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ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 18, 1997 - 7 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Debbie Stout, Chairman
Robin Sedlacek, Secretary
Steve Terrell
Carl Clemencich, Jr
Claudia Kelley
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Bob Morris
Jason Collier. Vice Chairman
ISTAFF PRESENT
Michael Stanger, Assistant City Manager
Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation
Larry Kirk, Program Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Department
Sue Witkowski, Parks and Recreation Department
GUESTS PRESENT:
Sharon Lewis, Director, Allen Chamber of Commerce
Fritz Dietrich, Allen Chamber of Commerce
Don Rodenbaugh, Allen Chamber of Commerce
Joe Bilbo, Allen Chamber of Commerce
John Poet, Allen Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Green, Allen Chamber of Commerce
John Green, Allen Chamber of Commerce
John Sprague, Allen Chamber of Commerce
Ron Stenlake
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 1997, REGULAR CALLED
MEETING
MOTION. Steve Terrell made a Motion to approve the minutes from July
21, 1997, as presented, Claudia Kelley seconded, and the Motion
carried 4 for, and 0 against.
III. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Joe Bilbo, representing the Allen Chamber of Commerce spoke briefly to the
Board indicating a brief background on the Chamber's search for new facilities,
and the need for additional funds to purchase the piece of property at the
intersection of Allen Drive and McDermott Drive. Mr. Bilbo reported that the
existing tenants would remain on site and the payment of rent would help
support the repayment of the loan. Mr. Bilbo also indicated that the Economic
Development offices would be moving to this location when one of the existing
tenants move out at the end of this month. This would give both the Chamber
and the Economic Development Department a high-profile facility that would
meet their needs for many years to come. Mr. Bilbo ended by thanking the
Allen Community Development Board for their consideration in this matter.
IV. CONSIDER INITIATION OF ITEMS ON FIRST READING.
A Resolution Granting $50,000 to the Allen Chamber of Commerce for the
Purchase of an Office Building
Ms. Claudia Kelley requested an explanation of the legality of this item in
regard to the eligibility of this project. Michael Stanger indicated that he had
been in touch the Attorney General Staff and they indicated that it was an
approved project under the "Economic Development" intent of the 4b Statute.
Mr. Bilbo provided a brief background on the original proposal to build on
Century Parkway immediately south of the retention pond.
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Ms. Kelley verified that this was a one time funding request, and that the Board
was not committing itself to ongoing funding of the building. Mr. Stanger
assured her that this was for the purchase only
V. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ITEMS ON SECOND READING.
A. Resolution to Authorize $71,500 to Design and Construct an Electronic
Message Board.
A brief discussion took place regarding the placement of the Board -
proposed for Allen Drive and McDermott (Central Fire Station Property)
- as well as the control of the Board. Robin Sedlacek pointed out that
occasionally it might need to be update on the weekend, and it was
suggested that possibly the people making decisions regarding field usage
on the weekends might be the ones to update that portion of the message.
Other items discussed related to who could place a message on the
Board, and if there would be a fee involved. The Board was assured that
they were only supporting the purchase of the original equipment, with
no on-going funding being made available.
MOTION: Claudia Kelley made a motion to pass the Resolution
on to third reading as presented and authorize $71,500
to design and construct an Electronic Message Board.
Steve Terrell Seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, 0
against.
B. A Resolution Adopting a Budget for FYI 997-98.
Michael Stanger provided a brief background on the budget as well as
reviewed the document with Board members. He also invited anyone
having questions to contact him.
MOTION: Robin Sedlacek made a motion to pass the proposed
budget on to third reading as presented, Carl
Clemencich seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, 0
against.
C. A Resolution Granting $50,000 to the Allen Chamber of Commerce for
the Purchase of an Office Building.
Michael Stanger provided the Board with a copy of a Resolution
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authorizing a grant to the Allen Chamber of Commerce for the purchase
of an office building.
MOTION: Robin Sedlacek made a Motion to pass o to third
reading the proposed Resolution authorizing a grant to
the Allen Chamber of Commerce for the purchase of
an office building, Carl Clemencich seconded, and the
Motion carried 5 for, 0 against.
