11/17/2008-CC-Minutes-Work SessionMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL MEETING WORKSESSION
NOVEMBER 17, 2008
MEMBER5
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Higgs, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Robert Patton,
Councilman Mike Walker, Councilman Thomas Muir.
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Glenn Ervin
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Mike Brice, City Secretary/Asst. City Manager Rose Chavez,
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1. Call Meeting to Order.
Mayor called meeting to order.
2. Presentation by the Lake Ray Roberts Association.
Ed Phillips, representing Lake Ray Roberts Association (LRRA), addressed the
Council with a Power Point presentation concerning this non-profit organization
whose officers and board of directors are volunteers. The mission, functions and
goals of this association are to develop marketing plans that includes targeting
advertising and promotions in an effort to attract and retain Lake Ray Roberts'
tourist and weekend visitors. The association is contacting all small cities around
the Lake in an effort to promote Lake Ray Roberts. Mr. Phillips' presentation
included the impacts and economic benefits of the association. The LRRA consists
of residents and area businesses in developing Lake Ray Roberts as a significant
upper, middle, and moderate income tourist and recreational destination. Mr.
Phillips continued in explaining the incentives of joining the LRRA.
The discussion continued concerning the Association involvement with the Corps of
Engineers, the Federal Government, and other entities.
Councilman Patton thanked Mr. Phillips for the presentation and advised this
would be something the Council will need to study further.
The City Manager indicated he met with Mr. Phillips about a month or so ago and
met with the new owners of the Marina. The new owners have a lot of plans for the
development of the Marina. They came from Lake Texoma where they helped with
another marina and are experienced in dealing with the Corps of Engineers and
know what that entails. He was pleased with the meeting and with the expertise of
these people in dealing with the all the red tape of federal and state government. It
takes persistence, and this is the experience that Ed Phillips brings to the table.
This association will help all the communities, businesses, and entities around the
lake in an effort to communicate with each other. This is an advantage to Sanger
and to all the towns around the lake. He has asked that Mr. Phillips place him on
his e-mail list.
Mr. Phillips advised that from a community standpoint there are some inexpensive
things that can be done in an effort to promote the lake that would benefit Sanger.
Discussion continued. Mr. Phillips advised the association is still in the formation
stages.
3. Overview of Items on Regular Agenda.
4. Adjournment.
Mayor Higgs adjourned the meeting.