Min - Community Development Corporation - 1996 - 12/16 - Regular1 MINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
December 16, 1996 - 7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Debbie Stout, Chairperson
Robin Sedlacek, Secretary
Bob Morris
Steve Terrell
Jason Collier
Claudia Kelley
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Cal Clemencich
STAFF PRESENT:
Rhoda Savage, Director of Parks and Recreation
GUESTS PRESENT:
None
I. CALL TO ORDER
Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7.10 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 18, 1996 REGULAR
CALLED MEETING
MOTION: Moved by Jason Collier and seconded by Bob Morris to approve
the minutes. All approved.
III. PRESENTATION BY BARBARA BUEHLER, LIBRARIAN,
REGARDING CURRENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, AND
FUTURE NEEDS OF THE LIBRARY
Barbara Buehler, Library Director, gave a detailed overview of the capital
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improvement projects that have been approved, and current projects that need
funding. Projects mentioned by Ms. Buehler were a computer lab for the
public, expanding the CD Rom reference area and equipment, a Modulex
signage system for library shelving ($10,000), a music collection of CD's with
security case ($22,000), special collection of award winning literature books,
and a children's picture book collection.
IV. DISCUSS CHANGES IN BY-LAWS OF ALLEN COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Ms. Stout said she was notified by Michael Stanger that Mr. McCarty, City
Manager, suggested a few minor changes. The changes were reviewed and
accepted by all members present.
V. DISCUSSION OF HALF -CENT SALES TAX PROJECTED REVENUES
PRESENTED BY PARKS DIRECTOR
Rhoda Savage handed out and explained a sales tax information sheet she
obtained from Charlotte Smith, Finance Director
VI. OVERVIEW OF FINANCING OPTIONS PRESENTED BY CITY
MANAGER
Mr. McCarty was unable to attend. Rhoda Savage reported to the committee
information she obtained from Charlotte Smith, Finance Director, about loans,
GO Bonds, and payback. Ms. Savage also reported to the board information
she obtained from the City of Mansfield on their funding, financing options,
revenue bonds, and payback on those bonds. The Board requested more
specific financing/payback information before the town meetings begin in mid
January Ms. Savage will arrange for Dan Almon, Southwest Securities, to
attend a special called meeting if the City Manager is unable to attend.
VII. REQUEST TO APPEAR BY JIM WALDBAUER, CHAIRMAN, ALLEN
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Jim Waldbauer, Chairman of the Parks Board, and Mark Stout, Vice -Chairman
of the Parks Board, gave a detailed presentation regarding past and present park
projects. Allen Station Park was the main focus of the presentation. Specific
projects mentioned in need of funding were additional ball fields ($450,000),
upgraded entry gate ($130,000), stone work, additional lighted soccer fields
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($120,000), and additional parking ($75,000). Ms. Savage reported that an
additional $1 million is needed to fund the above mentioned projects.
VIII. CONSIDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PROJECT
Members decided not to set a public hearing date at this time, but to consider
including a public hearing at the conclusion of the second town hall meeting in
January. A final decision on the exact date will be given at a later date.
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
Members suggested that a "Citizen's Comments" section be added to the
agenda.
X. ADJOURN
With no further business to be discussed, Bob Morris moved to adjourn the
meeting and Jason Collier seconded. All approved. The meeting adjourned at
9:30 p.m.
These mutes read and a oved the 2nd day of January, 19997
De bie Stout, Chairperson Robin Sedlacek, Secretary