Min - Community Development Corporation - 1998 - 04/20 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
APRIL 20, 1998 - 7 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Debbie Stout, Chairman
Jason Collier, Vice Chairman
Robin Sedlacek, Secretary
Carl Clemencich, Jr.
Lonnie Thomas
Claudia Kelley
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Bob Morris
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Stanger, Acting City Manager
Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation
Larry Kirk, Parks and Recreation Department
Sandy McGowan, Recreation Superintendent
Sue Witkowski, Parks and Recreation Department
GUESTS PRESENT:
None
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 16, 1998, REGULAR CALLED
MEETING
LMOTION: Carl Clemencich made a Motion to approve the minutes from
March 16, 1998, as presented, Jason Collier seconded, and the
Motion carried 6 for, and 0 against.
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III. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
There were no citizens present wishing to speak to the Board at this time.
Following a brief discussion regarding a letter from Rich Elder to the Editor of
the Allen American, Michael Stanger suggested that he ask the City Public
Information Officer (PIO) prepare a News Release to the Allen American
outlining the Board's purpose, history, and other pertinent information which
might be helpful to the public regarding the Allen Community Development
Corporation Board and their role in the community
Mr Stanger also offered to invite Katherine Poteet, City of Allen PIO to the
next meeting of this Board.
IV. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ITEMS FIRST READING:
EA Resolution Updating a Five -Year Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
for the Period 1998-2002.
Following a brief discussion on the current status of funding as well as
spreadsheets provided by Michael Stanger, the staff review process used to align
projects was discussed. According to staff evaluations, four items were
recommended to be dropped from the list of proposed projects. Those proposed
items were the Allen Philharmonic Symphony, Traffic Buttons, Sand Volleyball
Courts, and Microfiche/Microfilm Reader/Printer
It was determined that the Board wanted to discuss each of the proposed items,
and make determinations on those items following their discussion.
Mobile Data Computers
$ 550,000
will remain on the list
Soccer Complex
$ 2,500,000
will remain on the list - possible
funding of development at a later
date
Community Park
$ 2,625,000
will remain on the list - possible
funding of development at a later
date
Technology Center
$ 100,000
questionable - possibly fund later
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Public Art
$ 200,000
combined with request from
Philharmonic Symphony
$ 150,000
Allen Symphony & given to
Allen Arts Alliance to be brought
back to the Board in form of
proposals ($350,000)
Footbridge adjustment
$ 67,000
will remain on list
Alma Road Streetlights
$ 45,000
cut from list
Streetlights Adjustment
$ 32,000
will remain on list
Helmet -mounted thermal
$ 50,000
cut in half - of the 4 units
image cameras
requested, 2 will be funded
Self Check Unit
$ 35,000
cut from list
Widen Allen Heights Road
$ 300,000
will remain on list
- includes landscaping
Materials Enhancements
$ 60,000
will remain on list - but will be a
thatching fund with the Friends
of the Library
Van and 2 remote book
$ 35,000
cut from list
drops
Sand Volleyball Courts
$ 30,000
cut from list
2 portable electronic traffic
$ 30,000
cut in half - of the 2 units
signs
requested, 1 will be funded
Replace Traffic Buttons
$ 45,000
cut from list
Microfiche/Microfilm
$ 15,000
cut from list
Reader/Printer
CD-ROM Workstation
$ 6,000
cut from list
Interpretive Monument,
$ 28,842
will remain on list - includes
Allen Station Park
small puking lot
Train Robbery Historical
$ 950
will remain on list
Marker
Green Park Development
$ 221,414
cut from list
A brief discussion was held on Council approving projects proposed by this
Board, and it was determined that while legally they may not need to approve
the projects, the Board wants their approval prior to seeing a bill on their
Consent agenda.
Following a brief discussion on the Allen USA Celebration funding, it was
determined that the Board would give this program funding in the following
amounts:
1998 $ 20,000
1999 $ 30,000
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2000 $ 40,000
2001 $ 50,000
2002 $ 60,000
MOTION: Robin Sedlacek moved to remove the sidewalk ramps from the
proposed project list. Claudia Kelley seconded, and the Motion
carried 6 for, 0 against.
The Board inquired as to the target dates for the collector street sidewalk
construction, and Michael Stanger indicated he would get a project priority list
from the Public Works Department for the next Board meeting
MOTION: Jason Collier moved to adopt the proposed Resolution Updating a
Five -Year Project Work Program for the Period 1998-2002.
Claudia Kelley seconded, and the Motion carried, 6 for, 0
against.
V. CONSIDER FINAL AUTHORIZATION OF ITEMS ON THIRD
READING:
A Resolution Authorizing Up to $263,118 to Purchase and Install Computer -
Aided Dispatch Hardware and Software for the Allen Fire Department.
MOTION: Jason Collier moved to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Up to
$263,118 to Purchase and Install Computer Aided Dispatch
Hardware and Software for the Allen Fire Department. Carl
Clemencich seconded, and the Motion carried, 6 for, 0 against.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Quarterly Financial Report
Michael Stanger apologized for not having this report ready, but he
would have it for the Board's next meeting.
B. Monthly Revenue Report
Mr Stanger provided the Board with a copy of the Monthly Revenue
Report and noted that the revenues were still running ahead of the
projections.
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C. Current Project Status Report
Michael Stanger apologized for not having this report ready, but he
would have it for the Board's next meeting.
D. Items of Interest to the Board
Larry Kirk and Sandy McGowan (Parks and Recreation Department)
made a brief presentation to the Board on the Allen USA Celebration
plans, sponsors, fireworks, and entertainment for the evening. The
Board thanked them for their time and for coming to the meeting.
E. Calendar
Next Regular Meeting May 18. 1998 at the Allen Public Library Council
Chambers located at N2 Allen Civic Plaza.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9.27 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 18th day of May, 1998.
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Debbie Stout, Chairman
Robin Sedlacek, Secretary