HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-25 EDC Minutes EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES
February 25, 2013
The Board of Directors of the Euless Development Corporation met on Monday, February
25, 2013, in the Travis Room at the Texas Star Conference Centre, 1400 Texas Star
Parkway, Euless, Texas.
The following persons were in attendance:
Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Chairman
Council Member Linda Martin, Vice Chairman
Council Member Tim Stinneford
Council Member Glenn Porterfield
Citizen Member Sonja Adams
Citizen Member Carmen Deithloff
City Manager Gary McKamie, President
Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell, First Vice President
Director of Economic Development Mike Collins, Second Vice President
Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez, Treasurer
City Secretary Kim Sutter, Board Secretary
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Library Administrator Kate Lyon
Citizen Member Wayne Marrs was unable to attend.
ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Mary Lib Saleh called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
ITEM NO. 2 APPROVED MINUTES OF AUGUST 13 AND AUGUST 28, 2012,
MEETINGS
Upon motion by Tim Stinneford and second by Linda Martin the minutes of the August 13
and August 28, 2012, meetings were approved by unanimous vote.
ITEM NO. 3 ACCEPTED ANNUAL AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012.
Treasurer Vicki Rodriquez introduced James Fitts, Partner, Weaver L.L.C., who presented
the Financial Report for the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) for the year ending
September 30, 2012.
Mr. Fitts stated that the audit was conducted in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards and received an Unqualified Opinion, the highest level of assurance
possible. He directed attention to the Management's Discussion and Analysis, a concise
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overview of the audit. He stated the total assets as of September 30, 2012, were
$9,039,225 and total liabilities were $3,197,485, leaving net assets of $5,841,740, an
increase of$991,912 over prior year.
Additionally, Mr. Fitts provided a letter identifying Weaver's responsibilities under general
accepted auditing standards, as well as certain information related to the planned scope
and timing of the audit. He noted that no material adjustments were necessary, and he
recognized city staff for such an accomplishment.
Upon motion by Glenn Porterfield and second by Linda Martin, the Euless Development
Corporation Independent Auditor's Report from Weaver, L.L.C., for the year ending
September 30, 2012, was accepted by unanimous vote.
ITEM NO. 4 REVIEWED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Treasurer Vicki Rodriquez reviewed the Financial Report for the quarter ending
December 31, 2012, and stated that the sales tax collections through the end of
December were $999,604, which represents 27 percent of budget. She added that
operating expenditures were within budget at $1,019,275 or 24 percent of
appropriations. She advised that the year to date capital expenditures is $294,148.
The remaining balance in the capital projects fund for projects not yet completed is
$824,132. The designated balance consists of monies for the miscellaneous park
improvements, irrigation projects, contingencies, and phase IV improvements to the
Texas Star Sports Complex.
Undesignated capital projects funds in the amount of $437,069 remain available for
allocation to future projects.
ITEM NO. 5 HEARD REPORTS ON CURRENT AND UPCOMING PROJECTS:
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald provided an update related to
the parks and community services projects, including:
- Construction of parking lot at Texas Star;
o Additional 200 spaces
- Construction of aquatics center.
Library Administrator Kate Lyon presented a report related to library services, including:
- Annual Inventory of library collection
o Total collection is 110,000 items;
o Only one-sixth of one percentage of the collection was unaccounted for.
- 2013 Musical performances schedule:
o 2013 schedule of performances
• Beyond the Pale, March 11
• Alex Harvey, April 19
• Reservations required
• Christopher McGuire, May 13
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• Kalinka, July 8
• Sara Hickman, September 9
Councilman Porterfield recommended Al Nelson, a Euless resident, be contacted and
considered for a performance at the Library.
Planning and Economic Development Director Mike Collins presented an economic
development updated, including:
- Opening of Rosa's Café (Glade Parks development)
- Chipotle (Vineyard Village)
o Open in next few weeks
- Dairy Queen is under construction on FM 157
- Braum's interior and exterior renovations (Main Street)
City Manager Gary McKamie reported that Redi-Mix/US Concrete and Acme Brick are
experiencing an increase in business, and Redi-Mix/US Concrete is utilizing city facilities
to hold meetings as their current facility is near full occupancy.
Councilman Tim Stinneford reported that Plato's Closet is relocating within Heritage
Crossing and increasing their floor space, and Pack Dental has plans to relocate to the
space previously occupied by Plato's Closet.
ITEM NO. 6 ADJOURN
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:,
Mary Li aleh i S er
Chairman S-cretary