05/30/2023-4B-Minutes-Regular4B DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 30, 2023, 2022, 6:00 PM
4B DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING – 201 BOLIVAR STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
There being a quorum, John Payne called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
John Payne led the board in the Invocation and Pledge.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Board Member, Place 1 Guy Saenz
Board member, Place 2 John Payne
Board Member, Place 3 Stephanie Wood
Board Member, Place 4 Beverly Howard
Board Member, Place 5 Jeff Springer
Board Member, Place 6 Eddie Piercy
Board Member, Place 7 Carrie Bilyeu
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBER PRESENT
Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw, Administrative Assistant Emily Higgins
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No citizens came forward to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration and possible action on 4B minutes from 3-28-2023.
Jeff Springer motioned to approve the minutes from March 28, 2023 board meeting.
Seconded by Eddie Piercy. All voted YAY.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Discussion on the Miracle League Field
Director Bradshaw explains the annual membership fee is $500 and once membership is
approved, we should receive more resources regarding the Miracle League. Bradshaw goes
on to explain the entire project could cost 1.5 million or more, depending on what the board
wants to include in the project. Bradshaw also mentions the current plans for the future
sports park could change with the Miracle Field and the entire project may have to be done
in phases. Board member Payne mentions this project will be a great opportunity for our
community. Board members Howard and Saenz also agreed this project will be great for
Sanger. Member Piercy inquired about maintaining the fields and if the Softball Association
will be involved. Bradshaw will meet with the Parks Director and Assistant City Manager and
provide an update to the board at the next meeting.
3. Discussion on the 4B Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
Director Bradshaw goes over the budget. Bradshaw explains the increase in marketing is for
an economic development video that will be split with 4A. Professional Services is for
conceptual drawings for the Downtown Park and Miracle League Field and for Retail
Recruitment Services. Bradshaw goes on to explain what Retail Recruitment Services do.
Board Member Payne asked Bradshaw to provide examples and success stories for the next
meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
4. Consideration and possible action on amending the Property Enhancement Incentive
Program application for 311 N. 4th Street, Sanger, Texas.
Director Bradshaw explains that the applicant is requesting the completion date for the
façade improvements be extended by 90 days because the doors and awnings have not
been delivered. She says they are on back order and it may take another 3 weeks or longer
before the items are delivered.
Eddie Piercy motioned to extend the project completion date by 90 days. Seconded by
Carrie Bilyeu. All voted YAY.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No items were discussed.
ADJOURN
Board member Payne adjourns the meeting at 7:06 p.m.