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Minutes EDC 4B 05/09/2005NOTICE OF WORKSHOP/REGULAR SESSION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 4B TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB MAY 9, 2005 6:30 P.M. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DENTON The Economic Development Corporation 4B of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Workshop/Regular Session on May 9, 2005. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public. DIRECTORS PRESENT: James Hicks Andy Hayes Rebecca Shuman Amanda Foust Ralph Scoggins DIRECTORS ABSENT: Doyle Nicholson, Bill Devlin STAFF AND GUEST (S) PRESENT: Sharon Huppert Roger Unger Jan Woodruff President Secretary — Departed approx 7:30pm Director Director Director Vice -President Treasurer EDC Clerk Staff Liaison Former EDC Clerk WORKSHOP SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM. 2. DISCUSSION OF REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS. 3. ADJOURN WORKSHOP SESSION. REGULAR SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM. President Hicks called the Regular Session to order at 6:50 p.m., and announced that there was a quorum. 2. RECOGNITION OF FORMER EDC 4B CLERK, JAN WOODRUFF. President Hicks recognized and awarded a plaque to Jan Woodruff for her dedication and involvement. 3. DEVELOPER'S REPORT. Roger Unger gave a report on an inquiry the Town received from a hotel in reference to preliminary incentives and construction on the 16 acres at Trophy Wood. 4. DISCUSSION REGARDING 2005-06 PRELIMINARY BUDGET PRESENTED TO TOWN COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. Roger Unger led a discussion. 5. DISCUSSION REGARDING SALES TAX FORECAST AND MODEL USED. Roger Unger informed the Board of the sales tax projection for the current year; i.e., alcohol, rooftops, and medical center diagnostic equipment. 6. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE MISALIGNMENT OF THE TOWN'S RESOLUTIONS FOR EDC 4A AND EDC 4B. Director Shuman questioned Roger Unger in reference to Town creating resolutions to match up with law. The question was posed as to limited effectiveness. A discussion was held and clarification communicated. It was suggested that the Task Force request to placed on the Council's agenda any long range planning and evaluation of where the EDCs stand. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 413 May 9, 2005 Page Two 7. DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING. Director Shuman expressed concerns in reference to the Task Force and the committee's guidance of developing solutions to essential questions about the Town's future appearance/package; i.e. demographic information, a survey to solicit input from the residents. The Board agreed to analyze the DR Horton plan in conjunction with the collected demographics. EDC 4B along with the Task Force would have interest in submitting a proposal for the Council. 8. DISCUSSION OF UPDATES TO FORM "ACTION ITEMS LOG". Tabled until next meeting. 9. DISCUSSION OF UPDATES TO FORM "FUNDING REQUEST LOG". Tabled until next meeting. 10. DISCUSSION OF UPDATES TO FORM "ISSUE ITEMS LOG". Tabled until next meeting. 11. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES. Director Shuman made a motion to approve the April 11, 2005 meeting minutes. Director Scoggins seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 12. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. March 2005 financials tabled until next meeting. 13. OTHER BUSINESS. Director Foust will send a communication to the Board in reference to a Task Force update. 14. ADJOURN REGULAR SESSION. Director Scoggins made a motion to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Director Shuman seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. James Hicks President Andy Hayes Secretary