07-12-1994 (WEDC) Minutes MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF WYLIE, INC.
Tuesday, July 12, 1994
The Directors of the Development Corporation of Wylie, Inc. met in regular session at 4:00 PM
on Tuesday, July 12, 1994 in the Chamber of Commerce Board Room at 108 W. Marble, Wylie,
Texas. A quorum was present and notice of the meeting had been posted in the time and manner
required by law. Present were directors John Yeager, Marvin Fuller, and John Mondy;
Executive Director Charlie Womack; Mike Collins, Administrative Assistant for the City of
Wylie and Barbara LeCocq, Secretary.
The meeting was called to order by Acting President John Yeager at 4:00 PM.
ITEM NO. 1 - ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW BOARD MEMBERS - Due to the
absence of newly appointed board members, Tim Robinson and Irene Messenger, this item was
tabled.
5 ITEM NO. 2 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETING
HELD ON JUNE 14, 1994. A correction was made on item no. 4 noting that John Mondy had
been made a member of the Physicians Regional Hospital "Advisory" Board. Item no. 7 an
addition was made of "All in favor, motion carried". There being no further corrections or
additions, a motion was made by Marvin Fuller to approve the minutes as amended, second by
10 John Mondy. All in favor, motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT
ENDING JUNE 30, 1994 - Total corporate funds on 5/31/94 - $402,934.53; Income - Sales Tax
Revenue $13,081.49, interest earned $836.25, Check #428 refunded from Commonwealth $1000;
15 Funds Available during month - $417,572.15; Expenses - $10,805.26 - Petty Cash Activity -
$28.86; total corporate funds as of 6/30/94 - $407,018.15. A motion was made by Marvin
Fuller and seconded by John Mondy to approve the treasurer's report as submitted. All in favor,
motion carried.
20 ITEM NO. 4 - REPORT FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. PHYSICIANS REGIONAL
HOSPITAL: Mr. Womack stated there had been some concern the DCW's name was never listed
on the unsecured creditors list. Written confirmation was received from Mr. Joseph J.
Weilebinski, attorney for the unsecured creditors, stating the DCW has always been considered
an unsecured creditor and confirms that in the future, the corporation will be fully apprised of
25 any actions taken by the new corporation that will affect the rights of shareholders, including
distributions of stocks or stock dividends to shareholders.
JIM MEARA d/b/a/THE MEARA COMPANY: reports that D. R. Horton Homes,Inc. continues
to sell and devleop the remaining lots in his subdivision. Three lots were sold in June and
30 another three are scheduled for sale in July, for a total of 26 homes constructed in the
subdivisions since December 1993. There are negotiations between Meara and Horton Homes
for a joint venture to develop the remaining vacant land adjacent to the subdivision with Horton
building the improvements and Meara providing the land.
W.K.P. MACHINES: Mr. Peng stated he was still interested in possible relocation of his
35 manufacturing facilities from Pomona, CA but any decision will be delayed for six months.
ZLAN, LTD. has completed their move from Richardson and the last payment of DCW
committment has been paid. They are working on improvement of the grounds.
40 J.C. ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS, INC. DCW cash grant of$2000 has been delivered along
with a letter detailing the terms and conditions of our loan proposal, totaling $5500. Mr. Worley
stated he had requested the loan financing documents be furnished within a few days. They have
not yet been received.
45 S.I.R.A. Deana Woolverton and Floyd Pollan of SIRA are seeking an SBA loan in the amount
of 1.5 million dollars and in order to qualify for the loan, they need a cash infusion of$200,000.
A request was made for the DCW to provide the equity needed to qualify. It was explained that
the corporation could only provide financial assistance for the creation and retention of industrial
jobs.
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SHUTTER SHOWROOM: Mr. Craig Foster discussed the proposal approved at the June 14,
1994 meeting with the owner. They were appreciative and will begin immediately to name Wylie
as their source of sales tax revenue on all wholesale sales. This should begin generating sales
tax revenue for Wylie. Marvin Fuller and John Mondy said they would like to address
55 verification of sales tax for Shutter Showroom to qualify for the second part of the agreement.
They want copies of receipts showing how much is being deposited into Wylie's sales tax
account.
UNIVERSAL DISPLAY AND FIXTURE COMPANY: Dialog is still open with this company
60 regarding relocation to Wylie. Mr. Womack and Mike Collins have met with the prospect on two
recent occasions and feel there is still a possibility. Two sites have been offered. The preferred
site does not appear to be available at this time. First Southwest Financial, the City's financial
advisors will research the company and make a recommendation to the corporation. Need to
know if the city's investment can be protected. Principal will not personally guarantee any part
65 of the debt.
JUNE 15TH MEETING AT EAST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY: Charlie Womack attended
this important economic development meeting as an observer in the absence of the City Manager
and the Mayor. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possible formation of a Rural Rail
70 Transportation District in northeast Texas which would operate the abandoned Southern Pacific
Railroad from Mt. Pleasant to Wylie. No decisions were made but five counties were to continue
their dialog. A decision must be made soon as the Southern Pacific Transportation Company
plans to dismantle the rail line within 90 days.
75 ITEM NO. 5 - PRELIMINARY 1994 BUDGET DISCUSSION: Charlie Womack presented a
proposed budget for discussion. Projected revenues totaled $269,000; projected expenses totaled
$76,000. Revenues were projected upward by $33,000 and expenses by $7,000. It was
suggested that an additional $1000 be added to Furniture and Equipment to cover increased costs
of a computer and printer. A major portion of the increase was for contract labor, secretarial
80 assistance, up by $3400. No action required.
ITEM NO. 6 - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION - None
ITEM NO. 7 - RECESS OPEN MEETING: Open meeting recessed.
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ITEM NO. 8 - CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION: Executive session convened under Section
551-072 of the Government Code for the purpose of discussing land purchase.
ITEM NO. 9 - RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION.
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ITEM NO. 10 - CONSIDER ACTION ON ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION:
ITEM NO. 11 - ADJOURNMENT
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Submitted by:
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110 arbara LeCocq, Secretary
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