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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-2014 EDC MinutesEULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES February 24, 2014 The Board of Directors of the Euless Development Corporation met on Monday, February 24, 2014, 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 Citizen Member Wayne Marrs City Manager Gary McKamie, President Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell, First Vice President Director of Economic Development Mike Collins, Second Vice President Finance Director Janina Jewell, Treasurer City Secretary Kim Sutter, Board Secretary Assistant City Manager Chris Barker Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Library Administrator Sherry Knight 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 12, 2013, MEETINGS Wayne Marrs motioned to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2013, meeting as presented. Seconded by Tim Stinneford, the motion carried by a unanimous vote. ITEM NO. 3 ACCEPTED ANNUAL AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, Treasurer Janina Jewell introduced Sarah Dempsey, Senior Manager, Weaver LLC, who presented the Financial Report for the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) for the year ending September 30, 2013. Ms, Dempsey stated that the audit was conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and received an Unmodified Opinion, the highest level of assurance possible. She further advised that no significant or material weaknesses were identified. EDC Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 February 24, 2014 Linda Martin motioned to accept the Euless Development Corporation Independent Auditor's Report from Weaver L.L.0 for the year ending September 30, 2013. Seconded by Wayne Marrs, the motion carried unanimously. ITEM NO. 4 REVIEWED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013. Treasurer ,Janina Jewell reviewed the Financial Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2013, and stated that the sales tax collections through the end of December were $1,026,708, which represents 25 percent of budget. She added that operating expenditures were within budget at $891,390 or 18 percent of appropriations. She advised that the year to date capital expenditures are $53,530, and include expenditures associated with park enhancements, library furnishings, and building refurbishments at 1100 Westpark Way. The operating fund ending balance as of December 31, 2013, is $2,231,531. The remaining balance in the capital projects fund for projects not yet completed is $656,365. The designated balance consists of monies for the miscellaneous park improvements, irrigation projects, incentives, contingencies, and phase 1V improvements to the Texas Star Sports Complex. balances of the followin funds: Fund Balance Undesignated Capital Projects Fund $416,028 Available for allocation to future projects. Debt Service Fund $228,147 Available for debt payment Debt Reserve Fund (Reserve level $902,064) $906,796 Excess over reserve to be transferred to EDC operating fund at the end of the fiscal year. Sonja Adams motioned to accept the financial report for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. Seconded by Carmen Deithloff, the motion carried unanimously. 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: - Status of Heritage Park painting - Status of Villages of Bear Creek Dog Park lighting - Delivery of portable Pickle Ball court - Decorative lighting at McCormick Park Opening of indoor pool Library Administrator Sherry Knight presented a report related to library services: - Purchase of Library furnishings EDC Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 February 24, 2014 - Status of security camera upgrade Replacement of Library AudioNisuai system - Lobby wallpaper replacement - Library materials o E -books (over 800 items) o Addition of Zinio and Tumblebooks - Evaluation of and utilization of library floor space Planning and Economic Development Director Mike Collins presented an economic development updated: ., Multiple projects under evaluation by potential end users - State Highway 121 update • Chop House Burger • Dave and Buster's Mayor Mary Lib Saleh announced the planned installation of a new art piece at the Euless Family Life Center Senior Center and the addition of a bronze statute at the recreation center. ITEM NO.6 ADJOURN There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Linda artin Kim • utte Chairman Secretary