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VAEDC Minutes – 10 24 14

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2015-01-20

VAN ALSTYNE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING

228 E. Marshall

VAN ALSTYNE, TEXAS

Friday, October 24, 2014

Call to Order & Introduction of Guest(s): Called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Board President Arthur Atteberry upon arrival by Kaaren Teuber. Quorum was present.

Absent: Nathan Petri; Nick Williams

Guest(s): None:

Present: Arthur Atteberry; Kaaren Teuber; Timmerle Kelly; City Manager Frank Baker; April Edwards and Kanita Larkins

  • Minutes of Previous Meeting(s): The minutes for the September 26, 2014 Regular Meetings were reviewed by the board members. Kaaren Teuber made a motion to accept the minutes. Arthur Atteberry seconded the motion. Motion carried.
  • Treasurer’s Report: The financial reports for the month of September 2014 were reviewed by the board members. Arthur Atteberry made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Kaaren Teuber seconded the motion. Motion carried.
  • Update regarding maintenance and future plans for Industrial Park: Kanita Larkins reports that the signs she ordered from Got Signs in Anna, Texas for the three lots at Industrial Park have come in and invited the board members to look at the finished signs. Kanita Larkins informed the board members that it appears that the entrance sign to the Industrial Park had been hit and most of the sign was knocked over and destoyed. She has contacted a bricklayer, Jack Crockett, and he provided an estimate of $1,200.00 to repair the sign and carry off the broken concrete. Kaaren Teuber inquired if there were other options for the entrance sign that are available. This matter will be tabled to explore other types of entrance signs. Additionally, the electric lights had also been damaged and Grayson-Collin Electric Co-Op checked the sight to determine that the wires were dead and therefore not a safety risk. They also determined that the meter had been removed and would need to be replaced. Kanita Larkins is in the process of obtaining estimates and has received one from Brothers Electrical Services in the amount of $930.00. She will obtain two more estimates. Kanita Larkins also reports that she will be marking off the three lots so that Chris Baas can begin mowing.
  • Update on Palladium: City Manager Frank Baker reports that there will be a meeting on Wednesday, October 29th with a representative of Palladium, Dr. Spies-Superintendent/Van Alstyne ISD, Bill Benton and the City to review all the improvements to Van Alstyne that will provide more points for the application process in 2015.
  • Retire in Texas: Kanita Larkins reports she represented Van Alstyne as a certified Retire in Texas community at the Texas State Fair on October 3, 2014. She was provided a kiosk and was set up outside under a pergola at the entrance of the Food and Fiber Pavilion’s Wine Garden. She had the opportunity to provide information to the persons visiting this section of the State Fair. She estimates she gave out approximately twenty-five (25) packets. As the space was free, it was worth the time and effort to get the information out that Van Alstyne is a certified Retire in Texas community.
  • Upcoming Training & Seminars: Kaaren Teuber, Timmerle Kelly, and Kanita Larkins are registered to attend the Women in Economic Development Conference on November 18-19, 2014 at Dallas. There will be training on the most recent updates for the Public Information Act and Open Government Act at the Grayson County Courthouse on Friday, November 7, 2014. Kanita Larkins asked that those interested in attending let her know before October 30, 2014.
  • Update on SWOT Analysis Workshop: Kanita Larkins reports that the second SWOT Analysis Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Comments of President, Mayor and City Manager: President Arthur Atteberry instructed Kanita Larkins to add election of officers on next month’s agenda. City Manager Frank Baker had no comments.
  • Adjourn: A motion was made to adjourn by Kaaren Teuber. Arthur Atteberry seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m. As a result of the upcoming holidays, the November meeting will be on Friday, November 21st at 9:00 a.m. and the December meeting will be on Friday, December 19th at 9:00 a.m.Minutes respectfully taken by Kanita Larkins                          10/24/2014

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