Min - Community Development Corporation - 1997 - 06/16 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 16, 1997 - 6:30 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Debbie Stout, Chairperson
Robin Sedlacek, Secretary
Bob Morris
Carl Clemencich
Steve Terrell
Jason Collier
Claudia Kelley
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Stanger, Assistant City Manager
Donna Miller, Secretary II
Tim Dealer, Parks Superintendent
Larry Kirk, Program Coordinator Parks and Recreation
GUESTS PRESENT:
None
I. CALL TO ORDER
Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY 19, 1997 REGULAR
MEETING
MOTION: Motion made by Ms. Sedlacek and seconded by Mr Collier to
approve the minutes. All were in favor and the motion carried.
III. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None
(' IV. PUBLIC HEARING: CONCERNING THE CORPORATION'S INTENT
■ l TO CONSTRUCT $1.5 MILLION OF ATHLETIC FACILITIES.
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The Board opened the public hearing to receive comments regarding a
Natatorium.
Public Comments
Laurie Kelley - 1212 Morrow Lane - In favor of a second outdoor pool for the
City. Opposed sharing ownership of the facility with the Allen ISD.
Sandy Mason - 1100 Timbercreek - Supported an indoor natatorium due to
many outdoor swim classes cancelled because of rainy weather, and swim
classes could begin in March with an indoor pool.
Ron Manning - 411 Sycamore Creek - Highly supported an indoor natatorium
hoping to bring in a USS Team and hold many year-round programs.
Phoebe Carter - 814 Rockefeller - Supported another outdoor pool rather than an
indoor pool.
Mr. Kirk fielded several questions from the audience, and Mr. Stanger
explained the process of the project.
The public hearing was closed at this point.
V. TABLED ITEM: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
MOTION: Mr. Collier made a motion to remove the item from the table,
and Ms. Kelley seconded.
Mr. Stanger reviewed the program with committee members.
MOTION: Mr. Collier made a motion to approve adoption of the five-year
capital improvements program with the removal of (1) sidewalks for S.H. 5, and
(2) Allen Station Park Phase II. Mr Clemencich seconded and all were in
favor The motion passed.
VI. CONSIDER ACTIONS TO AUTHORIZE NEW PROJECTS.
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A. A resolution authorizing $66,000 to design and construct a footbridge
I across Cottonwood Creek.
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MOTION: Ms. Kenley motioned to approve the project. Mr. Collier
seconded and all were in favor. The motion passed.
B. A resolution authorizing $27,500 to design and expand a CD-ROM
network, and acquire new CD-ROM titles, for the Allen Public Library
MOTION: Mr Clemencich motioned to approve the project. Mr.
Morris seconded and all were in favor. The motion passed.
C. A resolution authorizing $24,200 to acquire new music CD-ROM titles
for the Allen Public Library
MOTION: Mr. Morris motioned to approve the project. Mr. Collier
seconded and all were in favor. The motion passed.
D A resolution authorizing $38,500 to replace street signs.
MOTION: Mr. Collier motioned to approve the project. Ms. Kelley
seconded and all were in favor. The motion passed.
E. A resolution authorizing $250,000 to reconstruct sidewalks along
residential streets.
MOTION: Ms. Sedlacek motioned to approve the project up to
$250,000. Mr Morris seconded and all were in favor The motion
passed.
F A resolution authorizing $55,000 to design and install street lights along
Allen Heights Road.
MOTION: Ms. Kelley motioned to approve the project. Mr.
Clemencich seconded and all were in favor The motion passed.
VII. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO PLEDGE CORPORATION REVENUES
TOWARD ALLEN STATION PARK UNTIL BOND FUNDS BECOME
AVAILABLE.
Mr Stanger and Mr. Dentler explained the request with the board and fielded
several questions. The City Council intends to let the contract for constructing
d Cedar Drive on June 19, and state law requires municipalities to have all funds
on hand before entering such a contract. Because the CDC Board won't be able
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to sell bonds until July 21, this pledge of current revenues will satisfy the City's
need until that event.
MOTION: Mr. Collier motioned to approve a resolution pledging corporation
revenues toward Allen Station Park until bond funds become available. Ms.
Kelley seconded and all were in favor The motion passed.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Rules of Procedure for Authorizing Projects
Mr Stanger reviewed a handout entitled "Rules of Procedure.. Three
Reading Method," and explained the process. Board members agreed to
apply the procedure without a formal amendment to the by-laws.
B. Revenue Report.
Reviewed.
C. Items of Interest to the Board.
Mr. Stanger presented information to the board regarding a potential 175
acre golf course near Twin Creeks, and asked Board members if they
had an interest in purchasing land for a golf course. Members requested
more information before seriously reviewing the project; especially, how
much money the operation would profit the City
Board members asked Mr. Stanger to check on the progress of the
billboard issue.
D Calendar:
Reviewed
IX. ADJOURN
With no further business to be discussed, Mr. Morris moved to adjourn the
meeting and Mr. Clemencich seconded. All were in favor and the motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
These min s read
and approved toe 21st day of In , 1997
Debbie 'tout, Chairperson Robin Sedlacek, Secretary