize Up to $250,000 of Sales Tax Revenue for the Installation of
Sidewalks along State Highway 5 (Greenville Avenue) from Exchange Parkway to
Ridgemom Drive.
B. A Proposal to Authorize Up to $175,000 of Sales Tax Revenue for the Construction
of Malone Community Park Playground.
C. A Proposal to Authorize Up to $200,000 of Sales Tax Revenue for Planning, Design
and Construction of Boyd School Park (under -served park areas).
D. A Proposal to Authorize Up to $1,600,000 of Sales Tax Revenue for the Design and
Construction of Malone Community Park Phase I.
E. A Proposal to Authorize Up to $100,000 of Sales Tax Revenue for Planning and
Design of Hillside Park Ballfields.
F A Proposal to Authorize Up to $400,000 of Sales Tax Revenue for the Planning,
Design and Construction of Story Park.
G. A Proposal to Authorize Up to $300,000 of Sales Tax Revenue for the Planning and
Construction of Allen Station Park Phase H.
Vice President Jeff Gough read the items for the first reading.
6. CONSIDER ADMENDMENTS TO ITEMS ON SECOND READING:
A. A Resolution Authorizing Up to $250,000 to Fund the Installation of Sidewalks
along State Highway 5 from Exchange parkway to Ridgemom Drive.
B. A Resolution Authorizing Up to $175,000 to Fund the Construction of Malone
Community Park Playground.
C. A Resolution Authorizing Up to $200,000 to Fund the Planning, Design and
Construction of Boyd School Park (under -served park areas).
D A Resolution Authorizing Up to $1,600,000 to Fund the Design and Construction of
Malone Community Park Phase I.
E. A Resolution Authorizing Up to $100,000 to Fund the Planning and Design of
Hillside Park Ballfields.
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F A Resolution Authorizing Up to $400,000 to Fund the Planning, Design and
Construction of Story Park.
G. A Resolution Authorizing Up to $300,000 to Fund the Planning and Construction of
Allen Station Park Phase II.
Vice President Jeff Gough read the items for the second reading.
7. CONSIDER FINAL AUTHORIZATION OF ITEM ON THIRD READING:
A Resolution Authorizing Up to $250,000 to Fund the Installation of Sidewalks along
State Highway 5 from Exchange Parkway to Ridgemont Drive.
Vice President Jeff Gough read the item and Resolution 76 -CDC -01 was approved by the
Board.
8. APPROVE TIMELINE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 PROJECTS.
Vice President Jeff Gough opened discussion on the above items. There being no discussion
the Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Sue Johnson to approve the Timeline for fiscal year 2001-2002
projects. Barbara Peavy seconded. The motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002.
Vice President Jeff Gough opened this item for discussion. Mr. Vargas fielded several
questions regarding the operating budget. After discussion the Board made the following
motion:
MOTION: Lori Stitt made a motion to adopt the budget for fiscal year 2001-2002. Sue
Johnson seconded. The motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
10. CONSIDER AMENDING THE CORPORATION'S BYLAWS.
Vice President Jeff Gough opened this item for discussion. After discussion the Board made
the following motions:
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FIRST MOTION: Barbara Peary made a motion to suspend the rules to amend the
bylaws. Sue Johnson seconded. The motion carried 6 for, and 0
against.
SECOND MOTION: Sue Johnson made a motion to extend the number of consecutive
term limits a Director may serve from 2 term limits to 3 term
limits. Barbara Peary seconded. The motion carried 6 for, and 0
against.
11. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. Revenue Report.
Mr. Vargas advised that sales tax receipts were ahead of projection. There were no
questions on the revenue report.
B. Balance Sheet.
Mr. Vargas advised the report next month will have fiscal year-end statistics. There
were no questions on the balance sheet.
C. Current Project Status Report.
Mr. Vargas and Brian Bristow fielded questions regarding the status of several
projects.
D. Updated Five -Year Work Program.
There were no questions on the updated five-year work program.
