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05.22.2025 EDC MinutesTown of Trophy Club Economic Development Corporation Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025, 6:00 p.m., Regular Meeting 1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262 President Addington called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. EDC BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Teri Addington, President James Calaway, Secretary Greg Fox (Arrived at 6:02 p.m.) Joseph Longo Garrett Wallace EDC BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Allan Pedersen., Vice President Scott Hinshaw STAFF PRESENT Brandon Wright, Town Manager Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary Tamara Smith, Assistant to the Town Manager April Duvall, Director of Finance Matt Cox, Director of Community Development PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. REGULAR ITEMS 1. Consider approval of the April 3., 2025, Economic Development Corporation Meeting Minutes. Director Longo moved to approve the April 3, 2025, meeting minutes. Director Calaway seconded the motion. VOTE ON THE MOTION AYES: Wallace, Addington, Longo, Calaway NAPES: None ABSENT: Pederson,, Hinshaw, Fox VOTE: 4-0-3 2. Discuss the Thrive Business Grant Program. (Tamara Smith,, Assistant to the Town Manager) Tamara Smith, Assistant to the Town Manager, presented updates on Cycles I and 2 of the Thrive Business Grant Program. The board discussed the progress ofCycle 1projects, including one that passed inspection, and the rescinding of an inactive application. For Cycle Z, they reviewed outreach efforts —such as social media, newspaper ads, business visits, and Chamber of Commerce promotion —which have resulted in early interest from new applicants. Board members were encouraged to assist with further outreach using provided flyers and cards. S. Discuss and provide feedback on the draft final plan document of The Grove atTC Small Area Plan Project. (Tamara Smith, Assistant to the Town Manager) Tamara Smith presented the draft final plan and summarized feedback received from board members and staff. The board discussed the need for improvements tothe layout, grammar, and overall readability ofthe draft plan. Specific recommendations included enhancing visuals,, updating outdated or unclear figures, reducing reliance on consultant recommendations, and clarifying the market analysis and connectivity strategies. Feedback will be compiled and submitted to McAdams for revisions, then brought back to the board for final review and approval prior to submission tothe Town Council. 4. Discuss the Economic Development Corporation FY2O25-2O2G Budget. (Tamara Smith, Assistant to the Town Manager) Tamara Smith presented the proposed FY 2025-2026 EDC budget. The board discussed the proposed revenue of$77Ei25O and expenditures of$74l,763. They agreed toreduce Thrive Business Grant funding to$l5CLOOO1oallow continuation ofthe program into next year and supported maintaining $150,,000 for a new Incentive Program. The board emphasized'the importance of preserving flexibility for future opportunities, including potential use of fund balance and TIRZ funding to support strategic initiatives in the small area plan U901AW President Addington adjourned the meeting:at 6:.*2 p.m. Teri Addington, President