07-09-1996 (WEDC) Minutes Minutes
THE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF WYLIE,INC.
Tuesday,July 9, 1996
Board Members Present:
Marvin Fuller
J.C. Worley
John Yeager
Staff Present:
Samuel Satterwhite, Executive Director
With notice of the meeting posted in time and manner required by law and a quorum of
Board members present, the Board of Directors of the Development Corporation of Wylie,
Inc. met in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 9, 1996 in the Chamber of Commerce Board
Room at 108 W. Marble Street, Wylie, Texas.
The meeting was called to order by President John Yeager at 4:00 p.m.
ITEM NO. 1 - Discuss and Consider Approval of Minutes for the June 18, 1996
Regular Board of Directors Meeting of the Development Corporation of Wylie, Inc.
MOTION: A motion was made by Marvin Fuller and seconded by J.C. Worley to
approve the minutes for the June 18, 1996 Regular Board of Directors
Meeting of the Development Corporation of Wylie, Inc. The DCW
Board of Directors voted 3 - FOR and 0 - AGAINST in favor of the
motion.
ITEM NO. 2 - ITEM NO. 2 - Staff Reports
Staff informed the Board that the individuals which have acquired the 14 acres on 1378 are
Bobby Abbott and David Walker of Walker Fence. This new twist may effect the relocation
of Larry Little of Ace Fence due to the similarity in business. In addition, staff continues to
pursue RMSI in an effort to encourage an expansion of their operations, a local fast food
chain which has developed an interest in Wylie over the past several months, and a Chicago
company which has been brought to the DCW by TU Electric.
ITEM NO. 3 - Discuss Issues Surrounding the By-laws of the Development
Corporation of Wylie, Inc.
Based on prior instructions from the Board, Staff presented minor changes to the existing DCW
By-laws. The Board instructed staff to present the full Board with by-laws from other economic
development corporations so as to make a comparative analysis.
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ITEM NO. 4 - Discuss and Consider Issues Surrounding the Name Change to the
Development Corporation of Wylie, Inc.
In accord with previous discussions held by the DCW Board of Directors authorizing staff to
make the appropriate arrangements to change the name of the DCW to the Wylie Economic
Development Corporation, staff presented the Board with amended articles of incorporation
reflecting that change.
MOTION: A motion was made by Marvin Fuller and seconded by J.C. Worley to
amend the DCW Articles of Incorporation to reflect a name change to
the Wylie Economic Development Corporation. The DCW Board of
Directors voted 3 - FOR and 0 - AGAINST in favor of the motion.
ITEM NO. 5 - Discuss and Consider Options for Developing a Wylie Economic
Development Corporation Logo.
The Board held discussions with staff surrounding the new logo for the Wylie Economic
Development Corporation. Staff was instructed to bring this issue back to the Board when
all members are present.
ITEM NO. 6 - Discuss and Consider Issues Surrounding Improvements to Premier
Business Park.
Staff informed the Board that FEC Electric has approached the DCW requesting an
easement to run three-phase wiring along New Hensley Lane. Staff was concerned that if
FEC serviced the Park, TU Electric might not be as willing to bring economic development
prospects to the DCW-owned property. The Board agreed and commented that the renewed
relationship between the DCW and TU may be more important than any possible savings in
electric rates. Staff commented that the DCW can in no way dictate which electric company
serves Premier Business Park, but can develop a relationship with TU which will benefit the
entire community in the long run (i.e. increased prospect activity, enterprise zone
participation, and underground wiring).
MOTION: A motion was made by Marvin Fuller and seconded by J.C. Worley
for staff to negotiate an agreement under which TU Electric will be
the primary electric power server within Premier Business Park. The
Board voted 3 - FOR and 0 - AGAINST in favor of the motion.
Staff and the Board also held discussions surrounding the clean-up of Premier Business
Park. In light of the upcoming presentation to Project Chicago, it was determined that all
underbrush, existing structures, and fence lines be torn down to bring an increased aesthetic
appeal to the Park.
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MOTION: A motion was made by Marvin Fuller and seconded by J.C. Worley
authorizing staff to contract with a local company to perform aesthetic
maintenance within Premier Business Park. The Board voted 3 -
FOR and 0 - AGAINST in favor of the motion.
ITEM NO. 7 - Discuss and Consider Approval of Payment to Professional Service
Industries Inc. in the Amount of $365.50 for Work Performed at Premier Business
Park.
Staff presented the Board with an invoice received from Professional Service Industries, Inc.
for testing and inspection services performed in Premier Business Park. Mr. Greg MacLean
provided documentation supporting that the work had been completed and approving
payment.
MOTION: A motion was made by J.C. Worley and seconded by Marvin Fuller
to approve payment in the amount of$365.50 to Professional Services
Industries, Inc. for work performed at Premier Business Park. The
DCW Board of Directors voted 3 - FOR and 0 - AGAINST in favor
of the motion.
ITEM NO. 8 - Discuss and Consider Participating with the Wylie Chamber of
Commerce in an Internet Program.
Staff presented the Board with information surrounding an internet program to possibly be
undertaken by the Wylie Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the DCW. The Board
was unsure how effective the program would be in efforts to promote economic
development. The Board instructed staff to provide a more detailed analysis of the program
in addition to a visual presentation outlining the benefits of the internet to the community.
ITEM NO. 9 - Citizen Participation.
Being no citizens present, the Board proceeded to Item No. 10.
ITEM NO. 10 - Adjourn.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:16 p.m.
Jo eager, President
Attest:
Samuel D.R. Satterwhite, Director