Minutes EDC 4B 08/10/1998MINUTES OF RLGULAR SESSION
ECONONMIC DEVELGPMENT CORPORATION
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
August 10, 1998
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Economic Development Corporation of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a
Regular session August 10, 1998. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the
Town and was open to the public.
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
Terry Christlieb
President
Pam Cates
Vice -President (7:10)
Paul Zigler
Treasurer
John Carter
Director
Marshall Engelbeck
Director
DIRECTORS ABSENT:
Dan Heath
Secretary
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Karen Sadri
Staff Liaison
Lou Opipare
Fire Chief
Brian Chambers
Webmaster
James Johnson
T.U. Electric, Manager
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
President Christlieb called the meeting to order and announced a quorum at 7:07 p.m.
APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 8, AND JULY 13,1998:
After Treasurer Zigler requested that the minutes of June 8`h be corrected to reflect his attendance,
Director Carter made a motion to accept the amended minutes. Director Engelbeck seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer Zigler then made a motion to accept the minutes of July 13`h as written. Director
Engelbeck seconded; motion passed unanimously.
APPROVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ENDING JULY 31,1998:
After Treasurer Zigler reviewed the Corporation's monthly statements, Director Carter made a
motion to accept the July statements as presented. Director Engelbeck seconded; motion passed
unanimously.
To accommodate one of the guests, President Christlieb moved to agenda item 6:
REPORT BY TRESURER ZIGLER ON THE DEVELOMENT OF THE TROPHY CLUB
WEBSITE:
Webmaster Chambers explained and answered questions regarding the areas and functions of the
Website. All Corporation members were highly complimentary of his work and suggested the
inclusion of a Town map and adding links by commercial businesses.
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The meeting returned to agenda item 4: INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR VACANCY ON
THE BOARD:
A. James O. Hicks
B. Jon M. Livers
C. Bob Petrach
Due to a staff miscommunication, agenda item 4 was tabled to September 14, 1998.
REPORT FROM TREASURER ZIGLER ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 1998 -1999 -BUDGET.
Treasurer Zigler explained how the budget was created based on a 10% increase in revenues. The
consensus of the Corporation was $80.000.00 for capital expenditures this fiscal year.
It was noted that the Public Relations Committee present project information with estimated costs
at the September meeting.
DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING STATE OF TEXAS
REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS.
Discussion ensued regarding this report which was filed in February, and the need for more
diversification in order to have true economic development.
DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING THE NORTH TEXAS
COMMISSION.
Because the Corporation needed further information, agenda item 8 was also tabled to September
14.
DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED NEW
PROJECT: EARLY WARNING SYSTEM.
Fire Chief, Lou Opipare, explained the difference between audible (sirens) and electronic (low
wattage radio,the internet, cable T.V.) warning systems for a major emergency. He also noted
that electronic systems need a license for emergency broadcasting.
He informed the Corporation that the current D.P.S. building was designed as an Emergency
Operations Center with a separate power panel for the computer and communications rooms and
overall lighting.
Chief Opipare asked the the E.D.C. to consider funding a Town warning system and an auxiliary
diesel or LPG generator for the D.P.S. building.
Directors of the Corporation suggested approaching the Towns of Westlake, Roanoke, and
Marshall Creek and the energy companies for interlocal cooperativeness.
The Corporation then tabled this issue until September's meeting in order to receive an itemized
proposal with time lines and deadlines for total costs.
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OTHER MATTERS:
Director Engelbeck explained that the newNy created "Ten Year Vision Plan Committee"
consists of 25 members from the Town's committees, developers, clergy, schools, and residents.
Its main goal is to prioritize the development of the Corps of Engineers
property for community recreation.
ADJOURN:
Director Engelbeck made a motion to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. Treasurer Zigler seconded; motion
passed unanimously.
Terry Christlieb
President
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Pam Cates
Vice -President