Minutes EDC 4B 01/11/1999January 11, 1999
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Economic Development Corporation of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a
Regular session January 11, 1999. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the
Town and was open to the public.
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Terry Christlieb
President
Pam Cates
Vice -President
Paul Zigler
Treasurer
John Carter
Director
Jon Livers
Director
DIRECTORS ABSENT:
James Hicks Secretary
Marshall Engelbeck Director
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Jim Buxton
Director of Finance
Karen Sadri
Staff Liaison
Cathy Morgas
Planning and Zoning Administrator
Lou Opipare
Fire Chief
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
President Christlieb called the meeting to order and announced a quorum at 7:09 p.m.
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING CODE ENFORCEMENT
AND ANIMAL CONTROL PROCEDURES. (Cathy Morgas, Planning and Zoning
Administrator & Lou Opipare, Fire Chief)
Chief Opipare gave an extensive presentation which included:
1. Basic Principles
2. Code Enforcement Process
3. Organizational Flow Charts
4. Operations Process
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The Chief also reported that the repetitive offenses of the Town ordinances are fences,
trailers, trash, grass & weeds, illegal dumping, signs and the C.I.A. deed restrictions. He
emphasized that the current major concern is rental properties in disrepair.
Cathy Morgas stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing Town
ordinances to tighten the language to make them more enforceable in Court cases.
Suggestions to help the code enforcement/animal control officer were:
1. Using Citizens on Patrol to report code/deed restriction violations
2. Creating a Beautification Committee
3. Attaching liens to property
4. Funding an employee for strictly full-time code enforcement
5. Issuing Certificates of Occupancy for rental properties
6. Co-ordinating with the Town C.I.A. to strengthen deed restriction enforcement
7. Utilizing the Town P.R. Committee, newsletter, and paper to promote
co-operation
8. Joining area resources to solve animal control issues
REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
MEETINGS:
Director Livers made a motion to accept the November 9, 1998 meeting minutes as
written. Treasurer Zigler seconded; motion passed with Directors Cates, Livers and
Zigler in favor and Director Carter abstaining.
Director Carter then made the motion to accept December 14, 1998 meeting minutes as
presented. President Christlieb seconded; motion passed with Directors Carter and
Christlieb in favor and Directors Cates, Livers, and Zigler abstaining.
REVIEW AND APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS:
After Director of Finance, Jim Buxton, agreed that the 1998 - 1999 Budget figures would
be input by the February meeting, Director Livers made a motion to approve the
disbursements ending December 31, 1998. Director Carter seconded; motion passed
unanimously.
DISCUSSION REGARDING CONTACT WITH OTHER AREA EDC'S.
Director Cates explained that the City of Watauga used their EDC to interview
potential businesses and that their one-half cent sales tax was strictly designated for
the Parks and Recreation Department.
As other reports were in various stages of preparation, this agenda item was tabled to
the February meeting.
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In response to Director Zigler, so far, the types of businesses in the commercial
development along Highway 114 are a dentist and restaurant.
Director Cates noted that the wet/dry issue is starting with on- premise sales by the drink.
In the fixture wine/beer sales in grocery stores will be brought before the voters.
For the next meeting the Corporation is requesting a progress report from the Public
Relations Committee. Also, an invitation is extended to the Town C.I.A. regarding
its powers to enforce deed restrictions.
For the Town's Website Webmaster Chambers is to update all committee information,
welcome Fidelity Investments Corporation to the area, and prepare for the Kaleidoscope
of Homes Tour.
ADJOURNMENT:
Director Zigler made a motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Director Livers seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
The next scheduled meeting is February 8, 1999.
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Terry Christfieb
President
Karen Sadri
Recording Secretary