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McKinney Community Development Corporation
Regular Board Meeting
September 24, 2009
The McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) met in regular session in the Dowdy conference room located at 321 N. Central Expressway, Suite 200, McKinney, Texas, at 8:00 A.M. on September 24, 2009.
Board members present were Chair Ray Eckenrode, Vice-chair Bill Campbell, Dr. Carrie Alfieri, Joe Maxey, David Melton, T.J. Lane, and Tracy Rath. Council liaison Geralyn Kever was absent. Councilman Pete Huff was in attendance. Staff present was Executive Director Mike Gibson and Administrative Assistant Connie Gibson. There were several guests present.
Mr. Eckenrode called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. He asked for discussion and action on the board minutes for August 27, 2009. There was no discussion. Joe Maxey made a motion to approve the minutes. T.J. Lane seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously (7-0).
The financial report was brought by Jason Weeks, assistant finance director for the City. He reported that the sales tax receipts for August were $851,645. This is down approximately 1% from August, 2008. The sales tax summary for the month of September is $610,187. This is down approximately 9% from September, 2008. There are two more months of sales tax receipts before the end of the fiscal year. The projected amount for the year is a little over eight million dollars.
Mr. Eckenrode called for a public hearing to discuss, consider and act on an application submitted by McKinney Boys and Girls Club requesting five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for renovation and repair of the Club building. Mr. Gibson briefly discussed past projects MCDC has funded with Boys and Girls Club. He then introduced Tanya Greene, Chief Executive Officer. She stated that the Boys and Girls Club offers many programs for kids and parents. There are after school programs and parenting classes available. The McKinney Club building is forty years old. The plumbing and air conditioning are original. One of the five air conditioning units is unusable. The flooring and plumbing in the restrooms need to be replaced. Currently the building does not meet ADA standards. There are 585 members at the Club registered since January. Dr. Carrie Alfieri asked what the anticipated amount that will be received from other grants might be. The answer was between $50,000 and $100,000. T.J. Lane asked if the Boys and Girls Club were to get the same amount that the Frisco Club received from various foundations, and the full $500,000 from MCDC, how close would that get them to the total amount needed. Ms. Greene answered that they would be within $25,000 to $50,000 of the total needed. T.J. Lane asked where the funds for operating expenses come from. She stated the BGCCC is 90% funded by United Way, there are four special events yearly, extensive grant applications, and corporate sponsorships. Mr. Eckenrode stated that there are two large applications before the board. He would like to table them, or partially fund the application. T.J. Lane stated that he understands the concern about expenditures. He stated the service the Boys & Girls Club provides to the community is critical. He would support full funding. Ray Eckenrode stated that he agreed that Boys & Girls Club does good work. His concerns are related to the current budget and the strategic plan. David Melton stated that this application is vital to the community. With the downturn in the economy, the Boys & Girls Club offers a lifeline to a lot of children that don’t have any other lifeline. Joe Maxey added that he has been impressed with the quality of kids he has seen at the Club. He felt that a decision should be made now. Mr. Maxey asked for the opinion of new board member Kevin Griffin. He stated that he would support this project. He would like to see them look for a local contractor. Carrie Alfieri asked if there would be any support for pulling a few items out of the application to fund. Ms. Greene stated that if that were done the air conditioning, flooring, fire and sprinkler system, and electrical would be a priority. Joe Maxey made a motion to close the public hearing. Bill Campbell seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed (7-0). Bill Campbell made a motion to approve the total amount of the application with the suggestion that they use a McKinney contractor, if possible.. T.J. Lane seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed (4-2) with Ray Eckenrode and Carrie Alfieri opposing, and Tracy Rath refraining from voting.
The next item on the agenda was a public hearing to discuss, consider and act on an application submitted by the City of McKinney Fire Department requesting $234,023 for the fire museum. David Melton recused himself from the discussion and vote, but asked to remain in the room to listen to the presentation. Mr. Gibson gave a brief introduction and introduced Mark Wallace, Fire Chief of McKinney. The assistant Fire Chief, Neal Howard, was also in attendance. They hope to restore a 1924 fire engine, erect a bronze statue of Sam Burk, and purchase other needed equipment. The fire department is working to establish the fire museum as 501C (3) non-profit status. This will open up more grant opportunities. Tracy Rath made a motion to close the public hearing. Joe Maxey seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously (6-0). Mrs. Rath made a motion to fund the application as submitted. Carrie Alfieri asked if some of the items could be brought to the board as promotional funding. Mr. Gibson suggested funding all the application. Dr. Alfieri stated she would want to separate the items out. T.J. Lane made the comment that he agreed with Dr. Alfieri, and the timing right now is not good to fund some of the items included in the application. There was no second made on the motion. Carrie Alfieri made the motion to approve the staff recommended amount of $124,383 for the project. T.J. Lane seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed (5-1) with Ray Eckenrode opposing.
Chair Eckenrode recognized the outgoing board members and stated their service to the board was greatly appreciated. Mr. Gibson made presentations to Joe Maxey, David Melton and Carrie Alfieri.
Joe Maxey left the meeting at 9:39 A.M.
Mr. Gibson gave the Executive Directors report next. There was discussion on the date of the October meeting. October 15th was the date that was decided on.
There was some discussion about the promotional funding on the Boys & Girls Club event. The event had been rescheduled due to rain. There was also a question brought up about past funding on the Boys & Girls Club building. There was discussion on whether or not MCDC had funded the roof replacement in the past.
There was no Parks and Recreation report. There was no MEDC report given. Bill Campbell gave the Chamber report. He stated the new president had started on September 21st. There will be a Chamber reception on the 24th for her. The Chamber will be moving to the Summit building on October 8th.
Mr. Gibson stated that the attorneys will probably be at the October 15th meeting to review the O & S lawsuit.
David Melton made a motion to adjourn. Carrie Alfieri seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously (6-0). The meeting adjourned at 9:51 A.M.
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RAY ECKENRODE - Chairman
Attest:
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Connie Gibson – Board Secretary
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