E. Items of Interest to the Board.
Calendar:
Y Next Regular Meeting November 19, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Allen City Hall
Council Conference Room located at One Allen Civic Plaza.
Board and Commissions Appreciation Dinner November 27, 2001 at the
Eldorado Country Club.
12. ADJOURN.
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There being no further business, the Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Debbie Stout to adjourn the meeting. Lori Stitt seconded. The
motion carried 6 for, and 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 19th day of November, 2001.
Jeffh , VICE P�SIDENT
Barbara Peary, SECR.Fy
RESOLUTION NO. 77 -CDC -01
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE
BYLAWS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 agreed
that Article IL Section 1 of the Bylaws be amended to allow a director to serve not more than
three (3) consecutive terms; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City that no director of the Community Development Corporation may serve more than three (3)
consecutive terms, excluding the initial term set forth in the Articles of Incorporation; and
WHEREAS, a majority of the members of the Board in attendance desires to temporarily
suspend the requirement imposed by Article V, Section 2 of the Bylaws that a proposed
amendment to the Bylaws be introduced in the record at a prior meeting;
RESOLVED, that Article II, Section 1 of the Bylaws of the Allen Community
Development Corporation be amended to read as follows:
"ARTICLE II
ORGANIZATION
Section 1. Membership: The Board shall comprise the number of members
established by the Articles of Incorporation. Directors shall hold office for
staggered terms of two (2) years or until their successors have been appointed,
unless sooner removed or resigned. Four (4) of the initial Directors shall be
appointed for one (1) year terms in order to achieve staggered terms across the
membership of the Board. Each Director, including the initial Directors, shall be
eligible for reappointment. Directors we removed by the City Council at will and,
subsequent to the initial term, must be appointed for a term of two (2) years, or
until his/her successor is appointed. If any Director who is appointed as a
member of the City Council Director ceases to be a member of the City Council,
such event shall constitute an automatic resignation as a Director and such
vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as for other vacancies. Any vacancy
occurring on the Board of Directors through death, resignation or otherwise shall
be filled by appointment by the City Council to hold office until the expiration of
the term by the vacating member. No Director shall serve more than three (3)
consecutive terms, excluding the initial tern set forth in these Articles of
Incorporation. The Directors shall serve as such without compensation except
that they shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in the performance
of their duties as Directors."
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Article V, Section 2 be temporarily suspended so
that the proposed amendment to the Bylaws set forth above may be adopted without having
previously been introduced into the record at a prior meeting.
DULY PASSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THE 15 To DAY
OF OCTOBER, 2001.
APPROVED:
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f1f, Gough, VICE PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
Barbara Peavy, SECRETARY'1�
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RESOLUTION NO. 76 -CDC -01
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN
14 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE
CORPORATION'S SALES TAX REVENUE FOR A PROJECT
COMPRISING THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS ALONG STATE
HIGHWAY 5 FROM EXCHANGE PARKWAY TO RIDGEMONT DRIVE;
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 funds for installing sidewalks along State Highway 5 from Exchange Parkway
to Ridgemont Drive ("the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors finds in its discretion that such a Project is suitable for
development and expansion of transportation facilities, and advances the safety of pedestrian traffic;
and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that such a Project therefore 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 proceeds from the
Corporation's sales tax revenue to install sidewalks along State Highway 5 from Exchange Parkway
to Ridgemom Drive; all in the City of Allen and within easements or rights-of-way or on property
belonging to the City of Allen.
SECTION 2. The sum of $250,000 shall be appropriated for the estimated costs of such sidewalks,
produced to the specifications of the City.
SECTION 3. Public notice shall be given as required by law and a public hearing conducted on the 17`h
day of September, 2001, to receive comments for or against the project.
PASSED on the first reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 15th day of October, 2001.
PASSED on the second reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 15th day of October, 2001.
PASSED on the third reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 15th day of October, 2001.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS
THE 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2001.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: //
ough, VICt PRESIDENT
Barbara Peavy, SEC Y
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