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05/04/2006-4B-Minutes-Regular;· Minutes: Sanger Texas Development Corporation May 4, 2006 Members Present: Others Present: President Nel Armstrong, Beverly Branch, Thomas Muir, Kim Shaw, John Springer, Glenn Ervin Cecile Carson, Economic Development Director and Rose Chavez, City Secretary/Asst. City Manager, Paul Edelman, Victor Ortiz, Brad Rozh, Sharon Rozh, Trenten Simmons, Cynthia Simmons, Seth McDoi:man(940-231- 1032), Shane Sweeney, Rani Poroz 1. President Nel Armstrong Called Meeting to Order. 2. Discuss Update Improvements on PresbyterianChurch Restoration -Historical Site at 403 N. 7th Street. President Armstrong gave an update on the Project for the Restoration of the Presbyterian Church. The doors.and framing around the doors will be two projects that will need to be completed in the near future. She has asked the Electric Department to inspect the wiring inside the building and see what.needs to be done. She advised that they can apply for another grant; however; the grant deadline will be until the end of this year and they will award the grant sometime in 2007. This will allow time for funds to be raised to finish the building. The floors need to be replaced and there is wood on the side that has .been damaged also. President Armstrong indicated that there.has been citµen concern on the funds that hav~ been used to repair this building. She continued by giving a brief history of the building that is more than 100 years old. She indicated the school used this building years ag«:> for music classes. The building was one of the first buildings in Sanger to have a slanted floor. This building is part of Sanger's history and as President of the Historical Society their goal is to try to preserve it. President Armstrong indicated that they hope to use the building for weddings, meeting room for some of the organizations of the city, possible art and cultural displays. President Armstrong advised how the' first Phase of this project was funded. A grant by the state which was a match of .50/50 match. The 4B Board did match this and then there were funds from the Hotel Motel Tax which can be utilized for historical projects. The Historical Society which consists of about thirty members also raised some funds. The Histo,tical Society hopes to raise additional funds for the doors and framing around the door. Mr. Springer inquired as to what it would take to finish the building. President Armstrong advised that Mr. Art Weinman is the architect from Fort Worth that is supposed to be preparing a report of what needs to be done. President Armstrong advised that she hopes the painting can be done by donations. She advised that they will be back to the 4B for future funding. The building is owned by the City; however, they want to restore the building with other funding sources. 3. Discuss Park Improvements. Paul Edleman, Chairman of the Park's Board, addressed the Board to request funding for the development of a Park in the Quail Run Addition. There is approximately 7 acres and.the Parks Board has been working on this project for almost a year. Mr. Edleman proceeded to discuss their recommendation of a Park Plan, baskeball area, child playground area, and skate area for roller skating and skate boards. The City Council did approve the Park Plan at their last council meeting. Their will be a bar- be-que covered area and a walking trail. The detention pond faces the south side of the subdivision. He discuss,ed the parking in this area. Mr. Edleman advised the Parks Board is recommended the Park not be lighted. The request for funding is approximately $170,000.00. Mr. Edleman indicated that most of the residents in the neighborhood are not in objection to the Park Project. Discussion that the subdivision donated the land. There were questions as to why the developer did not build the park. Thomas Muir inquired as to how much land is available for this Park. He is in agreen.ient that this Park will not support the traffic for a soccer field; however, he would like to see a practice field. Paul Edleman indicated the project they proposed encompasses 3 acres. Discussion continued on possible land sites for parks, cost of practice soccer fields, and the disadvantages of not utilizing this area for future soccer field due to the parking. Thomas Muir inquired as to how the cost of $170,000.00 was derived. , John Henderson, Street Supt. indicated that he met with a representative from Playground Equipment who gave him estimates on the CQSt of the equipment. This gentleman al~o met with the Park's Board and discussed those estimates. John Henderson discussed that the developer would still be responsible for the sidewalks around the park and the trees. Thomas Muir inquired on the concrete cost. Mr. Edie man advised that the residents in that area were told two years ago , that a park would be built in that area. He expressed. the need for that to be done. A. ' Motion was made by Thomas Muir to place this item as a future agenda item. Seconded by Beverly Branch. Motion carried. This item will be considered as a future agenda item at the next meeting. Discussion continued. Glenn Ervin ind~cated he would like to see all the proposals on the entire project. Seth Morman, a young man who was present at the meeting, advised the Board that his dad does painting and maybe they can paint the building. 4. Discuss Goals and Objectives for Economic Development • Creation of Enterprise Zone Cecile Carson Director of Economic Developnient provided the Board with information that needed to be com,pleted in regards to the strengths and weakness of Economic Development. Ms. Carson is working on a plan for the city which will lead and implement economic development. There is a proposed request for a Master Plan that will be presented to City Co_uncil on May 15, 2006. She has met with a number of companies that are inter~sted in producing the document. Ms. Carson indicated that in creating the document it will be a living, br~athing and working plan. There will be .public participation. It includes transportation planning, lands use, public facility. Thomas Muir inquired if the Master Planning includes zoning. Ms. Carson advised that in her document she has included an item for their recommendations to changes in the zoning ordinance that will help with the implementation of the plan. She emphasized the importance of them to link together. Ms. Carson discussed the document that related to the quality of life community profile. The strengths and the advantages of the community were discussed. a. Interstate 35 and Lake Ray Roberts (need to be promoted more). b. Proximity to two major airports. · c. Proximity to the Metroplex area. d .. Proximity to two Major college campuses and one community college. e. Railroad f. Small town atmosphere and being close to big city. Discussion continued with listing the obstacles for future growth of area being Retail development, restaurants, grocery stores, and apathy to do something. The Board discussed the following and identified and ranked in order of importance. The ranki1_1g from a scale from 1-5 with the highest priority being a 5. Attracting New Industry (3), Expand Local Industry, Retail (3) & Commercial Development (4), Expand Tourism (4), Expand Community Services (4), Create a Sense of Community (4), Promoting Service B~ards (3), Downtown Revitalization (4), Lake Related Development, Create home grown businesses/entrepreneurial programs (4), Develop land plan/codes to promote community & businesses (5). Ms. Carson continued to discuss an Enterprise Zone. Sanger does not have many areas that qualify for, State Funding. She indicated that tax incentives and economic development need to be considered to offer businesses. She advised that the members review the forms she gave them, complete and return back to her. 5. Possible List of future Agenda Items. 1. Quail Run Project. 2. Scheduled meetings to be scheduled monthly. 3. Salary for the Director of Economic Development Director. 6. President Armstrong adjourned the meeting.