Min - Economic Development Corporation - 2016 - 02/27 - RegularALLEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (AEDC)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016
Board
Scott Sutherland
Staff
Daniel Bowman
Michael Schaeffer David Ellis
Greg Kennedy Pete Smith
Joey Herald
Jeff Burkhardt
Peter Vargas
Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum Present
Guests
Rich Allen
Garret Cook
With a quorum of the Board present with members Scott Sutherland, Michael Schaeffer, Greg
Kennedy, Joey Herald and Jeff Burkhardt in attendance, the Special Called Board Retreat
Meeting of the Allen Economic Development Corporation (AFDC) Board of Directors was
called to order by President Sutherland at 5:02 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at the Hilton
Garden Inn, located at 705 Central Expressway South in the Plano room.
1. Welcome and Recap of AEDC Accomplishments for the Previous Year
Facilitator Rich Allen opened the discussion by summarizing the purpose of the retreat and
setting expectations. The group briefly reviewed the organization's vision, strategic goals,
projects and accomplishments from last year.
2. Discussion of the Roles of the AEDC Board of Directors
Rich Allen led a discussion of the book The Perfect Board that included the role of board
members, responsibilities and assessed the current performance of the board. The group later
identified characteristics of an ideal culture for the organization.
3. Discussion of AFDC Board Strateav to Stimulate Economic Development
The Board discussed what it means to be proactive. It also went into depth on tactics and
strategies used to attract corporate investment and win deals.
4. Review and Discussion of the AEDC Project Process
AEDC Meeting Minutes
Febnrary 217, 2016 W Page 3
9. Determine Next Meeting Date April 6. 2016
The next AEDC Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.
10. Discussion of Future Agenda Items
The AEDC Board would like Dan Bowman to present a summary of the City of Allen's strategic plan
related to the AEDC.
11. Adiournment
On a motion Joey Herald, seconded by Greg Kennedy, the meeting was adjourned at
8:07 p.m.
These Minutes approved this 6h day of April, 2016.
Scott Sutherland, President Michael Schaeffer, Vice President