Min - Community Development Corporation - 1999 - 12/20 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 20, 1999
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Debbie Stout, President
Carl Clemencich, Vice -President
Claudia Kelley, Secretary
Lee Howard
Robin Sedlacek (arrived late)
Jeff Gough
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Lonnie Thomas
STAFF PRESENT:
Peter Vargas, City Manager
Ann Maas, Administrative Secretary
Robert Flores, Public Information Officer
Mike Hagood, Assistant Fire Chief
Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation
GUESTS PRESENT:
None
I. CALL TO ORDER
President, Debbie Stout, called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 15, 1999, REGULAR
MEETING
MOTION: Motion by Lee Howard to approve the minutes from November 15, 1999, as
written. Jeff Gough seconded. The motion carried 5 for, and 0 against.
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III. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Concerning the Corporation's Intent to Authorize Up to $121,000 of Sales Tax
Revenue to Purchase an EMS Reporting System.
B. Concerning the Corporation's Intent to Authorize Up to $90,000 of Sales Tax
Revenue to Purchase a Sewer Inspection Truck.
C. Concerning the Corporation's Intent to Authorize Up to $82,500 of Sales Tax
Revenue to Purchase a Narcotics Surveillance Vehicle for the Allen Police
Department.
President, Debbie Stout, opened the public hearing on all the above items and with no
one wishing to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed.
V. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ITEMS ON FIRST READING:
A. A Proposal to Authorize Up to $30,000 of Sales Tax Revenue to Fund a Water
Park Location Study.
After discussion the Board agreed a feasibility study would be included as a part of
this project and the Resolution should be worded accordingly The Board then made
the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Carl Clemencich to approve item on first reading and to
include feasibility study in the wording of the Resolution. Jeff Gough
seconded. Motion carried 5 for, and 0 against.
B. A Proposal to Authorize Up to $40,000 of Sales Tax Revenue to Purchase Goods
and Services for the 2000 Allen USA Celebration.
The Board discussed whether the Corporation should continue to fund this project.
Mr Vargas advised this would be the last year the CDC will be requested to fund this
project, as he has instructed Don Horton to include future funding in the Parks
department operating budget.
After discussion the Board made the following motion:
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MOTION: Motion by Claudia Kelley to approve proposed item on first reading.
Lee Howard seconded. Motion carried 5 for, and 0 against.
C. A Proposal to Authorize Up to $150,000 of Sales Tax Revenue for Median
Beautification, including City Entry Features and Keep Allen Beautiful
Wildflower Program.
The Board held discussion on how the funds would be split between the various items
in this project.
Don Horton then supplied the following information:
$50,000 for City Entry Features
$60,000 for Wildflower Program - first planting will take place in October or
November of 2000.
$70,000 for Median Beautification
Mr. Vargas then advised funding for a horticulture crew will be added to the City's
budget next year.
��wvv After discussion the Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Claudia Kelley to approve proposed item on first reading.
Robin Sedlacek seconded. Motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
D. A Proposal to Authorize Up to $209,000 of Sales Tax Revenue to Fund Shadow
Lakes Redevelopment.
Don Horton gave an overview of the proposed project and after discussion the Board
trade the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Lee Howard to approve proposed item on first reading. Carl
Clemencich seconded. Motion carried 6 for, and 0 against
E. A Proposal to Authorize Up to $60,000 of Sales Tax Revenue for Planning of
Parks Trail System.
The Board reviewed the original project proposal.
Don Horton advised the plan is necessary to ensure we work towards linking all
present and future park trails into one continuous trail system.
LAfter discussion the Board made the following motion:
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MOTION: Motion by Jeff Gough to approve proposed item on first reading. Robin
L Sedlacek seconded. Motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
VI. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ITEMS ON SECOND REAMING:
• A Proposal to Authorize Up to $150,000 of Sales Tax Revenue for Median
Beautification, Including City Entry Features and Keep Allen Beautiful
Wildflower Program.
There being no further discussion the Board trade the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Claudia Kelley to approve item on second reading. Jeff
Gough seconded. Motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
VII. CONSIDER FINAL APPROVAL OF ITEMS ON THIRD READING:
A. TABLED ITEM: A Resolution Authorizing Up to $109,000 of Sales Tax Revenue
for Funding of Arts Alliance Projects.
Ann Maas advised the Resolution was reviewed by the City Attorney and amended to
comply with the new guidelines adopted by the Board at the last meeting.
After further discussion the Board trade the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Claudia Kelley to approve item on third reading. Jeff Gough
seconded. :Motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
B. A Resolution Authorizing Up to $300,000 of Sales Tax Revenue to Widen Allen
Heights, Including Landscaping and Bike Lanes.
There being no further discussion the Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Jeff Gough to approve item on third reading. Carl
Clemencich seconded. Motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Revenue Report.
Mr. Vargas gave an overview of the revenue report.
B. Current Project Status Report.
Updates:
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• Natatorium -Don Horton made a presentation on the plans for the Natatorium.
• Draft Development Schedule for a Water Park - Don Horton handed out and
reviewed the schedule.
D. Items of Interest to the Board.
• Calendar:
Y Next regularly scheduled meeting will be January 17, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in Allen
Public Library Council Chambers located at Two Alien Civic Plaza.
As per Board discussion, the following items will be placed on the next agenda:
• Consider changing regular meeting day.
• Consider setting schedule for "Town flail Meeting" and update to five-year Work
Program.
IX. ADJOURN.
There being no further business the Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Lee Howard to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Claudia
Kelley seconded. Motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
These minutes read and approved this 17" day of January, 2000.
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Debbi Stout, President
Claudia Kelley, Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 49 -CDC -99
A RESOLUTION OF THE 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 CONSTRUCTION TO WIDEN ALLEN HEIGHTS
INCLUDING LANDSCAPING; 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 to widen Allen Heights including landscaping ("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 therefore is a project authorized by Section 4B, Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil
Statutes, as amended;
WHEREAS, the Board desires to authorize the execution of the Contract by and between the
Allen Community Development Corporation and the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A",
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 authorize the City of Allen
to use up to $300,000 in proceeds from the Corporation's sales tax revenue to widen Allen Heights
including landscaping.
SECTION 2. That the Board President is authorized to execute the Contract by and between the Allen
Community Development Corporation and the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, attached hereto
and marked Exhibit "A"
SECTION 3. Public notice shall be given as required by law and a public hearing conducted on the
17' day of January, 2000, 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 18' day of October, 1999
PASSED on the second reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 15" day of November, 1999
PASSED on the third reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 20" day of December, 1999
" DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS
THE 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1999.
APPROVED:
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De bie Stout, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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Claudia Kelley, SECRETA-- ---_
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