7:00 PM
APRIL 9, 2008 IDC SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
SPECIAL CALLED JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY OF RED OAK
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008 – 7:00 PM
RED OAK CITY HALL
200 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY
RED OAK, TEXAS
MINUTES
Board Members Present:
Board Members Absent:
Jim Robnett, President
Ron Wilson, Vice President
Clint Byers, Treasurer
Brian Smart, Secretary
Chandra Patton, Member
Staff Present:
Scott Albert, City Manager
Dana Argumaniz, Administrative Assistant
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Robnett called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the March 6, 2008, Special Called Meeting of the Red Oak Industrial Development Corporation.
Member Patton made the motion, seconded by Secretary Smart to accept the minutes as read. The motion was unanimous.
B. Discussion and possible action concerning the sale of a lot in the Red Oak Industrial Park to Kids University for the use of a private school.
No discussion or action taken on this item.
Item D. was presented prior to Item C., NEW BUSINESS.
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.
D. Discussion regarding an update from Duke Realty concerning the Red Oak Industrial Park.
Curt Hefner with Duke Realty updated the Industrial Development Corporation on their progress in the Red Oak Industrial Park. Marketing materials such as a property listing and site plan to go on Duke’s website as well as Union Pacific’s website. Curt will be providing the Board with monthly reports.
III. ADJOURNMENT
Secretary Smart made the motion, seconded by Treasurer Byers to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. The motion was unanimous.
Submitted by: ________________________
Jim Robnett, President
Attested: _______________________________
Brian Smart, Secretary
SPECIAL CALLED JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY OF RED OAK
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008 – 7:00 PM
RED OAK CITY HALL
200 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY
RED OAK, TEXAS
MINUTES
| Board Members Present: | Board Members Absent: |
|
Jim Robnett, President |
Ron Wilson, Vice President |
|
Clint Byers, Treasurer |
|
|
Brian Smart, Secretary |
|
|
Chandra Patton, Member |
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| Staff Present:
Scott Albert, City Manager Dana Argumaniz, Administrative Assistant |
|
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Robnett called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the March 6, 2008, Special Called Meeting of the Red Oak Industrial Development Corporation.
Member Patton made the motion, seconded by Secretary Smart to accept the minutes as read. The motion was unanimous.
B. Discussion and possible action concerning the sale of a lot in the Red Oak Industrial Park to Kids University for the use of a private school.
No discussion or action taken on this item.
Item D. was presented prior to Item C., NEW BUSINESS.
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.
D. Discussion regarding an update from Duke Realty concerning the Red Oak Industrial Park.
Curt Hefner with Duke Realty updated the Industrial Development Corporation on their progress in the Red Oak Industrial Park. Marketing materials such as a property listing and site plan to go on Duke’s website as well as Union Pacific’s website. Curt will be providing the Board with monthly reports.
III. ADJOURNMENT
Secretary Smart made the motion, seconded by Treasurer Byers to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. The motion was unanimous.
Submitted by: ________________________
Jim Robnett, President
Attested: _______________________________
Brian Smart, Secretary
