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November 9, 1998
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Economic Development Corporation of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a
Regular session November 9,1998. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the
Town and was open to the public.
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
Terry Christlieb
President
Pam Cates
Vice -President
Paul Zigler
Treasurer
Marshall Engelbeck
Director
James Hicks
Director
Jon Livers
Director
DIRECTORS ABSENT:
John Carter Director
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Karen Sadri
Staff Liaison
Barbara Allen
Court Administrator
David Miller
D.P.S. Director
Roger Unger
E.M.S. Co-ordinator
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
(7:05 p.m)
President Christlieb called the meeting to order and announced a quorum at 7:02 p.m.
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Director Livers made a motion to accept the October 19, 1998 meeting minutes as
written. Treasurer Zigler seconded; motion passed with Directors Cates, Engelbeck,
Livers and Zigler in favor and Director Hicks abstaining.
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Discussion ensued regarding a bank administrative fee of $10.00. Director Engelbeck
made a motion to approve the disbursements ending 10/31/98 with the explanation of the
fee to be written into the minutes. Director Livers seconded; motion passed
unanimously.
After researching with the Town/M.U.D. Bookkeeper, it was determined that the fee was
assessed by Texas National Bank because the balance went below the $3, 000.00
minimum.
President Christlieb moved to agenda items 5 and 6 to accommodate the guest presenters.
UPDATE ON EARLY WARNING SYSTEM. (Roger Unger):
D.P.S. Director, David Miller, requested that the E.D.C. release the funds allocated
for the Early Warning System because of other Police Department priorities. He said the
D.P.S. might return in the future to ask for the generator and a.m. radio communications.
Roger Unger, E.M.S. Co-ordinator, informed the Corporation that he plans to discuss
his objections to this system with the Emergency Management Committee. In the past
this committee has discussed different options, but now need to review any updated
information.
It was noted that the Public Safety Committee approved and strongly promoted this
warning system.
Mr. Unger's reservations and objections opposing this expenditure are:
1. Replacement needed after fifteen years
2. Normal maintenance troublesome and erratic
3. Neighboring entities are phasing out their systems
4. Generators only run for radio and phone systems
5. 80% of E.W.S. used for tornado alerts
6. Statistics show that the public ignores the sirens
E.D.C. members are for a siren system because of the safety issue for the increased
number of children in Trophy Club.
After lengthy discussion Director Livers requested that the minutes reflect that a
Public Hearing was held and expenditures approved for this project until the 60 -day
Public Hearing expiration date for citizen in -put.
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FUNDING PROPOSAL PRESENTATION FOR SCHOOL CROSSING SIGNS.
(Barbara Allen, Court Administrator)
Court Administrator Allen informed the Corporation of the recent increase in police
tickets issued for failing to drive 20 m.p.h. in the school zones. She also made the
correction from crossing signs to flashing lights. Citizens feedback indicate a
need for a more visible means to alert the public to school zone speed limits.
She further stated that the Trophy Club Women's Club has been approached to
purchase these lights as one of their service projects, but their decision process is
taking more time than the immediate need.
Director Zigler's question was answered by Chief of Police Miller that he is the
Traffic Officer of the Town, and the town is ultimately responsible for traffic
control and signage; not the Northwest Independent School District.
The Corporation assured the Court and Police Department representatives that it is
open to all Town projects and would consider matching funds with the Trophy Club
Women's Club on flashing lights in the school zones.
President Christlieb returned to agenda item 4
After questions were answered regarding the duties of this position, Director Hicks
volunteered to accept its responsibilities.
Director Engelbeck then made a motion to nominate James Hicks as Secretary to
the Corporation. Director Zigler seconded; motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS.
Extensive discussion ensued regarding:
1. State Comptroller's report emphasizing what an E.D.C. can not fund
2. Need for additional Code Enforcement staff to enforce the Town's
Ordinances that directly effect its over all appearance for the professional
public relations video.
3. Visiting other area E.D.C.s
4. Wet -dry beverage issue
5. Types of commercial businesses along Highway 114
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With reference to item 3 the Corporation chose the following cities:
Terry Christlieb
Pam Cates
James Hicks
Paul Zigler
John Carter
Marshall Engelbeck
Jon Livers
Spearman/Dalworthington Gardens
Westlake/Watauga
Roanoke/Frisco
Southlake/Keller
Pilot Point/Royce City
Port Aransas/Italy
Collyeville/Coppell
Director Livers made a motion to adjourn at 8:52 p.m. Director Engelbeck seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
The next scheduled meeting is December 14, 1998.
Terry Christlieb
President
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Karen Sadri
Recording Secretary