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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Community Development Corporation - 1998 - 08/17 - RegularBOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Debbie Stout, Chairperson Robin Sedlacek, Secretary Claudia Kelley Carl Clemencich BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob Morris Jason Collier, Vice Chairman Lonnie Thomas STAFF PRESENT: Michael Stanger, Acting City Manager Ann Maas, Administrative Secretary Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation GUESTS PRESENT: Barbara Eubanks, Allen Arts Alliance CALL TO ORDER Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JULY 20, 1998, REGULAR MEETING MOTION: Motion by Carl Clemencich to approve the minutes from July 20, 1998, as presented. Claudia Kelley seconded, and ttte motion carried 4 for, and 0 against. III. CITIZENS COMMENTS None MINUTES ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORTATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 17, 1998 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Debbie Stout, Chairperson Robin Sedlacek, Secretary Claudia Kelley Carl Clemencich BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob Morris Jason Collier, Vice Chairman Lonnie Thomas STAFF PRESENT: Michael Stanger, Acting City Manager Ann Maas, Administrative Secretary Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation GUESTS PRESENT: Barbara Eubanks, Allen Arts Alliance CALL TO ORDER Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JULY 20, 1998, REGULAR MEETING MOTION: Motion by Carl Clemencich to approve the minutes from July 20, 1998, as presented. Claudia Kelley seconded, and ttte motion carried 4 for, and 0 against. III. CITIZENS COMMENTS None PAGE ALLEN CDC MINUTES AUGUST 17, 1998 IV. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION OF PROPOSAL BY THE ALLEN ARTS ALLIANCE. Barbara Eubanks of the Allen Arts Alliance (AAA) made a presentation to the Board about the financial needs of the organization. The AAA will be having focus group meetings to come up with a project list and formulate a plan of action, which will be presented to this Board in approximately 2-3 months. Ms. Eubanks invited the Board members, to attend the focus group meetings. There will be 6 groups with 15-20 people in each group. Ms. Eubanks then invited the CDC Board members to attend the meetings to get a feel for what projects the citizens want the AAA to sponsor Meantime the AAA would like to sponsor the Allen Philharmonic Symphony's holiday concert, at cost of $10,000 and would like the CDC to provide the funding for this. Ms. Eubanks introduced Catherine Shafranek and Izzy Waller of the Allen Philharmonic Symphony Board of Directors, who were on hand to field questions from the Board. Ms. Eubanks advised that the AAA is going to survey all the residents who receive a water bill from the City to get their input for projects. After discussion the Board decided to make the following motion: {, MOTION: Motion by Claudia Kelley to approve consideration of project on first E reading, and to move this project forward by doing the second and third readings at the next meeting. Robin Sedlacek seconded, and the motion carried 4 for, and 0 against. V. PUBLIC HEARING: Concerning the Corporation's Intent to Use Up to $422,000 for the Development of Neighborhood Parks. Chair, Debbie Stout opened the Public Hearing and with no one wishing to speak to the issue the public hearing was closed. VI. OTHER BUSINESS A. Revenue Report. No comments or questions. B. Current Project Status Report. Correction on report: Sidewalk projects, funds have been spent on collector sidewalks not on residential sidewalks as shown on this report. 0 PAGE ALLEN CDC MINUTES AUGUST 17. 1998 The Board requested that the PIO do a quarterly press release on projects and the diversity of projects funded. The press release should also be sent to the Allen Image. Michael Stanger advised the final decision on the CDC logo has not been completed, as the Board survey did not result in a clear consensus. C. Items of Interest to the Board. The Board held discussion on the upcoming focus meetings of the Arts Alliance and decided it would be beneficial for some members of the Board to attend the fugal meeting, when all the information is pulled together. D. Calendar • Next regularly scheduled meeting will be September 21, 1998, at 7:00pm in Allen Public Library Council chambers, located at #2 Allen Civic Plaza. VII. ADJOURN. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm. These minutes read and approved this 21' day of September, 1998. Debbie S ut, Chairman Robin Sedlacek, Secretary RESOLUTION NO. 25 -CDC -98 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 FUNDING THE ALLEN ARTS ALLIANCE TO SPONSOR A HOLIDAY CONCERT OF THE ALLEN PHILHARMONIC SYMPHONY; 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 the funds for the Allen Arts Alliance to sponsor a Holiday Concert of the Allen Philharmonic Symphony ("the Project"); and WHEREAS, the Board finds that such project is suitable for tourist and entertainment purposes and events, and 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 $10,000 in proceeds from the Corporation's sales tax revenue for funding of the Allen Arts Alliance sponsorship of a Holiday Concert by the Allen Philharmonic Symphony SECTION 2. Public notice shall be given as required by law and a public hearing conducted on the 19" day of October, 1998, 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 17' day of August, 1998. PASSED on the second reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 21" day of September, 1998. PASSED on the third reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 21" day of September, 1998. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1998. APPRO ��LLC Debb44 Stout, CHAIRPERSON ATTEST: Robin Sedlacek, SECRETARY, 1 LResolution No. 25 -CDC -98 Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 26 -CDC -98 i A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ADDITIONAL PROCEEDS OF THE CORPORATION'S SALES TAX REVENUE FOR A PROJECT COMPRISING GOODS AND SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE 1999 ALLEN USA CELEBRATION; 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 goods and services required for the 1999 Allen U.S.A. Celebration (`the Project"); and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors had determined that the Project, comprising a fireworks display, musical and dance entertainment, and other patriotic activities, is required or suitable for use for entertainment, tourist, and public park purposes and events; 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 $30,000 in proceeds from the Corporation's sales tax revenue to purchase goods and services required for the 1999 Allen U.S.A. Celebration. SECTION 2. Public notice shall be given as required by law and a public hearing conducted on the 10 day of October, 1998, 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 21" day of September, 1998. PASSED on the second reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 21" day of September, 1998. PASSED on the third reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 21" day of September, 1998. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1995. APPRO D: ie Stout, C ERSON ATTEST: Robin Sedlacek, SECRET Y Resolution No. 26 -CDC -98 Page 2 LRESOLUTION NO. 27 -CDC -98 L 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 NEW CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ALONG COLLECTOR STREETS; 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 funds for constructing new sidewalks along collector streets ("the Project"); and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors finds in its discretion that such a Project would he street - related improvements that promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises by advancing the safety of pedestrian traffic; and Ll WHEREAS, the Board finds that such a 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 construct sidewalks along collector streets where no sidewalks presently exist; 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 $165,000 shall be appropriated for the estimated costs of such sidewalks, produced to the specifications of the City SECTION 3. Public notice shall be given as required by law and a public hearing conducted on the 10 day of October, 1998, 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 21" day of September, 1998. PASSED on the second reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 21" day of September, 1998. L PASSED on the third reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 21' day of September, 1998. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1998. APPR¢VjED: llkl Mb¢ie Stout, CHAIRPERSON ATTEST: Robin Sedlacek, SECRETARY Resolution No. 27 -CDC -98 Page 2