VI. CONSIDER FINAL APPROVAL OF ITEMS ON THIRD READING.
A Resolution Granting $50,000 to the Allen Chamber of Commerce for the
Purchase of an Office Building.
MOTION: Claudia Kelley made a Motion to adopt the proposed
Resolution authorizing a grant to the Allen Chamber of
Commerce for the purchase of an office building, Steve
LTerrell seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
A. CONSIDER FINDINGS OF FACT TO SUPPORT CERTAIN
AUTHORIZED PROJECTS.
Michael Stanger provided the Board with a list of projects along with
information on project eligibility Three of those projects are as follows:
The replacing of street signs in Allen, construction of new sidewalks
along residential streets in Allen, as well as installation of streetlights
along Allen Heights Road.
Following a brief discussion by the Board members, it was determined
that Rivercrest would be the Board's first priority for laying of sidewalks
(in particular, the section between Reed Park and Roaring Springs).
Also discussed was the upgrading of signage, hopefully will include the
City's logo. It was requested that the wording "learning centers" be
added to the fact findings in regard to the lighting of Allen Heights
Road.
MOTION: Robin Sedlacek moved to approve the Findings of Fact
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to Support Certain Authorized Projects, and Claudia
Kelley seconded, the Motion carried, 5 for, 0 against.
B. Update: Allen Station Park Construction
Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation provided the Board a
brief update on the construction progress at Allen Statin Park, along
with recently taken photos of the project done in an overlay format
allowing the comparison of photos taken last month compared to this
month. Don reassured the Board that the Department still plans to have
the fields open and ready for play in March, 1998.
Following a brief discussion, it was determined that on September 8,
1997, beginning at 7 p.m., the Allen Parks and Recreation Board along
with City Staff would host a "field trip" to Allen Station Park by the
Allen Community Development Board, City Council and any other
interested groups. Don indicated that each member would be contacted
with an agenda for that on-site meeting, along with details.
C. Revenue Report
Following a brief discussion regarding a Texas -Louisiana Baseball
League in Allen, it was determined that this group might be invited to
the October meeting of the Allen Community Development Board for an
information gathering session.
D Items of Interest to the Board.
Michael Stanger informed the Board that he was expecting delivery of
the Bonds tomorrow (August 19, 1997), and that bank accounts were
being set up at this time.
Michael Stanger provided a sample notebook prepared by the staff in the
Community Development Department for the Board to review and
offered that if the Board were interested, he could have similar books
prepared for them to track the various projects they were authorizing.
Don Horton provided a brief update on the planning of a natatorium, and
offered to have a full report at the next meeting of this Board, and will
be prepared to receive feedback regarding the programming of such a
facility Following a brief discussion regarding the possible AISD
funding of this program, it was determined that it was more likely that
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the AISD would provide the land for the facility rather than monetary
support.
E. Calendar
The next Regular Meeting of this Board will be held on September 15,
1997
VIII. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Motion.
MOTION: Carl Clemencich moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.,
and Robin Sedlacek seconded. The Motion passed 5 for, 0
against.
These minutes read and approved this 15th day of September, 1997
Debbie Stout, Chairman
Robin Sedlacek, Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 11—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 A GRANT TO THE ALLEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN OFFICE BUILDING; 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 a grant to the Allen Chamber of Commerce for the purchase of an office
building to accommodate the Chamber, the Allen Economic Development Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that, because the Chamber and the AEDC
perform activities that are vital to the economic development and tourist industry of Allen, such
project would consist of land, a building and other facilities that promote or develop new or
expanded business enterprises; 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 proceeds from the
Corporation's sales tax revenue to grant the Allen Chamber of Commerce the sum of $50,000 to
purchase an office building in the City of Allen.
SECTION 2. Public notice shall be given as required by law and a public hearing conducted on
the 15th day of September, 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 18' day of August, 1997
PASSED on the second reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 18" day of August, 1997
PASSED on the third reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development
Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the 18" day of August, 1997
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DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS
THE 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1997.
APPROVED:
Debbie Stout, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
Robin Sedlacek, SECRETAR
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