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02/25/1999-4B-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: 4B Corporation February 25, 1999 PRESENT: Net Annstrong, Teny Jones, Steve Hollingsworth, Beverly Branc~ Glenn Ervin ABSENT: Chuck Tucker, Beverly Howard OTHERS PRESENT: City Secretary Rose Chavez, Julia Beavers l. Net Annstrong called meeting to order. 2. a) b) Approve Minutes: Disbursements CONSENT AGENDA November 24, 1998 Teny Jones asked about sales tax on the invoice from the Attorney General. Rose indicated they had not gotten a tax exempt number, and were subject to sales tax until they get one. Brief Discussion. Teny Jones moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Steve Hollingsworth seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Discuss, Consider and Possible Action on Railroad Park. Net Annstrong indicated as of February the board has $23,740.13 in the account less the expenses to go out, which is $632.00. Discussed Grant application. Nel Annstrong addressed a letter that the City Administrator had shown to her, Rose made copies of the letter for the board, she indicated the letter was supposed to be from the board saying they will pledge $325,000.00 to the Railroad Park. Ms. Annstrong indicated she felt the board should support the park, but felt the city should be obligated for part of that money. Julia Beavers indicated Jeff Krueger had sent in a letter stating that he will give them In- Kind services for grading and leveling. She indicated they can not use grant funds for planning and engineering, but 4B money can be used for engineering costs. Julia Beavers indicated the city could give them In-Kind services, and indicated there were others who are willing to donate services. Discussion. Julia Beavers indicated Curtis Gilley's company is going to do the plumbing. Discussion concerning concession stand. Net Annstrong indicated she is in favor of completing the park, but they need to say they will spend approximately $325,000.00, or something other than just the figure of $325,000.00. Net Annstrong suggested they come up with a way to say they give them total support, monetary, or whatever is needed, but not to put a figure to it. Ms. Annstrong indicated they could list the people who are donating In-Kind services in the grant. Julia Beavers indicated she would like to see engineering studies done. Board instructed Rose to contact the City Engineer, Mark Hill, regarding studies on the park. Discussed completion of the ball park. Discussion regarding funds from the 4B Corporation. Motion was made by Beverly Branch that the 4B Development Board will commit to donate funds from the City of Sanger half-cent sales tax funds in order to complete the proposed improvements to Railroad Park to be completed within grant time limits. Seconded by Glenn Ervin. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Any Other Such Matters. Nel Annstrong instructed Rose to contact Beverly Howard to write checks, and for her to contact a bond agency to get bonded. Board agreed to get an estimate for engineering fees for the park, and to ask City Council if they can contact the City Engineer for this estimate. 4. Steve Hollingsworth moved to adjourn. Seconded by Beverly Branch. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. Approved