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Min - Community Development Corporation - 1997 - 08/18 - RegularMINUTES ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 1997 - 7 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Debbie Stout, Chairman Robin Sedlacek, Secretary Steve Terrell Carl Clemencich, Jr Claudia Kelley BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob Morris Jason Collier. Vice Chairman ISTAFF PRESENT Michael Stanger, Assistant City Manager Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation Larry Kirk, Program Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Department Sue Witkowski, Parks and Recreation Department GUESTS PRESENT: Sharon Lewis, Director, Allen Chamber of Commerce Fritz Dietrich, Allen Chamber of Commerce Don Rodenbaugh, Allen Chamber of Commerce Joe Bilbo, Allen Chamber of Commerce John Poet, Allen Chamber of Commerce Georgia Green, Allen Chamber of Commerce John Green, Allen Chamber of Commerce John Sprague, Allen Chamber of Commerce Ron Stenlake PAGE 2 ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD AUGUST 18, 1997 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 1997, REGULAR CALLED MEETING MOTION. Steve Terrell made a Motion to approve the minutes from July 21, 1997, as presented, Claudia Kelley seconded, and the Motion carried 4 for, and 0 against. III. CITIZENS COMMENTS Joe Bilbo, representing the Allen Chamber of Commerce spoke briefly to the Board indicating a brief background on the Chamber's search for new facilities, and the need for additional funds to purchase the piece of property at the intersection of Allen Drive and McDermott Drive. Mr. Bilbo reported that the existing tenants would remain on site and the payment of rent would help support the repayment of the loan. Mr. Bilbo also indicated that the Economic Development offices would be moving to this location when one of the existing tenants move out at the end of this month. This would give both the Chamber and the Economic Development Department a high-profile facility that would meet their needs for many years to come. Mr. Bilbo ended by thanking the Allen Community Development Board for their consideration in this matter. IV. CONSIDER INITIATION OF ITEMS ON FIRST READING. A Resolution Granting $50,000 to the Allen Chamber of Commerce for the Purchase of an Office Building Ms. Claudia Kelley requested an explanation of the legality of this item in regard to the eligibility of this project. Michael Stanger indicated that he had been in touch the Attorney General Staff and they indicated that it was an approved project under the "Economic Development" intent of the 4b Statute. Mr. Bilbo provided a brief background on the original proposal to build on Century Parkway immediately south of the retention pond. PAGE I ALLEN ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD AUGUST 18, 1997 Ms. Kelley verified that this was a one time funding request, and that the Board was not committing itself to ongoing funding of the building. Mr. Stanger assured her that this was for the purchase only V. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ITEMS ON SECOND READING. A. Resolution to Authorize $71,500 to Design and Construct an Electronic Message Board. A brief discussion took place regarding the placement of the Board - proposed for Allen Drive and McDermott (Central Fire Station Property) - as well as the control of the Board. Robin Sedlacek pointed out that occasionally it might need to be update on the weekend, and it was suggested that possibly the people making decisions regarding field usage on the weekends might be the ones to update that portion of the message. Other items discussed related to who could place a message on the Board, and if there would be a fee involved. The Board was assured that they were only supporting the purchase of the original equipment, with no on-going funding being made available. MOTION: Claudia Kelley made a motion to pass the Resolution on to third reading as presented and authorize $71,500 to design and construct an Electronic Message Board. Steve Terrell Seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against. B. A Resolution Adopting a Budget for FYI 997-98. Michael Stanger provided a brief background on the budget as well as reviewed the document with Board members. He also invited anyone having questions to contact him. MOTION: Robin Sedlacek made a motion to pass the proposed budget on to third reading as presented, Carl Clemencich seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against. C. A Resolution Granting $50,000 to the Allen Chamber of Commerce for the Purchase of an Office Building. Michael Stanger provided the Board with a copy of a Resolution ALLEN ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD AUGUST 18, 1997 authorizing a grant to the Allen Chamber of Commerce for the purchase of an office building. MOTION: Robin Sedlacek made a Motion to pass o to third reading the proposed Resolution authorizing a grant to the Allen Chamber of Commerce for the purchase of an office building, Carl Clemencich seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against. VI. CONSIDER FINAL APPROVAL OF ITEMS ON THIRD READING. A Resolution Granting $50,000 to the Allen Chamber of Commerce for the Purchase of an Office Building. MOTION: Claudia Kelley made a Motion to adopt the proposed Resolution