Minutes EDC 4B 10/19/1998MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING/REGULAR SESSION
ECONONMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
October 21, 1998
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Economic Development Corporation of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a
Public Hearing/Regular session October 21, 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
John Carter Director
Marshall Engelbeck Director
Jon Livers Director
James Hicks Director
Paul Zigler Treasurer
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Karen Sadri Staff Liaison
David Miller Police Chief
Pat Stoltz Chairperson, Public Relations Committee
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
President Christlieb called the meeting to order and announced a quorum at 7:07 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:08 p.m. without any public in attendance.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE EARLY WARNING SYSTEM
Police Chief Miller recapped the presentation of Fire Chief Opipare and added that the
City of Westlake is working with us on this project but that the total number of sirens
needs to be determined for both entities. He then thanked the Corporation for the forty
(40) thousand dollar funding.
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DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
PROMOTIONAL PROJECTS.
Chairperson Stotlz reported that the first priority is making a professional video
combining the residential attributes and potential commercial development of Trophy
Club. She suggested using students from North Texas University to do this video which
would mean lesser costs. She also informed the Corporation that the P.R. Committee's
next meeting will concentrate on the videotape and updating the current brochure.
In turn the E.D.C. discussed that the focus of these projects be on commercial
development for increased sales tax revenues. They also suggested the coordination of
goals with the Vision and Finance Committees and the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The Corporation agreed to give the Public Relations Committee clear
expectations on budgeted projects.
TCEDC TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING AND CONVENE INTO REGULAR
SESSION.
Director Engelbeck made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m. Director
Carter seconded; motion passed unanimously.
REGULAR SESSION
TCEDC TO CONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION.
Director Carter made a motion to convene into regular session. Director Engelbeck
seconded; motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE EARLY
WARNING SYSTEM.
Director Engelbeck made a motion to not exceed $42,000.00 and to limit two (2) sirens to
Trophy Club for funding the early warning system. This motion amended his September
21, 1998 motion of $40,000.00. Vice -President Cates seconded; motion passed
unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PUBLIC
RELATIONS COMMITTEE PROMOTIONAL PROJECTS.
Director Engelbeck made a motion to allocate $30,000.00 for preparation of the video
with the inclusion of a detailed outline of the presentation to promote both the residential
and commercial aspects of Trophy Club. Director Livers seconded.
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After lengthy discussion Director Engelbeck withdrew his motion. He then made a
motion to allocate up to forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00) to the Public Relations
Committee with thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) designated for the video tape, three
thousand dollars ($3,000.00) for the brochure update and printing, and the remainder for
any other projects selected. Director Livers seconded; motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE STUDY OF AREA E.D.C.'S.
The Directors discussed contacting other area E.D.C.'s to learn what and how they
determine projects and to possibly attend their meetings.
REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES.
It was noted to amend the last paragraph of page 3 to include "if the E.D.C. makes a
finding and recommends to the Council that they promote economic growth for Trophy
Club."
Director Carter then made motion to accept the minutes as amended. Director Cates
seconded; motion passed unanimously.
REVIEW AND APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS.
Director Carter made a motion to accept the unaudited financial reports ending 9/30/98.
Director Engelbeck seconded; motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS.
Topics of discussion included:
1. Postponing selection for the vacancy of the Corporation's
Secretary until all Directors are present.
2. Concerns of the overly strict rules and regulations for developers
and contractors, which drive up the prices of homes. (weight
restrictions for concrete trucks)
3. Asking Public Works Director. Bill LeGrand, why in the
development "The Lakes of Trophy Club" the water runs under
rather than over the spillway.
4. Contacting the Animal Control Officer about the coyotes living in
the culverts of same subdivision.
5. Announcing the next Vision Committee meeting for October 22.
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Director Livers made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Director Carter seconded; motion
passed unanimously. The next scheduled meeting is November 9, 1998
Terry Christlieb
President
Karen Sadri
Recording Secretary