CDC Meeting – Minutes for 03 13 14

Van Alstyne Community Development Corporation
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
228 East Marshall

Thursday, March 13, 2014, 6:30 p.m.

1. Call to order-Recognition of Guests: The meeting was called to order by Andrew Sikes, President of the board at 6:30 p.m.
 Present: Andrew Sikes; Billy Plake; Nancy Webb; Jeff Skinner; and Kanita Larkins
 Absent: Mark Rock
 Guests: Troy Gelsky and Wes Brown, Up Above Video; Nick Williams, VAEDC; Timmerle Kelly, VAEDC; Wendelyn Tilleman, President of Van Alstyne Chamber of Commerce

2. Up Above Video- Demonstration by Troy Gelsky and Wes Brown: Nick Williams with the Van Alstyne Economic Development Corporation requested that Mr. Gelsky provide the board members with a demonstration of their UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) equipment that is used to make videos. Because the UAV is much smaller and safer than airplanes and helicopters, it allows them to get to places that most aerial photographer could never go. Mr. Gelsky explained that they could shoot a video for VACDC and VAEDC and other businesses, the Chamber of Commerce and the schools who wish to use of the video could share in the cost of making the video. Mr. Gelsky estimated the cost to be approximately $5,000.00.

3. Wendelyn Tilleman, President of Van Alstyne Chamber of Commerce, Advertising for Fall der All: Wendelyn Tilleman submitted the Chamber’s request for VACDC to fund the advertisement for the Fall der All again this year. Last year’s Fall der All was a huge success and part of that success was attributed to the commercials on cable to viewers in McKinney, Allen, Frisco and Greenville. Board members inquired as why there was no advertising for viewers in the Texoma area. Wendelyn stated that the Annual Peanut Festival in Gainesville occurs on the same date as the Fall der All and many of the viewers in the Texoma area (Sherman and Denison) will be attending the Peanut Festival. The board requested that Wendelyn return to the next board meeting in April with estimates that include advertising in Texoma.

4. Minutes from previous meeting: The minutes from January 9, 2014 were reviewed by the board members. Nancy Webb made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Billy Plake 2nd the motion. Motion carried. The meeting for February 13, 2014 was cancelled because there was not a quorum; and therefore, no minutes.

5. Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s reports to include Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets for the months of January and February 2014 were reviewed by the board members. Billy Plake made a motion to accept the treasurer’s reports for January and February 2014. Andrew Sikes 2nd the motion. Motion carried.

6. Board Vacancies: With the recent addition of Jeff Skinner, there are now two vacancies. It is recommended that an ad be placed in the Van Alstyne Leader.

7. Museum: Kanita Larkins reports that the members of the Van Alstyne Historical Museum are currently in the process of reviewing the bids they have received for repairs to the museum.

8. “Welcome to Van Alstyne” and “Visit Historic Downtown Van Alstyne” signs – update: Kanita Larkins reports that she and Andrew Bloom with Texas Department of Public Safety are currently exchanging voice mail messages but have not had the opportunity to actually speak to each other.

9. Palladium: Kanita Larkins reports that City Council approved Palladium Van Alstyne Senior Living project. She has been working with a representative in obtaining letters of support.

10. Comments by the President, Mayor and City Manager: None.

11. Adjourn: Andrew Sikes made the motion to adjourn. Nancy Webb 2nd the motion. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:50 p.m. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2014.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Kanita Larkins 03/13/2014