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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Community Development Corporation - 2000 - 03/20 - RegularBOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Debbie Stout, President Carl Clemencich, Vice -President Lee Howard Robin Sedlacek Jeff Gough Lonnie Thomas BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Claudia Kelley, Secretary STAFF PRESENT: Peter Vargas, City Manager Ann Maas, Staff Liaison to CDC Board Dan Tracy, Civil Engineer Jimmy Kropp, Public Works Superintendent Craig Gillis, Assistant Fire Chief Brian Roach, Fire Prevention Specialist Don Horton, Parks and Recreation Director 1. CALL TO ORDER President, Debbie Stout, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 21, 2000, REGULAR MEETING MOTION: Motion by Robin Sedlacek to approve the minutes from February 21, 2000, as written. Jeff Gough seconded. The motion carried 6 for, and 0 against. 3. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Kent Kelley, President of the Allen Heritage Guild, advised that the Guild needs to move quickly on the St. Mary's project, which he proposed at last month's meeting, as there are security and safety issues that must be resolved. MINUTES ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD 1 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2000 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Debbie Stout, President Carl Clemencich, Vice -President Lee Howard Robin Sedlacek Jeff Gough Lonnie Thomas BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Claudia Kelley, Secretary STAFF PRESENT: Peter Vargas, City Manager Ann Maas, Staff Liaison to CDC Board Dan Tracy, Civil Engineer Jimmy Kropp, Public Works Superintendent Craig Gillis, Assistant Fire Chief Brian Roach, Fire Prevention Specialist Don Horton, Parks and Recreation Director 1. CALL TO ORDER President, Debbie Stout, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 21, 2000, REGULAR MEETING MOTION: Motion by Robin Sedlacek to approve the minutes from February 21, 2000, as written. Jeff Gough seconded. The motion carried 6 for, and 0 against. 3. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Kent Kelley, President of the Allen Heritage Guild, advised that the Guild needs to move quickly on the St. Mary's project, which he proposed at last month's meeting, as there are security and safety issues that must be resolved. PAGE ALLEN CDC MINUTES MARCH 20, 2000 4. PUBLIC HEARING: a. Concerning the Corporation's Intent to Authorize Up to $30,000 of Sales Tax Revenue to Fund a Water Park Location and Feasibility Study. b. Concerning the Corporation's Intent to Authorize Up to $40,000 of Sales Tax Revenue to Purchase Goods and Services for the 2000 Allen USA Celebration. c. Concerning the Corporation's Intent to Authorize Up to $209,000 of Sales Tax Revenue to Fund Shadow Lakes Redevelopment. it. Concerning the Corporation's Intent to Authorize Up to $60,000 of Sales Tax Revenue for Planning of Parks Trail System. President, Debbie Stout, opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak to the issues, the public hearing was closed. 5. RECONSIDER FUNDING FOR WATER PARK LOCATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDY. Lonnie Thomas advised that after last month's meeting he and Don Horton revisited the need for a water park feasibility study and after much discussion it was determined, that the timing may not be right for this type of project. Peter Vargas advised that construction is about to begin on a Natatorium, that includes water features, and it may be best to wait and evaluate that use before doing a feasibility study on a water park. Don Horton advised that the City of McKinney has approved a water park at a cost of $14 Million with construction to begin within the next year. After further discussion, the Board by consensus decided to delay action on this item until the May meeting. 6. RECEIVE PROPOSALS BY CITY STAFF CONCERNING PROJECTS FOR 4-B SALES TAX PROCEEDS AND REVISIONS TO THE FIVE-YEAR WORK PROGRAM. Craig Gillis presented two proposals for the Allen Fire Department: 1. A Public Education and Plan Review System at a cost of $9,950. This project would provide an A/V projector and a portable computer that will aid the Fire Prevention Division in providing fire education training to local companies, schools and community groups. The equipment will also be used to review plans submitted for approval. PAGE ALLEN CDC MiNt1TES MARCH 20, 2000 2. A Fire and Severe Weather Safety House at a cost of $40,210. This project would provide a mobile structure that is used in the education of children and adults in the proper ways to react to fires in the home and to the effects of severe weather. 7. OTHER BUSINESS. a. Revenue Report. Peter Vargas gave an overview of the report and the new format. There were no questions on the report. b. Balance Sheet. Peter Vargas gave an overview of the balance sheet and fielded questions from the Board. c. Current Project Status Report. • Update: Historic Dam Preservation. The Board reviewed the erosion study status report submitted by Halff Associates. The final report is due by April 13 and the project will move forward once the final report is received and reviewed • Interpretive Monument at Dam. Don Horton advised this project has been included with the new phase of Allen Station Park which in now in the bidding process. • Collector Sidewalks. Peter Vargas gave an update on this project and fielded questions from the Board. • Mobile Data Computers. Peter Vargas advised the contract has been signed and the equipment is on order Don Horton then fielded several questions from the Board Parks projects. d. Items of Interest to the Board. r Chair, Debbie Stout advised the Board that Secretary, Claudia Kelley has resigned from the Board. The Board will have an Election of Officers at next month's meeting to appoint a new Secretary PAGE ALLEN CDC MINUTES MARCH 20, 2000 Staff advised that City Council is in the process of scheduling interviews for board appointments and anticipate having someone appointed to the position prior to next month's meeting. Calendar: ➢ Next Regular Meeting April 17, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Allen Public Library Council Chambers located at Two Allen Civic Plaza. 8. ADJOURN. There being no further business the Board made the following motion: MOTION: Motion by Robin Sedlacek to adjourn the meeting. Jeff Gough seconded. The motion carried 6 for, and 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 7.45 p.m. These minutes read and approved this 17" day of April, 2000. Debbie Stout, President I c,):_. " Secretary