REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CANTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CEDC) 5:30 P.M., TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 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. CEDCI board members present included: President John McKeehan, 1st Vice President Kevin Deibert, DeAnne Callan, Gary Hatfield, Larry Morgan and Joe Zoubi, ex- officio Lonny Cluck, and Executive Director Julie Seymore and CEDC Asst. Director Stacy Crossley. Not in attendance were 2nd Vice President Rhita Koches, and ex-officio member Mayor Lou Ann Everett. 1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum - President John McKeehan announced a  quorum present and called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.  2. Invocation - Was given by Kevin Deibert 3. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by, John McKeehan 4. Declarations Regarding Conflicts of Interest - None  5. Public Comments - None  6. Consider Action Regarding Minutes of February 25, 2020 Meeting The minutes were unanimously approved upon motion by Kevin Deibert and second by DeAnne Callan. 7. Consider Action Regarding February 2020 Financial Statements- The financial statements were unanimously accepted upon motion by Kevin Deibert and second by  DeAnne Callan.  5:37 p.m. Gary Hatfield entered meeting.  8. Consider Appointments to the Canton Economic Development Corporation Board Ms. Seymore reported that three terms were expiring March 2020. These seats were held by Rhita Koches, GaryHatfield, and Larry Morgan who were all willing to continue to serve another term. The board unanimously voted to recommend the re- appointment of Rhita Koches, Gary Hatfield, and Larry Morgan to two-year terms 9. Consider Appointments to Canton Main Street Advisory Board - The Main Street Board recommended the appointment of Jessica Day (Legend Trailers and Day Health) and Stephanie Taylor (Hospice of East Texas) for a 3-year term ending 12/31/22. The board unanimously accepted with a motion made by Larry Morgan and 10. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-04. Approving and Authorizing an. Amended 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 - Kevin Deibert made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2020-04 committing up to $370,000 for the water line extension. Gary  ending March 2022.  second by Kevin Deibert.  Hatfield seconded and all voted in favor.    11. Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-05 Approving and Authorizing an Amended Economic Development Performance Agreement by and between Canton Economic Development Corporation and Waterfront Holdings, Inc.- AI Public hearing was opened at 5:44 p.m. with no one to comment. The hearing was closed at 5:45 p.m. Kevin Deibert made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2020-05 Approving and Authorizing an Economic Development Performance Agreement by and between Canton Economic Development Corporation and Waterfront Holdings for economic assistance not to exceed $20,000. Joe Zoubi seconded and all voted in 12. Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-06 Approving and Authorizing an Economic Development Performance Agreement by and between Canton Economic Development Corporation nand C-store OfUSA, Inc. AF Publich hearing was opened at 5:45 p.m. with no one to comment. The hearing was closed at 5:48 p.m. Gary Hatfield made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2020-06 Approving and Authorizing an Economic Development Performance Agreement by and between Canton Economic Development Corporation and C-store of USA, Inc. for assistance not to exceed $216,000. Larry Morgan seconded and all voted in favor. 13. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-07 Approving and Authorizing an Amended Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement and Performance Agreement Between City of Canton, Texas, Canton Economic Development Corporation, and East Rising, LLC- Julie Seymore explained to the board that East Rising was currently out of compliance with the current agreement; however, they were making progress and recommended the agreement be extended by one year and delaying the City's reimbursement of property taxes by one year. The board unanimously accepted a motion made by Kevin Deibert and seconded by Joe Zoubi. 14. Consider Recipient of Economic Impact Award to be presented at the Annual Community Awards Gala hosted by the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce- The board voted CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Canton Health Park TMF to receive the Economic Impact Award with a motion made by Kevin Deibert, seconded by 15. Discuss and Consider All Matters Relating to Canton EDC Response to COVID-19 Pandemic, including Provision of Resources, Information, Assistance Programs, Economic Impact, and Regular Office Operations = Julie Seymore gave a report to the board asking the board to allow the use of budgeted travel expenses and other recruitment funds for shop local and shop small business, as well as short term business loans for cash flow issues not covered by federal and state programs. The board felt this was the time to invest in the community and discussed a program to help with three months' rent and utilities. Mrs. Seymore was tasked with putting together a program and scheduling a board meeting in two week to approve a 16. City Project updates and Community Announcements - Lonny Cluck discussed the progress of current downtown projects. He explained the city would stop all projects planned with a few exceptions like the sidewalk project and the TXDOT project on I-  favor.  The motion to amended said agreement was passed.  DeAnne Callan and all voted in favor.  program.  20.    17. Canton Visitors Bureau and First Monday Marketing Report and Consider Any Action Related Thereto. - Austin Melton was not at the meeting. Julie Seymore discussed the 18. Canton Main Street Report and Consider Any Action Related Thereto - Stacy Crossley gave her report to the board discussing the changes of planned events in the downtown and curbside service for downtown restaurants having a designated 19. Executive Director's Report and Consider Any Action Related Thereto - Julie  COVID-19 impact and notifications.  temporary parking spot. Seymore A. EDC Projects  Retail Attractions Monthly Report was provided to the board and the CEDC website had been updated with a COVID 19 button to help provide The Audit was close to finishing. The site visit and field testing had been Budget planning will be next month. Mrs. Seymore will be bringing mid-year C. Local Development Activity Old Oak Grove Baptist had received a Special Use Permit for a daycare. Silver Spur Resort had been issued a permit for 7 new cabins and 2 bath houses. The Old Jewels building had been issued a demo permit and a new pediatric dentistry office was slated to go int there. New C.O.'s  information. done.  B. CEDC Business/Adminstration  adjustments, goals and budget planning to the board.  that had been applied for included:  226 S. Buffalo 0 Consulting Office  920 S. Trade Days Blvd will be new barber shop called Chop Shop 680' W. Dallas, Suite 4 is the Bearded Barbers new shop 680 W. Dallas Suite 2 has a new owner Sun Dazed tanning 500 Tyler Street is the puppy marketplace 1164 S. Buffalo suite 2 will be Elevate Student Success moving from old location going into Sarah Claytons new building. Corner of Lazy U and HWY 243 is 9+ acers and is rezoned R2 which will allow for smaller lot sized homes.  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 6:21 p.m. to discuss the following:  Government Code, Section 551.087 and 551.072.  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, a downtown retail rent subsidy prospect, and recruitment of new commercial, industrial, retail, restaurant, hospitality, B. Section 551.072 - to discuss or deliberate regarding the potential purchase, sale,  and family entertainment prospects. exchange, lease or value of real property    20. Return to Open Session and Consider Action, ifa any, on Items Discussed in Executive Session- The Board reconvened in open session at 6:46 p.m. with action regarding an amendment to the contract for Waterfront Holding, Inc. to add water line easements. Kevin Deibert made a motion to include the amendment and Joe Zoubi 21. Items for Future Agendas = Budget Goals and objectives and Mid-year budget 22. Adjourn - The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m. upon motion by Kevin Deibert and  seconded the motion. All voted in favor.  amendments.  second by Gary Hatfield.  ghamalL John T. Mckehant,President  Stacy  54