Min - Community Development Corporation - 1997 - 09/15 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 - 7 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Debbie Stout, Chairman
Jason Collier, Vice Chairman
Robin Sedlacek, Secretary
Carl Clemencich, Jr.
Claudia Kelley
Bob Morris
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Steve Terrell
STAFF PRESENT:
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Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation
Sue Witkowski, Parks and Recreation Department
GUESTS PRESENT:
Rich Elder, 402 Stone Creek Drive, Allen, TX 75002
L CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1997, REGULAR CALLED
MEETING
MOTION: Claudia Kelley made a Motion to approve the minutes from
August 18, 1997, as presented, Jason Collier seconded, and the
LMotion carried 4 for, and 0 against.
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III. CITIZENS COMMENTS.
There were no citizens wishing to speak to the Board at this time.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING: CONCERNING THE CORPORATION'S INTENT
TO USE A PORTION OF SALES TAX REVENUE FOR A GRANT OF
$50,000 TO ALLEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR PURCHASE OF
OFFICE BUILDING.
The Board opened the public hearing to receive comments regarding the use of
sales tax revenue for a grant of $50,000 to Allen Chamber of Commerce for
purchase of an office building.
There were no citizens wishing to speak to this issue.
The public hearing was closed at this point.
V. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ITEMS ON THIRD READING.
A. Resolution to Authorize $71,500 to Design and Construct an Electronic
Message Board.
A brief discussion took place regarding the proposed style and design of
the electronic message board. Ms. Stout indicated she felt the final
choice would fall to the City of Allen and that based on previous
discussions, it would probably fall to the Fire Department personnel to
operate the message board since they are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. Everyone present at the previous meeting had an opportunity to
view photos of the proposed styles and all agreed that they were
acceptable.
MOTION: Claudia Kelley made a motion to adopt the proposed
Resolution authorizing $71,500 to Design and
Construct an Electronic Message Board, Carl
Clemencich, Jr. Seconded and the Motion carried, 5
for, 0 against.
�'" B. A Resolution Adopting a Budget for FY1997-98.
LCarl Clemencich asked if the City did not fund the personnel to operate
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the Hazardous Material Vehicle proposed in the budget, if the Board
would still fund that item. It was suggested that the Board might want to
discuss this issue further as it became closer to the actual funding.
MOTION: Jason Collier made a motion to adopt the proposed
budget as presented, Claudia Kelley seconded, and the
Motion carried 5 for, 0 against.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. Report: Natatorium Program Development.
Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation directed the Board's
attention to the draft of a Program Development document on the
planned natatorium. Don reported that the AISD Board and the City
Council set up a committee to begin studying the Natatorium. The
approach to be taken on this issue is that the program will be developed,
then design the facility around that program rather than design the
facility and then decide what programs it will accommodate.
Don indicated that this report would be going to the Joint AISD
Board/City Council meeting scheduled for October 27 Don invited each
of the Board members to give him a call if they had any concerns/issues
with the planning of the facility program. The list of focus group
participants were reviewed and Don indicated the high level of input
from all invited guests was extremely helpful. The intent of the
presentation in October will he to receive authorization to hire an
architect to begin the preliminary planning of costs associated with a
program of this type.
Don indicated that funding was in place to begin if the pool were to be
planned as 25 yard pool or 50 meter pool. If we build a 25 yard pool,
there is probably enough money to begin now, but a 50 meter pool
would require more up -front money Don indicated that several of the
focus group members recommended the City not build a 50 meter pool,
and opt instead for a more diversified facility with several swimming
areas, heated to different temperatures, different diving wells, etc. One
possibility could be an "I" configuration.
The Board was very appreciative of Don's efforts on this document and
r the efforts that have gone into it.
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B. Items of Interest to the Board.
The Board reported their interest in Allen Station Park and how much
they enjoyed their on-site visit to the facility
Don asked that the Board reconsider an item that had previously been
presented to them for their consideration. He indicated that very soon
the City would need another community park and that the purchase of a
facility to house a soccer complex could be one of the uses of another
community park. Don indicated that at some point he would be making
a formal presentation for the funding to purchase such lands and
requested the Board put some thought into the possible support of such a
project. Don indicated one of the nicest facilities he has seen in the
metroplex for soccer is the Russell Creek Complex in Plano.
Mr. Rich Elder made a presentation to the Board regarding his desire to
see a soccer complex in the City of Allen. Mr. Elder is representing the
Allen Youth Soccer Association (AYSA), which is under the umbrella of
the Allen Sports Association (ASA). Mr. Elder indicated that nearly
2,000 children participate in soccer in Allen, during the fall and spring
seasons. Mr. Elder concluded his presentation by requesting a point of
contact person be assigned to the AYSA from the Allen Community
Development Corporation Board. Following a brief discussion, it was
determined that while no one would be assigned to the AYSA, Mr. Elder
was invited back when a formal proposal was available. Mr Don
Horton suggested Mr. Elder might want to make the same presentation to
the Parks and Recreation Board that he had made this evening to this
Board.
C. Calendar
The next Regular Scheduled Meeting of this Board will be held October
20, 1997
VII. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Motion.
MOTION: Bob Morris moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m., and
Claudia Kelley seconded. The Motion passed 6 for, 0 against.
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These minutes read and approved this 20th day of October, 1997.
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Debbie t� Chairman
Robin Sedlacek, Secretary
RESOLUTION NO.
12—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 THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELECTRONIC
MESSAGE BOARD; 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 construction of an electronic message board for the purpose of displaying
information of interest to the community; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that such project 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
i� Corporation's sales tax revenue to construct an electronic message board, all in the City of Allen
and within easements or rights-of-way or on property belonging to the City of Allen.
SECTION 2. The sum of $71,500 shall be appropriated for the estimated costs of preparing
engineering designs and constructing the electronic message board in accordance with such
engineering design and the plans and specifications to be developed.
SECTION 3. Public notice shall be given as required by law and a public hearing conducted on
the 20' day of October, 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 21s'day of July, 1997
PASSED on the second reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the —jig day of August, 1997
PASSED on the third reading by the Board o�f✓Dir;ctors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the /1 / day of September, 1997
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN
COMMUNITY DEVELO C RATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS
THE 15rL DAY OF 1997.
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APPROVED:
Dibble Stout, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
Robin Sedlacek, SECRETARY l
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