Minutes 4/8/24
MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE TYE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE TYE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TYE, TEXAS
MONDAY, APRIL 8th, 2024
6:00 PM
The Tye Economic Development Corporation and the Tye Industrial Development Corporation met for a Regular meeting on Monday, April 8th, 2024, at 6:00 PM, at 649 Scott Street, Tye, Texas 79563 in Suite 111.
- Call to Order: – George Deffenbaugh, President of the Board of the Tye Economic/Industrial Development Corporations called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
Members present – George Deffenbaugh, Janie Ritter, Barbara Kotrlik, Linda Parsons, Ken Arnold, Amye Butler, Dannelle Flippo
Members absent – None
Others Present – City Secretary Maria Franco
- Invocation: – Given by Linda Parsons.
- Visitor/Citizen Comments: – At this time, any person with business not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the Board of Directors. No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting. Speaking time may not exceed three (3) minutes without the consent of the Board of Directors.
No comments.
- Public Hearing: Hold a Public Hearing regarding the demolition of structures located at 201 & 205 North Street in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 – TEDCO Project.
George Deffenbaugh opened the Public Hearing at 6:02 PM. Staff gave a brief explanation of the Type B Sales Tax Corporation regulations regarding projects. George then asked if anyone present would like to speak. Amye Butler spoke on this item as a private business owner and asked Staff if Geneco was able to provide an estimate on the project. Staff responded to Amye that Geneco is able to bid on projects regardless of her affiliation with the Board of Directors. Amye then asked if she would have to abstain from voting on Geneco’s estimate. Staff stated that it is the belief that Amye would not have to abstain from voting on that item, but Staff would consult with the City Attorney to clarify. George Deffenbaugh closed the Public Hearing at 6:10 PM.
- Discuss and Consider: Approval of the joint minutes for both TEDCO and TIDCO from March 11th, 2024.
Motion made by Janie Ritter to approve the joint minutes for both TEDCO and TIDCO from March 11th, 2024. Linda Parsons seconded the motion. Motion carried.
- Discuss and Consider: Approval of the financials for both TEDCO and TIDCO for March 2024.
Motion made by Barbara Kotrlik to approve the financials for both TEDCO and TIDCO for March 2024. Dannelle Flippo seconded the motion. Motion carried.
- Discuss and Consider: Estimate from Lonestar Canvas to replace the awnings at the Tye Community Center – TEDCO Project.
Staff informed the Board that the awnings at the Tye Community Center need to be replaced. Staff was only able to find one company in the area that provides this service. Lonestar Canvas provided an estimate to the Board for replacing all 4 awnings at a cost of $3,120.00. Staff mentioned that there is currently $3,420.42 remaining in TEDCO (Budget Line Item 6121 Community Center Maintenance & Repairs). Staff stated that this will need Council approval since the Community Center is owned by the City. Staff then presented the Board with color options, and the color “Intense Blue” was collectively agreed on.
Motion made by Barbara Kotrlik to approve the estimate from Lonestar Canvas to replace the awnings at the Tye Community Center for $3,120.00, with funds to come from TEDCO (Budget Line Item 6121 Community Center Maintenance & Repairs). Amye Butler seconded the motion. Motion carried.
- Discuss and Consider: Remove from the table Project Hello Walls – TIDCO Project.
Staff informed the Board that at the last meeting, Project Hello Walls was tabled. Staff stated that a motion would be needed to remove this item from the table so that the Board may discuss this Project during item number 9.
Motion made by Linda Parsons to remove Project Hello Walls from the table. Janie Ritter seconded the motion. Motion carried.
- Executive Session: The Boards reserve the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the meeting to discuss any of the matters listed, as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (Economic Development), Project Hello Walls & Project Red Dirt Road – TIDCO Projects.
George Deffenbaugh announced that the Boards were entering into Executive Session at 6:20 PM. It was announced that the Boards came back into Open Session at 6:32 PM. No votes or action were taken in Executive Session.
- Discuss and Consider: The Boards may take action regarding matters discussed in Executive Session.
The Boards took no action on these items.
- Discuss and Consider: Executive Director’s report regarding current projects.
Staff shared with the Board that Turbo’s Liquor has signed the lease agreement with TEDCO for the building located at 315 North Street, and they will be starting a remodel soon. They have a projected opening date of July 4th.
Staff also shared that the City Attorney has researched the zoning on 130 South Street for Project Reflection, and it was found to be in a commercial district. Staff has asked the City Attorney to proceed with preparing a deed on this property, and it should be completed and signed this week.
Staff mentioned that the asbestos abatement at 201 North Street is scheduled to take place on April 24th & 25th.
Staff then shared the accomplishments of the Board & Staff over the past three years.
- Adjournment: Motion made by Ken Arnold to adjourn at 6:36 PM. Dannelle Flippo seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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George Deffenbaugh/President Cody Ellis/CEO
