Minutes EDC 4B 01/05/2015MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION FOR THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 4B BOARD
LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
Monday, January 5, 2015
7:00 p.m.
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Economic Development Corporation 4B of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in Regular
Session on January 5, 2015. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was
open to the public.
EDC 4B DIRECTORS PRESENT:
Gregory Wilson
President
David Brod
Vice President
Gerald Rapp
Secretary/Treasurer
Rebecca Shuman
Director
Sean Weaver
Director
Eric Jensen
Director
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Stephen Seidel Assistant Town Manager
April Reiling Public Information Officer & Marketing Manager
President Gregory Wilson called the meeting to order and announced a quorum at 7:00
p.m.
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
REGULAR SESSION
1. Interview EDC 4B Board Applicants and take appropriate action regarding a
recommendation to the Town Council to appoint one (1) Director position.
- Robert McEwan
- Sean Bone
Each applicant introduced themselves and provided an overview of their background and
interest in volunteering on the EDC 4B Board. The Board asked various questions of each
applicant.
Motion by Director Eric Jensen to recommend Sean Bone to fill the vacant EDC 4B Director
position to the Town Council. Motion seconded by President Gregory Wilson. Motion failed 5-1
with President Gregory Wilson, Secretary/Treasurer Gerald Rapp, Vice President Dave Brod,
Director Sean Weaver and Director Rebecca Shuman voting against.
The Board discussed both applicants and the skills each could bring to the board.
Motion by President Gregory Wilson to nominate Robert McEwan to fill the vacant EDC 4B
Director position to the Town Council. Motion seconded by Vice President Dave Brod. Motion
passed 5-1 with Director Eric Jensen voting against.
2. Receive an ICSC update regarding the recent conference and discussion of the
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Assistant Town Manager Stephen Seidel provided an overview regarding the ICSC conference
in November and answered various questions from the board.
3. Old Town Development (OTD) update and discussion of the same.
Assistant Town Manager Stephen Seidel updated the Board regarding Old Town Development
(OTD) progress related to the recently approved partnership for restaurants at the Trophy Wood
area. OTD anticipates closing on the property soon and the next step is working towards
completion of the developer's agreement.
4. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the October 2014 Financials.
Assistant Town Manager Stephen Seidel provided an overview of the Financials and answered
questions from the Board.
Motion by Director Sean Weaver to approve the Financials as presented. Motion seconded by
Director Eric Jensen. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the November 3, 2014 Minutes.
Motion by Director Rebecca Shuman to approve the Minutes as presented. Motion seconded by
Director Sean Weaver. Motion passed unanimously.
6. Assistant Town Manager Update:
- Discover Trophy Club Magazine
- The Plaza
- The Village
- Village Centre
- The Commons
- Trophy Wood
Assistant Town Manager Stephen Seidel and Public Information Officer & Marketing Manager
April Reiling provided updates and answered questions related to the topics above.
The Board requested to add the EDC 4B Strategic Plan to the next agenda for review.
Adjourn
Vice President Dave Brod motioned to adjourn. Motion seconded by Director Eric Jensen.
Motion passed unanimously. The Board adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Gregoryi n, President Gerald Rapp, Secretary/Treasurer