Minutes EDC 4B 10/11/1999October 11, 1999
STATE OF TEXAS
The Economic Development Corporation of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a
Regular session October 11, 1999. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the
Town and was open to the public.
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
Terry Christlieb
John Carter
Scott Smith
James Hicks
DIRECTORS ABSENT:
Paul Zigler
Pam Cates
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Jim Buxton
Renae Gonzales
Marshall Engelbeck
David Garlitz
Darin Davis
Andrew Afifi
Bonita Turner
Pam Irwin
Jodi Ashby
Susan Edstrom
President
Director
Director
Director
Treasurer
Director
Staff Liaison
Recording Secretary
Mayor
Resident
Resident
Resident
Public Relations Committee
Public Relations Committee
Public Relations Committee
Council/Public Relations Committee
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
President Christlieb called the meeting to order and announced a quorum at 6:37 p.m.
PRESENTATION BY PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE REGARDING NEW
PROMOTIONAL VIDEO:
President Christlieb began with Agenda Item 3. Pam Irwin and Bonita Turner from the Public
Relations Committee presented the completed promotional video of Trophy Club to EDC. The
Directors and audience viewed the video.
PRESENTATION BY MAYOR ENGELBECK REGARDING FUNDING REGIONAL
DEVELOPMENT GROUPS. DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION:
President Christlieb returned to Agenda Item 2. Mayor Engelbeck requested $11,000 from EDC
for membership fees and additional expenses related to economic development. The
membership fees were for RTCW Chamber of Commerce $2,000, Northwest Community
Partnership $1,500, and Metroport Cities $1,500. The additional expenses were for Supplemental
Fund Drive Metroport Cities $5,000 and Expenses related to hosting meetings $1,000. Director
Carter made a motion to request a public hearing at the next meeting November 8, 1999. Director
Smith seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
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INTERVIEW BOARD APPLICANTS:
Applicant Linn Brown withdrew his application. Applicant Michael Laumann could not attend
the meeting. Applicants Darin Davis and David Garlitz were present and were interviewed by the
Board to fill the position vacated by Jon Livers.
DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING P/R FUNDING
REQUESTS:
No action taken. The Directors requested additional information and updates on the P/R's request
for 99-00 funding. Director Hicks made a motion to put on the next agenda. Director Carter
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES:
Director Carter made a motion to accept the corrected minutes from the August 91h meeting.
Director Hicks seconded. President Christlieb voted for, Director Smith abstained. Director
Smith made a motion to accept the September 13, 1999 minutes as written. Director Carter
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
REVIEW AND APPROVE FINANCIAL REPORT:
Director Hicks made a motion to accept the financial report as written. Director Smith seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS:
A consensus was taken and the Board will appoint David Garlitz to fill the vacancy at the next
meeting on November 8, 1999. The Board requests the sales tax increase be put on the Town
Council's next agenda.
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Director Carter made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Director Hicks seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
Terry ChAsdieb Pam Cates
President Vice -President
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