Min - Community Development Corporation - 2000 - 03/20 - RegularBOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Debbie Stout, President
Carl Clemencich, Vice -President
Lee Howard
Robin Sedlacek
Jeff Gough
Lonnie Thomas
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Claudia Kelley, Secretary
STAFF PRESENT:
Peter Vargas, City Manager
Ann Maas, Staff Liaison to CDC Board
Dan Tracy, Civil Engineer
Jimmy Kropp, Public Works Superintendent
Craig Gillis, Assistant Fire Chief
Brian Roach, Fire Prevention Specialist
Don Horton, Parks and Recreation Director
1. CALL TO ORDER
President, Debbie Stout, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 21, 2000, REGULAR
MEETING
MOTION: Motion by Robin Sedlacek to approve the minutes from February 21, 2000,
as written. Jeff Gough seconded. The motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
3. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Kent Kelley, President of the Allen Heritage Guild, advised that the Guild needs to move
quickly on the St. Mary's project, which he proposed at last month's meeting, as there are
security and safety issues that must be resolved.
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ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
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REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 20, 2000
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Debbie Stout, President
Carl Clemencich, Vice -President
Lee Howard
Robin Sedlacek
Jeff Gough
Lonnie Thomas
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Claudia Kelley, Secretary
STAFF PRESENT:
Peter Vargas, City Manager
Ann Maas, Staff Liaison to CDC Board
Dan Tracy, Civil Engineer
Jimmy Kropp, Public Works Superintendent
Craig Gillis, Assistant Fire Chief
Brian Roach, Fire Prevention Specialist
Don Horton, Parks and Recreation Director
1. CALL TO ORDER
President, Debbie Stout, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 21, 2000, REGULAR
MEETING
MOTION: Motion by Robin Sedlacek to approve the minutes from February 21, 2000,
as written. Jeff Gough seconded. The motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
3. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Kent Kelley, President of the Allen Heritage Guild, advised that the Guild needs to move
quickly on the St. Mary's project, which he proposed at last month's meeting, as there are
security and safety issues that must be resolved.
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4. PUBLIC HEARING:
a. Concerning the Corporation's Intent to Authorize Up to $30,000 of Sales Tax
Revenue to Fund a Water Park Location and Feasibility Study.
b. Concerning the Corporation's Intent to Authorize Up to $40,000 of Sales Tax
Revenue to Purchase Goods and Services for the 2000 Allen USA Celebration.
c. Concerning the Corporation's Intent to Authorize Up to $209,000 of Sales Tax
Revenue to Fund Shadow Lakes Redevelopment.
it. Concerning the Corporation's Intent to Authorize Up to $60,000 of Sales Tax
Revenue for Planning of Parks Trail System.
President, Debbie Stout, opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak to
the issues, the public hearing was closed.
5. RECONSIDER FUNDING FOR WATER PARK LOCATION AND FEASIBILITY
STUDY.
Lonnie Thomas advised that after last month's meeting he and Don Horton revisited the
need for a water park feasibility study and after much discussion it was determined, that
the timing may not be right for this type of project.
Peter Vargas advised that construction is about to begin on a Natatorium, that includes
water features, and it may be best to wait and evaluate that use before doing a feasibility
study on a water park.
Don Horton advised that the City of McKinney has approved a water park at a cost of $14
Million with construction to begin within the next year.
After further discussion, the Board by consensus decided to delay action on this item until
the May meeting.
6. RECEIVE PROPOSALS BY CITY STAFF CONCERNING PROJECTS FOR 4-B
SALES TAX PROCEEDS AND REVISIONS TO THE FIVE-YEAR WORK
PROGRAM.
Craig Gillis presented two proposals for the Allen Fire Department:
1. A Public Education and Plan Review System at a cost of $9,950. This project
would provide an A/V projector and a portable computer that will aid the Fire
Prevention Division in providing fire education training to local companies, schools
and community groups. The equipment will also be used to review plans submitted
for approval.
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2. A Fire and Severe Weather Safety House at a cost of $40,210. This project would
provide a mobile structure that is used in the education of children and adults in the
proper ways to react to fires in the home and to the effects of severe weather.
7. OTHER BUSINESS.
a. Revenue Report.
Peter Vargas gave an overview of the report and the new format. There were no
questions on the report.
b. Balance Sheet.
Peter Vargas gave an overview of the balance sheet and fielded questions from the
Board.
c. Current Project Status Report.
• Update: Historic Dam Preservation.
The Board reviewed the erosion study status report submitted by Halff Associates.
The final report is due by April 13 and the project will move forward once the final
report is received and reviewed
• Interpretive Monument at Dam.
Don Horton advised this project has been included with the new phase of Allen
Station Park which in now in the bidding process.
• Collector Sidewalks.
Peter Vargas gave an update on this project and fielded questions from the Board.
• Mobile Data Computers.
Peter Vargas advised the contract has been signed and the equipment is on order
Don Horton then fielded several questions from the Board Parks projects.
d. Items of Interest to the Board.
r Chair, Debbie Stout advised the Board that Secretary, Claudia Kelley has resigned
from the Board. The Board will have an Election of Officers at next month's meeting
to appoint a new Secretary
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Staff advised that City Council is in the process of scheduling interviews for board
appointments and anticipate having someone appointed to the position prior to next
month's meeting.
Calendar:
➢ Next Regular Meeting April 17, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Allen Public
Library Council Chambers located at Two Allen Civic Plaza.
8. ADJOURN.
There being no further business the Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Robin Sedlacek to adjourn the meeting. Jeff Gough seconded.
The motion carried 6 for, and 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 7.45
p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 17" day of April, 2000.
Debbie Stout, President
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