REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CANTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CEDC) 5:30 P.M., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022 201 N. BUFFALO STREET, CANTON, TEXAS  CANTON CITY HALL  Minutes  The Board of Directors oft the Canton Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) attended a regular meeting at the above-mentioned date and time. CEDC Board members present included: President Kevin Deibert, 1st Vice Chair DeAnne Callan, Corley Ragle, Justin Richard and ex officio Lonny Cluck and Lou Ann Everett. Not in attendance was Thomas Beckham and Larry Morgan. CEDC Staff attending was Executive CEDC Director Stacy Crossley, Assistant CEDC Director Megan Mitchell, and Marketing Coordinator Austin Melton. City Staff  attending was Director of Operations Peter Lamont. 1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum at 5:33pm 2. Invocation - Given by Kevin Deibert 3. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Kevin Deibert  4. Administer Oath of Office and Statement of Appointed Officer to Appointed Board Member - Stacy Crossley administered the Oath of office to the newly appointed board member John McKeehan.  5. Declarations Regarding Conflicts of Interest - None  6. Public Comments - None  CONSENT AGENDA  7. Consider Action Regarding Minutes of September 27, 2022 8. Consider Action Regarding September 2022 Financial Statements  9. Consider Recommendation for Appointment to fill vacated seat on the Canton Main Street  Advisory Board:  DeAnne Callan made a motion to approve the September 27, 2022, meeting minutes, September 2022 financial reports and the appointment of a new Board member for the Main Street Program. The motion was seconded by Justin Richard, all voted in favor and the motion passed  unanimously.  ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION  10. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-06 Adopting the Canton Economic Development Corporation amended budgets for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, Justin Richard made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2022-06 Adopting the Canton Economic Development Corporation amended budgets for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022. The motion was seconded by Corley Ragle, all voted in favor and the motion  2022.  passed unanimously.    11. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-07 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement any and All Documents Necessary for the sale conveyance of an approximately 9.0 Acre Tract of Land, located in the J Douthit Survey, Abstract No. 198 City of Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas; Providing a Severability Clause; And Providing For An Corley Ragle made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2022-07 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement any and All Documents Necessary for the sale conveyance of an approximately 9.0. Acre Tract of Land, located in the J Douthit Survey, Abstract No. 198 City of Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas; Providing a Severability Clause; And Providing For An Immediate Effective Date. The motion was seconded by DeAnne Callan, all voted in favor 12. Consider Approval for Electric Line Easement and Right of Way for TVEC located conveying approximately, 9 acres, being part of a certain approximate 54.62-acre tract at the end of Burnett Trail, situated in the. J. Douthit Survey, A-198, owned by the Canton Economic Development Corley Ragle made a motion to approve an electric line easement and right of way for TVEC located conveying approximately 9 acres, being part of a certain approximate 54.62-acre tract at the end of Burnett Trail, situated in the J. Douthit Survey, A-198, owned by the Canton Economic Development Corporation. The motion was seconded by Justin Richard, all voted in favor and the 13. Updates and Community Announcements - Lonny Cluck reported that the city has applied for a grant for new docks and restrooms at the Mill Creek Reservoir and is hoping to put 3 ball fields in the area ini the future. Lonnie also reported on the new radio read program for the city water meters. Canton Visitors Bureau and First Monday Marketing Report and Consider Any Action Related Thereto - Austin Melton reported on the most recent marketing report. Approximately 6k was spent to reach over 1million on Facebook and Instagram. Approximately $700 was spent to reach over 4200 followers on Tik Tok. Reported on new merchandise and marketing done through the blog. The Fullers' western honky tonk dance went very well. The new Canton back drop for the state fair booth worked well to help people recognize us. The kickoff for the First Monday Gol Bus was a huge  Immediate Effective Date.  and the motion passed unanimously.  Corporation.  motion passed unanimously.  hit with an estimated 675 riders.  14. Canton Main Street Reports and Consider Any Action Related Thereto - Megan Mitchell A. Megan Mitchell reported on downtown projects which included the creation of 3 new historical marker plaques, a new crosswalk art project and the new Christmas banners and wreaths that B. Downtown business development activity included a few new businesses that are in the process of opening soon. The new businesses are Van Zandt Barber, A Wild Raven's Nest, C. Certificates of Appropriateness were issued to A Wild Raven's Nest for a sign, Kingdom Church for a sign, the Canton Herald for a replacement awning and the Rustic Rose for an D. Downtown Event update included the huge success of the 21st annual Autumn Festival, the upcoming Trick-or-Treat on Main Street and the highly anticipated Snow Day Festival. 15. Executive Director's Report and Consider Any Action Related Thereto = Stacy Crossley  will be put up next month.  Kingdom Church and A Kneady Woman  exterior building remodel.    A. Stacy reported on current CEDC Projects / Partnerships which included an update on the H.B. I.C. FHWA approval, the approval ofincentive grants fori the C-Store and JTS Operations, a new horseshoe art project, continued efforts on website listings, pocket park improvements, Nextsite contract review and discussion on starting a new small business incentive grant program. B. CEDC business ladministration updates included a recent open records request, upcoming workforce meeting, ISD strategic meeting, VZ county broadband map review, update on delinquent HOTTAX accounts and current bid solicitation for the city IT provider. C. Local development activity included the closure of Winning Strategies. CO's were issued to Overstock Joes at 17729 I-20, Cynefin at 300 E. Main Street and Key Imports at 1457 N. Trade Days Blvd. CO's under review include Pik a Pup at 540 Tyler Street, Pure Radiant You at 100 Industrial Ste. 200 and Kingdom Church at 208 W. Dallas Street. Commercial permits were issued for dirt work for a self-storage facility at 17434 I-20, a new roof at the county courthouse, a fuel canopy for Dukes at 21620 I-20 and a 3rd apartment building for the Burnett Trail Apartments at 312 Burnett Trail. Residential permits were issued for 127 Lakeview and 136 Ellis D. Community event announcements included a project the County Courthouse will decorate with When necessary and warranted, a closed or executive session will follow pursuant to the provision of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Governmento Code, Section  Ave.  green lighting to support Veterans Day.  551.087  16. Executive Session: Time Entered: 6:33pm  Section 551.087 - To deliberate commercial or financial information the CEDC has received from a business prospect, and to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a  business prospect.  17. Return to Open Session and Consider Action, if any, on Items Discussed in Executive Session =  The Board returned to regular session at 6:41pm. No action was taken.  18. Adjourn - The meeting was adjourned at 6:52pm upon motion made by DeAnne Callan. The Motion was seconded by Corley Ragle, all voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously.  KEVIN L. DEIBERT, PRESIDENT  ATTEST:  MEGAN MITCHELL, BOARD SECRETARY