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Home My WebLink AboutMin - Community Development Corporation - 1997 - 09/15 - RegularMINUTES ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 - 7 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Debbie Stout, Chairman Jason Collier, Vice Chairman Robin Sedlacek, Secretary Carl Clemencich, Jr. Claudia Kelley Bob Morris BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Terrell STAFF PRESENT: i Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation Sue Witkowski, Parks and Recreation Department GUESTS PRESENT: Rich Elder, 402 Stone Creek Drive, Allen, TX 75002 L CALL TO ORDER Chairman Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1997, REGULAR CALLED MEETING MOTION: Claudia Kelley made a Motion to approve the minutes from August 18, 1997, as presented, Jason Collier seconded, and the LMotion carried 4 for, and 0 against. PAGE 2 ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 III. CITIZENS COMMENTS. There were no citizens wishing to speak to the Board at this time. IV. PUBLIC HEARING: CONCERNING THE CORPORATION'S INTENT TO USE A PORTION OF SALES TAX REVENUE FOR A GRANT OF $50,000 TO ALLEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR PURCHASE OF OFFICE BUILDING. The Board opened the public hearing to receive comments regarding the use of sales tax revenue for a grant of $50,000 to Allen Chamber of Commerce for purchase of an office building. There were no citizens wishing to speak to this issue. The public hearing was closed at this point. V. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ITEMS ON THIRD READING. A. Resolution to Authorize $71,500 to Design and Construct an Electronic Message Board. A brief discussion took place regarding the proposed style and design of the electronic message board. Ms. Stout indicated she felt the final choice would fall to the City of Allen and that based on previous discussions, it would probably fall to the Fire Department personnel to operate the message board since they are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Everyone present at the previous meeting had an opportunity to view photos of the proposed styles and all agreed that they were acceptable. MOTION: Claudia Kelley made a motion to adopt the proposed Resolution authorizing $71,500 to Design and Construct an Electronic Message Board, Carl Clemencich, Jr. Seconded and the Motion carried, 5 for, 0 against. �'" B. A Resolution Adopting a Budget for FY1997-98. LCarl Clemencich asked if the City did not fund the personnel to operate PAGE I ALLEN ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 the Hazardous Material Vehicle proposed in the budget, if the Board would still fund that item. It was suggested that the Board might want to discuss this issue further as it became closer to the actual funding. MOTION: Jason Collier made a motion to adopt the proposed budget as presented, Claudia Kelley seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, 0 against. VI. OTHER BUSINESS. A. Report: Natatorium Program Development. Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation directed the Board's attention to the draft of a Program Development document on the planned natatorium. Don reported that the AISD Board and the City Council set up a committee to begin studying the Natatorium. The approach to be taken on this issue is that the program will be developed, then design the facility around that program rather than design the facility and then decide what programs it will accommodate. Don indicated that this report would be going to the Joint AISD Board/City Council meeting scheduled for October 27 Don invited each of the Board members to give him a call if they had any concerns/issues with the planning of the facility program. The list of focus group participants were reviewed and Don indicated the high level of input from all invited guests was extremely helpful. The intent of the presentation in October will he to receive authorization to hire an architect to begin the preliminary planning of costs associated with a program of this type. Don indicated that funding was in place to begin if the pool were to be planned as 25 yard pool or 50 meter pool. If we build a 25 yard pool, there is probably enough money to begin now, but a 50 meter pool would require more up -front money Don indicated that several of the focus group members recommended the City not build a 50 meter pool, and opt instead for a more diversified facility with several swimming areas, heated to different temperatures, different diving wells, etc. One possibility could be an "I" configuration. The Board was very appreciative of Don's efforts on this document and r the efforts that have gone into it. PAGE ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 B. Items of Interest to the Board. The Board reported their interest in Allen Station Park and how much they enjoyed their on-site visit to the facility Don asked that the Board reconsider an item that had previously been presented to them for their consideration. He indicated that very soon the City would need another community park and that the purchase of a facility to house a soccer complex could be one of the uses of another community park. Don indicated that at some point he would be making a formal presentation for the funding to purchase such lands and requested the Board put some thought into the possible support of such a project. Don indicated one of the nicest facilities he has seen in the metroplex for soccer is the Russell Creek Complex in Plano. Mr. Rich Elder made a presentation to the Board regarding his desire to see a soccer complex in the City of Allen. Mr. Elder is representing the Allen Youth Soccer Association (AYSA), which is under the umbrella of the Allen Sports Association (ASA). Mr. Elder indicated that nearly 2,000 children participate in soccer in Allen, during the fall and spring seasons. Mr. Elder concluded his presentation by requesting a point of contact person be assigned to the AYSA from the Allen Community Development Corporation Board. Following a brief discussion, it was determined that while no one would be assigned to the AYSA, Mr. Elder was invited back when a formal proposal was available. Mr Don Horton suggested Mr. Elder might want to make the same presentation to the Parks and Recreation Board that he had made this evening to this Board. C. Calendar The next Regular Scheduled Meeting of this Board will be held October 20, 1997 VII. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Motion. MOTION: Bob Morris moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m., and Claudia Kelley seconded. The Motion passed 6 for, 0 against. I PAGE 5 ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 These minutes read and approved this 20th day of October, 1997. 9 Debbie t� Chairman Robin Sedlacek, Secretary RESOLUTION NO. 12—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 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD; 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 construction of an electronic message board for the purpose of displaying information of interest to the community; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that such project 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 i� Corporation's sales tax revenue to construct an electronic message board, 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 $71,500 shall be appropriated for the estimated costs of preparing engineering designs and constructing the electronic message board in accordance with such engineering design and the plans and specifications to be developed. SECTION 3. Public notice shall be given as required by law and a public hearing conducted on the 20' day of October, 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 21s'day of July, 1997 PASSED on the second reading by the Board of Directors of the Allen Community Development Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the —jig day of August, 1997 PASSED on the third reading by the Board o�f✓Dir;ctors of the Allen Community Development Corporation, Collin County, Texas, on the /1 / day of September, 1997 DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELO C RATION, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 15rL DAY OF 1997. I APPROVED: Dibble Stout, CHAIRPERSON ATTEST: Robin Sedlacek, SECRETARY l Resolution No. _, 12 -CDC -47 Page