7:00 PM
APRIL 9, 2008 EDC SPECIAL CALLED JOINT MEETING
SPECIAL CALLED JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY OF RED OAK
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008 – 7:00 PM
200 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY
RED OAK, TEXAS 75154
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER - President Pilarski called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Board Members Present:
Board Members Present:
Patrick Pilarski, President
Renee Hogan, Member
Margaret Comer, Vice President
Charles Daubitz, Member
Tim Lightfoot, Member
Staff Present:
Bob Eldridge, Member
Scott Albert, City Manager
Jack Edwards, Member
Dana Argumaniz, Administrative Assistant
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the February 7, 2008, Special Called Meeting of the Red Oak Economic Development Corporation.
Vice President Comer made the motion, seconded by Member Edwards, to accept the minutes as read. The motion was unanimous.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding amending the Economic Development Agreement with Anthony Properties for the relocation of the southbound I-35 exit ramp for Ovilla Rd.
Member Lightfoot made the motion, seconded by Member Eldridge to approve an amended Economic Development Agreement with Anthony Properties for the relocation of the southbound I-35 exit ramp for Ovilla Rd. for a total additional cost of $9,294.75. The motion was unanimous.
C. Discussion with Ron Holifield of Strategic Government Resources regarding the specific attributes we want and need in the new Economic Development Director.
City Manager Scott Albert introduced Ron Holifield of Strategic Government Resources who will be facilitating the City in the search for a new Economic Development Director. Holifield asked everyone in attendance at the meeting to answer two questions: 1.) what would they like to see happen in the Economic Development arena for the City of Red Oak; and 2.) what type of profile would the ideal candidate have (i.e. appearance, characteristics, skills, background, etc.). Holifield stated that he would begin preparing a brochure for distribution and will be getting that back to City Manager Scott Albert for review with him within the next couple of weeks. Holifield advised the Boards that the entire process could take up to six (6) months.
III. ADJOURNMENT
Vice President Comer made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. The motion was unanimous. Vice President Comer made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. The motion was unanimous.
Vice President Comer made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. The motion was unanimous.
Submitted by: __________________________
Patrick Pilarski, President
Attested:
Dana Argumaniz, Economic Development
Administrative Assistant
SPECIAL CALLED JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY OF RED OAK
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008 – 7:00 PM
200 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY
RED OAK, TEXAS 75154
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER - President Pilarski called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
| Board Members Present: | Board Members Present: |
|
Patrick Pilarski, President |
Renee Hogan, Member |
|
Margaret Comer, Vice President |
Charles Daubitz, Member |
|
Tim Lightfoot, Member |
Staff Present: |
|
Bob Eldridge, Member |
Scott Albert, City Manager |
|
Jack Edwards, Member |
Dana Argumaniz, Administrative Assistant |
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|
|
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the February 7, 2008, Special Called Meeting of the Red Oak Economic Development Corporation.
Vice President Comer made the motion, seconded by Member Edwards, to accept the minutes as read. The motion was unanimous.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding amending the Economic Development Agreement with Anthony Properties for the relocation of the southbound I-35 exit ramp for Ovilla Rd.
Member Lightfoot made the motion, seconded by Member Eldridge to approve an amended Economic Development Agreement with Anthony Properties for the relocation of the southbound I-35 exit ramp for Ovilla Rd. for a total additional cost of $9,294.75. The motion was unanimous.
C. Discussion with Ron Holifield of Strategic Government Resources regarding the specific attributes we want and need in the new Economic Development Director.
City Manager Scott Albert introduced Ron Holifield of Strategic Government Resources who will be facilitating the City in the search for a new Economic Development Director. Holifield asked everyone in attendance at the meeting to answer two questions: 1.) what would they like to see happen in the Economic Development arena for the City of Red Oak; and 2.) what type of profile would the ideal candidate have (i.e. appearance, characteristics, skills, background, etc.). Holifield stated that he would begin preparing a brochure for distribution and will be getting that back to City Manager Scott Albert for review with him within the next couple of weeks. Holifield advised the Boards that the entire process could take up to six (6) months.
III. ADJOURNMENT
Vice President Comer made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. The motion was unanimous. Vice President Comer made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. The motion was unanimous.
Vice President Comer made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. The motion was unanimous.
Submitted by: __________________________
Patrick Pilarski, President
Attested:
Dana Argumaniz, Economic Development
Administrative Assistant
