Min - Community Development Corporation - 1998 - 09/21 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORTATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 1998
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Debbie Stout, Chairperson
Jason Collier, Vice Chairman
Robin Sedlacek, Secretary
Claudia Kelley
Carl Clemencich (Arrived late)
Bob Morris
Lonnie Thomas
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STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Stanger, Acting City Manager
Ann Maas, Administrative Secretary
Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation
GUESTS PRESENT:
None
I. CALL TO ORDER
Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 17, 1998, REGULAR
MEETING
MOTION: Motion by Claudia Kelley to approve the minutes from August 17,
1998, as presented. Robin Sedlacek seconded, and the motion
carried 6 for, and 0 against.
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IH. CITIZENS COMMENTS
None
IV. APPROVE CONSIDERATION OF PROJECTS ON FIRST READING:
A. A Proposal to Authorize up to $60,000 in Funds for Library Materials
Enhancement.
Lonnie Thomas apologized for not having specific information on this project
at this time, but he would bring it to next meeting.
Michael Stanger advised that this is the same project that Barbara Buehler
presented to the Board last spring. The materials would consist of books, CDs
and magazines needed to bring the library up to state library standards of 2
items per capita. Meeting state standards also requires $99,000 budgeted in
City's general fund and $75,000 from the library trust fund, established in
1986.
During discussion the Board requested the following information be furnished
at next meeting:
1. Why was the trust fund money not depleted to buy materials?
2. What is the plan for the trust fund money?
3. What are the specifics on the materials being requested?
After discussion the Board decided to make the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Robin Sedlacek to approve the Resolution on the first,
reading. Carl Clemencich seconded, and the motion carried 7 for,
and 0 against.
B. A Resolution to Authorize up to $30,000 in Funds for the 1999 Allen USA
Celebration:
Don Horton advised that the funding is needed now in order to negotiate and
secure the entertainment for next year's event. Sandy McGowan is negotiating
to secure a commitment from "Trout Fishing in America" Since some board
members were not familiar with them Michael Stanger and Don Horton
offered to bring a video or CD of the group to a future board meeting.
IAfter discussion the Board made the following motion:
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MOTION: Motion by Robin Sedlacek to approve the Resolution on the first,
second and third reading. Claudia Kelley seconded, and the
motion carried 7 for, and 0 against.
C. A Resolution to Authorize up to $165,000 in Additional Funding for
Construction of Sidewalks along Collector Streets:
After discussion the Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Claudia Kelley to approve the Resolution on the first,
second and third reading. Jason Collier seconded, and the motion
carried 7 for, and 0 against.
V. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO PROJECTS ON SECOND READING:
A. A Resolution to Authorize up to $10,000 for Funding the Allen Arts Alliance
to Sponsor a Holiday Concert by the Allen Philharmonic Symphony
No discussion the Board made the following motion:
MOTION: Motion by Robin Sedlacek to approve the Resolution on the
second and third reading. Claudia Kelley seconded, and the
�j motion carried 7 for, and 0 against.
B. A Resolution to Authorize up to $30,000 in Funds for the 1999 Allen USA
Celebration:
Motion to approve, second and pass as per Item IV B.
C. A Resolution to Authorize up to $165,000 in Additional Funding for
Construction of Sidewalks along Collector Streets:
Motion to approve, second and pass as per Item IV C.
VI. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO PROJECTS ON THIRD READING:
A. A Resolution to Authorize up to $10,000 for Funding the Allen Arts Alliance
to Sponsor a Holiday Concert by the Allen Philharmonic Symphony
Motion to approve, second and pass as per Item V A.
B. A Resolution to Authorize up to $30,000 in Funds for the 1999 Allen USA
Celebration:
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Motion to approve, second and pass as per Item IV B.
C. A Resolution to Authorize up to $165,000 in Additional Funding for
Construction of Sidewalks along Collector Streets:
Motion to approve, second and pass as per Item IV C.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Revenue Report.
Michael Stanger gave an overview of the report and there was no comments or
questions.
B. Current Project Status Report.
Michael Stanger gave an update on the sidewalk construction project and
exhibited a map showing what areas had been completed and which areas were
next.
Don Horton gave the following project updates:
�j a) Cedar Drive would be completed and opened within the next 3 weeks.
b) The City and AISD will be having a joint meeting on the Natatorium to
discuss the details of the project. Mr. Horton will bring back concept
plans for the Natatorium to the Board.
c) The footbridge project is out to bid.
d) The neighborhood project bid came in higher than expected.
Michael Stanger advised that the heavy rescue vehicle for the Fire Department
has been ordered and the computer-aided dispatch system contract is in the
process of negotiation.
C. Items of Interest to the Board.
None.
D. Calendar
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• Next regularly scheduled meeting will be October 19, 1998, at 7:00pm in
Allen Public Library Council Chambers, located at #2 Allen Civic Plaza.
VIII. ADJOURN.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35pm.
These minutes read and approved this 19" day of October, 1998.
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Deb 'e Stout, Chairman
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Robin Sedlacek, Secretar