Min - Community Development Corporation - 2005 - 08/15 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 15, 2005
BOARD MEMBERS:
Lee Howard, President
Sue Johnson, Vice -President
Richard Kessler, Secretary
Debbie Stout
George Chrisman
Lonnie Simmons
Lori Stitt
CITY STAFF:
Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
Tim Dentler, Director of Parks and Recreation Department
Kevin Hammeke, Director of Finance Department
Tina Burnside, Senior Administrative Assistant
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Howard called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JULY 18, 2005, MEETING.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Chrisman and a second by Board Member
Johnson, the Board voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve the
corrected minutes from the July 18, 2005, meeting. The motion carred.
3. CITIZENS' COMMENTS.
None
4. PRESENTATION BY TIM DENTLER, DIRECTOR OF PARIS AND RECREATION.
Tim Derider reviewed a PowerPoint presentation outlining three projects that the Parks and
Recreation Department would like the CDC to consider funding. The following projects were
proposed:
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Rank Proposed Project Estimated
Cost
1 Roller Rink Replacement at Ford Park $35,000
2 Senior Activity Center Computer Equipment $29,000
3 Design Services for the Veterans Memorial $25,000
GRAND TOTAL $89,000
The Board considered approval of the proposed items by separate motion.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Johnson and a second by Board Member
Chrisman, the Board voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve the
Roller Rink Replacement at Ford Park. The motion carried.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Chrisman and a second by Board Member
Kessler, the Board voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve the
purchase of the Senior Activity Center Computer Equipment. The motion
carried.
The original funding request for the Veterans Memorial Design was for an amount up to $15,000;
however, upon further examination the request required an additional $10,000, for a total of
$25,000.
Allen Citizen, Larry Nordgaard, attended the meeting to answer questions and discuss some of the
specific information about the project.
After the presentation, Board Member Stitt questioned whether another request for funding would
be made to the CDC after the design plans are completed. Tim Dentler, Director of Parks and
Recreation, said this is a possibility but numerous fundraising possibilities are being considered
for the project.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Stitt and a second by Board Member
Johnson, the Board voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve
funding for the Veterans Memorial Design. The motion carried.
5. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. Revenue Report
Discussion was held concerning the Revenue Report.
B. Balance Sheet
There were no questions concerning the Balance Sheet.
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C. Current Project Status Report
There were no questions concerning the Project Status Report.
D. Items of Interest to the Board
• Update on the Montgomery Farm request for funding - A briefing will be held on
Tuesday, August 23"' at the City Council Meeting, regarding the agreement.
• Closing on Allenwood Property (Bookout Property) for Park
• Community Calendar
• Next Regular Meeting — September 19, 2005, at 7:00 p.m.
6. ADJOURN.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Johnson and a second by Board Member
Stout, the Board voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the
meeting at 8:02 p.m. The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 19th day of September, 2005.
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'TLee Itoward, PRESIDENT
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Richard Kessler, SECRETARY