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McKinney Community Development Corporation
Regular Board Meeting
October 15, 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 October 15, 2009.
Board members present were Chair Ray Eckenrode, James Lane, Tracy Rath, Jason Burress, George Fuller, Kevin Griffin, and council liaison Geralyn Kever. 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 8:02 A.M. He introduced the three new board members – Jason Burress, George Fuller, and Kevin Griffin. Sandy Hart, City Secretary, administered the oath of office to the new board members. Vice-chair Bill Campbell entered the meeting at 8:03 A.M. The first order of business was to elect a Chairman and Vice-chairman. Mr. Eckenrode announced that the voting would be done by written nomination and written vote. The nominations and voting were tallied and Ray Eckenrode was elected Chairman. The same process was done for Vice-chair. Bill Campbell was elected Vice-chair.
Mr. Eckenrode called for discussion and action on the minutes for the September 24, 2009 board meeting. Geralyn Kever expressed concern with the wording used for the motion regarding the Boys and Girls Club project. The words “caveat that they use a McKinney contractor” was changed to read “suggestion that they use a McKinney contractor, if possible.” There was a change on the vote count for the Boys and Girls Club agenda item. Tracy Rath made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Kevin Griffin seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously (7-0).
Jason Weeks brought the September, 2009 financials. The sales tax receipts for the month of September were $610,187. This is down approximately 9.1% from September, 2008. October, 2009 sales tax receipts were $595,791. This is down 5.7% from October, 2008. Allen, Texas was up .5%, Frisco down 12.1%, and Plano, Texas down 7%. The projected budget amount is $8.1 million dollars. The audited report should be out in March.
Chairman Eckenrode called for a change in the agenda. He called for discussion on the date for future board meetings. The consensus of the group was that the fourth Thursday of the month will remain the regular board date. There was discussion on the date for the board retreat in November. No date was decided on.
The Executive Directors report was given next. He stated that the Parks Department would be bringing an application in November, and also the Streets Department would be bringing a request for benches and shelters for CCART stops. Mr. Gibson showed the board the MCDC page that will appear in the City annual report. He went over an attorney billing with the board. He announced the date for the Christmas party would be December 8th. Mr. Gibson stated that MCDC had been asked to sponsor the Rotary Christmas Parade for the amount of $1,500.
The leasing of a new color printer/copier for the MCDC office was the next item on the agenda. There were no objections to the lease of a new copier.
Mr. Gibson discussed some of the 2009-2010 budget items. The board discussed postponing making a decision until after the board retreat in November. Bill Campbell made a motion to table the budget items. Kevin Griffin seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously (7-0).
The board/liaison reports were next on the agenda. There was no Parks and Recreation report. Jim Young brought the MEDC report. He stated that MEDC has been working with a graphic design firm that will bring around twenty jobs to McKinney. A manufacturing company is looking to build a 50,000 square foot facility, bringing up to one hundred jobs. Blue Mountain energy will be relocating to Airport road. MEDC will be subsidizing rent to Perfectly Green, an emerging technology company that converts used cooking oil to fuel. They will also subsidize rent to HIE for two years.
Bill Campbell brought the Chamber report. He stated that the Chamber quarterly luncheon was scheduled for October 20th. The State of the Community luncheon would be held on November 5th. The new Chamber president has been in McKinney and working several weeks. The Chamber offices have moved to the Summit building.
The discussion of the MCDC Strategic Plan was the next item on the agenda. Randy Pennington was in attendance to discuss the draft strategic plan and answer any questions. The board gave input on the strategic plan, and discussed items to be outlined during the board retreat.
Chair Eckenrode announced the board would move into Executive Session. The meeting was called into Executive Session at 9:31 A.M.
The meeting was called into Open Session at 10:35 A.M.
Mr. Eckenrode asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tracy Rath made a motion to adjourn. George Fuller seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
The meeting was adjourned at 10:36 A.M.
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RAY ECKENRODE – Chairman
Attest:
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Connie Gibson – Board Secretary
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