NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CANTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CEDC) 5:30 P.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020 CANTON CITY HALL, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 201 N. BUFFALO STREET, CANTON, TEXAS  MINUTES  The Board of Directors of the Canton Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) attended a regular meeting at the above mentioned date and time. CEDC board members presentincluded: 1st Vice President Kevin Deibert, 2nd Vice President Rhita Koches, Larry Morgan, and Joe Zoubi, ex- officio members MayorLou. Ann Everett: and Lonny Cluck, Executive DirectorJulie Seymore, CEDC Asst. Director Stacy Crossley. Not in attendance was President John McKeehan, DeAnne Callan,  Gary Hatfield and Marketing Coordinator Austin Melton  1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum = 1stVice President Kevin Deibert announced  ac quorum present and called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  2. Invocation- Given by Rhita Koches 3. Pledge of Allegiance- Led by Kevin Deibert 4. Declarations Regarding Conflicts of Interest - None  5. Public Comments - None  6. Consider Action Regarding Minutes of January 28, 2020 Meeting - The minutes were unanimously approved upon motion by Rhita Koches and second by Larry Morgan. 7. Consider Action Regarding January 2020 Financial Statements - Julie Seymore gave her report. The financial statements were unanimously accepted upon motion 8. Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-01 Approving and Authorizing a Chapter 381 Economic Development Program and Performance Agreement by and between Van Zandt County, Canton Economic Development Corporation and' VZCM, Inc. - A public hearing was opened at 5:39p.m. Cary Hilliard addressed the board and reported that the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial has surpassed their goal of 130,000 in fund raising and they now hoped to reach a new goal of 185,000. The public hearing closed at 5:41p.m. Julie Seymore explained that ift the resolution was approved it would go to the county commissioners court on February 5th and then on to the City Council on February 18th. Rhita Koches made a motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2020-01 Approving and Authorizing a Chapter 381 Economic Development Program and Performance Agreement by and between Van Zandt County, Canton Economic Development Corporation and VZCM, Inc. Joe 9. Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-02 Approving and Authorizing a Performance Agreement by and between City of Canton and Canton Economic Development Corporation for Financial Assistance for the Extension of a Water Line Along I-20 within the City of Canton, Texas. - City Manager Lonny Cluck addressed the board and explained he was not completely happy with the contract and that they were working out issues with TxDot that he has. They will go out for bids  by Larry Morgan and second by Rhita Koches.  Zoubi seconded and all voted in favor.    by this summer and complete the project in a few months, depending on the weather. Mr. Cluck explained that TxDot needed to spend the funds by August 2020. A Public hearing was opened at 5:47pm with no one to comment and the hearing was closed at 5:47pm. Larry Morgan made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2020-02 Approving and Authorizing a Performance Agreement by and between City of Canton and Canton Economic Development Corporation for Financial Assistance in the amount not to exceed $250,000, for the Extension of a Water Line Along I-20 within the City 10. Public Hearing and Consider Approval of Contract with NextSite for Retail Trade Area and First Monday Market Analysis and Recruitment Services. = Julie Seymore addressed the board with the fees and scope of the contract. Rhita Koches suggested we go with only analytics and not contact for the areas of retail recruiting as she felt it would be a conflict with our current contracted retail recruiter. Julie Seymore will get more information on the costs of the analytics. Rhita Koches made a motion to approve the analytics and brochure only and Joe Zoubie seconded with all voting in 11. City Project Updates and Community Announcements = Lonny Cluck the city was working on a contract for a water line, sewer work around Deen's RV Park and is almost complete, the city would be re-striping the downtown square, and handicap 12. Canton Visitors Bureau and First Monday Marketing Report and Consider Any Action Related Thereto - Austin Melton was not in attendance and no report was given in 13. Canton Main Street Report and Consider Any Action Related Thereto Stacy Crossley reported to the board that she meet with the Texas Main Street. Architect and Design Lead Jamie Crawley and three building owners to discuss conceptual designs. Ms. Crossely also discussed the upcoming downtown event schedule and the 14. Executive Director's Report and Consider Any Action Related Thereto - Julie  of Canton, Texas. Joe Zoubi seconded and all voted in favor.  favor.  parking spots will be changed some around the courthouse.  person however the board did receive information.  upcoming Farmers Market. A. EDC Projects  Seymore gave her report on the following:  NETEA Recruitment Program - Staff will be going to Anaheim in February 2-7, to meet with several premade appointments with businesses who are looking to relocate or expand. She also shared the schedule for year. Downtown Sidewalk Grant Project - The program is moving forward and the city did approve administrative and engineering contracts. CEDC is working closely with Riley Triggs who will be helping with us with the process. Downtown Action Plan - Riley Triggs is working on the contractors to give conceptual designs and an RFP for Wayfinding signage, planters, Conceptual Plan for Mixed-Use Senior Community - We have a conceptual Latham Bakery Opening - The opening was a big success and CEDC put Sentinel Gardens - The project is moving forward and thier plans are in the  crosswalks.  design but wanted to modify it to increase density. out a press release and talked about our partnership.  review process.    B. CEDC Business / Adminstration-Mis. Seymore reported that the 2019 Audit is underway and that we willl be producing records. They are planning a visit on March C. Local Development Activity Sarah Clayton's new office is progressing well. The salon Curl Up and Dye has applied for a CO at 1457 N. Trade Days Blvd. WIC offices are remodeling and have been issued a permit. Nat 24 has been issued a demo permit and is close to starting the project. Aaron's second building as been issued a remodel permit. The Shabby Farmhouse has new owners and filed for C.O. Southern Accents Boutique has applied for C.O. in downtown on Buffalo St. Supreme Foot Massage has applied for C.O.A A new store in the downtown square S-N-J Comics, Toys and More has applied for a C.O. There was a permit issued for new home on Rollin Road, plans for a new home under review on Kimberly Lane, and the Mobile Home Park east of HWY 19 may be going in. They do have  2nd for field testing.  existing zoning.  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 The board convened in closed session at 6:02 p.m. to discuss the following:  Government Code, Section 551.087 and 551.072.  15. Executive Session:  A. 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 business prospects, including but not limited to a mixed-use development project, a local business capital investment project, and recruitment of new commercial, industrial, retail, restaurant, hospitality, and family entertainment B. Section 551.072 - to discuss or deliberate regarding the potential purchase, sale, 16. Return to Open Session and Consider Action, if any, on Items Discussed in Executive Session - The board returned to open session at 7:37p.m. with no action taken. 17. Items for Future Agendas -The next CEDC meeting will be February 25th. 18. Adjourn - The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. upon motion by Larry Morgan and  prospects.  exchange, lease or value of real property  second by Rhita Koches.  ghmhe John T. McKeehan II, President  ATTEST:  Stacy CrossleyBoard:  m