authorizing a grant to the Allen Chamber of Commerce for the purchase of an office building, Steve LTerrell seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against. VII. OTHER BUSINESS A. CONSIDER FINDINGS OF FACT TO SUPPORT CERTAIN AUTHORIZED PROJECTS. Michael Stanger provided the Board with a list of projects along with information on project eligibility Three of those projects are as follows: The replacing of street signs in Allen, construction of new sidewalks along residential streets in Allen, as well as installation of streetlights along Allen Heights Road. Following a brief discussion by the Board members, it was determined that Rivercrest would be the Board's first priority for laying of sidewalks (in particular, the section between Reed Park and Roaring Springs). Also discussed was the upgrading of signage, hopefully will include the City's logo. It was requested that the wording "learning centers" be added to the fact findings in regard to the lighting of Allen Heights Road. MOTION: Robin Sedlacek moved to approve the Findings of Fact PAGE 5 ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD AUGUST 18, 1997 to Support Certain Authorized Projects, and Claudia Kelley seconded, the Motion carried, 5 for, 0 against. B. Update: Allen Station Park Construction Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation provided the Board a brief update on the construction progress at Allen Statin Park, along with recently taken photos of the project done in an overlay format allowing the comparison of photos taken last month compared to this month. Don reassured the Board that the Department still plans to have the fields open and ready for play in March, 1998. Following a brief discussion, it was determined that on September 8, 1997, beginning at 7 p.m., the Allen Parks and Recreation Board along with City Staff would host a "field trip" to Allen Station Park by the Allen Community Development Board, City Council and any other interested groups. Don indicated that each member would be contacted with an agenda for that on-site meeting, along with details. C. Revenue Report Following a brief discussion regarding a Texas -Louisiana Baseball League in Allen, it was determined that this group might be invited to the October meeting of the Allen Community Development Board for an information gathering session. D Items of Interest to the Board. Michael Stanger informed the Board that he was expecting delivery of the Bonds tomorrow (August 19, 1997), and that bank accounts were being set up at this time. Michael Stanger provided a sample notebook prepared by the staff in the Community Development Department for the Board to review and offered that if the Board were interested, he could have similar books prepared for them to track the various projects they were authorizing. Don Horton provided a brief update on the planning of a natatorium, and offered to have a full report at the next meeting of this Board, and will be prepared to receive feedback regarding the programming of such a facility Following a brief discussion regarding the possible AISD funding of this program, it was determined that it was more likely that I A I PAGE ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD AUGUST 18, 1997 the AISD would provide the land for the facility rather than monetary support. E. Calendar The next Regular Meeting of this Board will be held on September 15, 1997 VIII. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Motion. MOTION: Carl Clemencich moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m., and Robin Sedlacek seconded. The Motion passed 5 for, 0 against. These minutes read and approved this 15th day of September, 1997 Debbie Stout, Chairman Robin Sedlacek, Secretary RESOLUTION NO. 11—CDC-97 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 A GRANT TO THE ALLEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN OFFICE BUILDING; 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 for a grant to the Allen Chamber of Commerce for the purchase of an office building to accommodate the Chamber, the Allen Economic Development Corporation; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that, because the Chamber and the AEDC perform activities that are vital to the economic development and tourist industry of Allen, such project would consist of land, a building and other facilities that promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises; and WHEREAS, the Board finds that such project therefore is a project authorized by Section 4B, Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, as amended; 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 use proceeds from the Corporation's sales tax revenue to grant the Allen Chamber of Commerce the sum of $50,000 to purchase an office building in the City of Allen. SECTION 2. Public notice shall be given as required by law and a public hearing conducted on the 15th day of September, 1997, 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 August, 1997 PASSED on the second reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 18" day of August, 1997 PASSED on the third reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 18" day of August, 1997 L DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1997. APPROVED: Debbie Stout, CHAIRPERSON ATTEST: Robin Sedlacek, SECRETAR Resolution No. 11 -COC -97 Page 2