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ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 17,1997 - 7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Debbie Stout, Chairperson
Bob Morris
Carl Clemencich (Arrived late)
Lonnie Thomas
Jason Collier, Vice Chairman (Arrived late)
Robin Sedlacek, Secretary
Claudia Kelley
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Stanger, Assistant City Manager
Ann Maas, Secretary II
Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation
Sandy McGowan, Special Activities Coordinator
Craig Gillis, Fire Marshall
GUESTS PRESENT:
Tommy Galbraith, Jr. Integrated Computer Systems, Richardson
I. CALL TO ORDER
Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 17, 1997 REGULAR
MEETING
MOTION: Motion by Bob Morris to approve the minutes, as presented,
Robin Sedlacek seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, and 0
against.
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IIt. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None present.
IV. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Michael Stanger presented the financial report and fielded questions. After some
discussion, Michael Stanger advised the Board that if spending is approved on all
items currently under consideration, the approximate remaining balance would be
$400,000.
V. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ITEMS ON SECOND READING
A. A Resolution to Authorize up to $550,000 to purchase a Heavy Rescue
Vehicle for the Allen Fire Station.
MOTION: Jason Collier made a motion to approve this item on second
reading, Carl Clemencich seconded, and the Motion
carried 7 for, and 0 against.
B. A Resolution to Authorize up to $275,000 to Purchase and Install
Computer -Aided Dispatch Hardware and Software for the Allen Fire
Department.
At the request of the Board, Michael Stanger invited Craig Gillis of the
Allen Fire Department, to make a presentation on this proposal. After a
brief overview, he introduced Tommy Galbraith, Jr., of Integrated Computer
Systems of Richardson, the same vendor that the Police Department used
when they purchased and installed their CAD system. After a lengthy
discussion, the Board decided to table this item, until they have a chance to
review a detailed proposal, including enhancements to the police side, as
well as built-in lifecycle costs. Craig Gillis and Tommy Galbraith advised
they would try to provide this information, prior to the next Board meeting.
MOTION: Robin Sedlacek made a Motion to table this item, until the
Board has a chance to review a detailed proposal. Bob
Morris seconded, and the Motion carried with 7 for, and 0
against.
C. A Resolution to Authorize up to $220,000 to Construct Sidewalks Along
Collector Streets.
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r Michael Stanger fielded questions on this proposal, including an explanation
of what is considered a collector street and gave a brief outline of what
projects a 4B Board can approve spending on. Jason Collier pointed out that
the resolution incorrectly listed the amount as $250,000 instead of the
correct amount of $220,000.
MOTION: Jason Collier made a Motion to approve on second
reading the spending to construct sidewalks along
collector streets and to correct the amount on the
resolution back to $220,000. Claudia Kelley seconded
and the Motion carried 7 for, and 0 against.
D. A Resolution to Authorize up to $12,000 to Purchase Goods and Services in
Support of the 1998 Allen USA Celebration.
Don Horton announced that the Allen USA Celebration won a Texas
Recreation Parks Society Regional Award for last year, and will go on to
State level, hopefully winning that also. Don congratulated Sandy
McGowan and her staff on ajob well done and thanked everyone involved.
Sandy McGowan made a presentation and updated everyone on the plans for
the upcoming Allen USA Celebration 1998, and her needs to pull this event
together. Sandy announced that she is in negotiation to get a big name
performer, possibly LeAnn Rimes, to headline this year.
MOTION: Carl Clemencich made a Motion to pass on second
reading a Resolution to Authorize Funds to Purchase
Goods and Services in support of the 1998 Allen USA
Celebration and to amend the amount to $20,000.
Claudia Kelley seconded, and Motion carried 7 for, and 0
against.
VI. CONSIDER FINAL AUTHORIZATION OF ITEMS ON THIRD
READING.
A. A Resolution to Authorize up to $550,000 to Purchase a Heavy Rescue
Vehicle for the Allen Fire Department.
The Board had a short discussion on this item.
MOTION: Jason Collier made a Motion to Pass the Resolution to
Authorize up to $550,000 to Purchase a Heavy Rescue Vehicle for the
Allen Fire Department. Carl Clemencich seconded and the Motion
carried 7 for, and 0 against.
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VII. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Comprehensive Plan Update.
Michael Stanger requested the Board members look over the
Comprehensive Plan, sometime this upcoming month, in particular to read
chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7, with an eye to possible areas they may want to fund
in the future. Don Horton gave an example of possible funding for a
municipal golf course. Discussion then took place on possible need for
affordable housing, a purpose added to the definition of "project" in the 4B
statute.
B. Items of Interest to the Board
Corporate Logo Update.
Michael Stanger advised the Board that he had contacted Adventures in
Marketing, a local company who is willing to sketch out some design ideas
at no cost. They have not gotten back to him yet, but he should have
something to show at the next meeting.
Texas -Louisiana Baseball League Update.
Michael Stanger updated that he had not heard back from the League. He
reported that he had read in the newspapers that the League was having
trouble paying it's bills, consequently, he could not advise the Corporation
to build a stadium for the League
Calendar.
Next Regular Meeting — December 15, 1997
Boards and Commissions Banquet — December 3, 1997 at the Omni in
Richardson
VIII. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Motion
MOTION: Bob Morris moved to Adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m., and
Robin Sedlacek seconded. The Motion carried 7 for, and 0
against.
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These minutes read and approved this 15" day of December, 1997.
Debbie Stout, Chairperson
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Robin Sedlacek, Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -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 PURCHASE OF A HEAVY RESCUE VEHICLE;
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 the purchase of a heavy rescue vehicle for the Allen Fire Department
("the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that the Project is a public safety facility that
would promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises, such as high technology
industries that use hazardous materials in their course of business; 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 up to $550,000 in
proceeds from the Corporation's sales tax revenue to purchase a heavy rescue vehicle for the City
of Allen Fire Department.
SECTION 2. Public notice shall be given as required by law and a public hearing conducted on
the 15th day of December, 1997, to receive comments for or against the project
PASSED on the fust reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 20" day of October, 1997
PASSED on the second reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 17" day of November, 1997
PASSED on the third reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 17" day of November, 1997
in DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS
THE 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1997.
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Debbie Stout, CHAIRPERSON
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Robin Sedlacek, SECRETARY
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