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MINUTES OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2004
Members Present: Kathy Heidemann, Ralph Nayman, Jim Hensley, Lynne Dison,
Tom Crawford, Ron Swain, Josh McClure, Ed O’Rourke, Joe
Pondrom
Members Absent: Rick Smith, Conchita Gusman
Staff Present: Mark Thomas, George Gomez, Tina Dunbar, Eric Lashley
Guests Present: Peg Croslin, Bill Knoper, Hartley Sappington
A. Call to order - A quorum being present the meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m.
B. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the 2004 City Facilities Bond
Program.
The Bond Committee presented details of the bond program. Commissioners responded
positively to the initial presentation and requested further information.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the August 19, 2004, meeting.
MOTION O’Rourke second Nayman (unanimously approved).
D. Comments from the Chair.
Deferred comments
E. Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development – no executive
session.
F. Action from executive session – none.
G. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding staff report – Mark Thomas
Mark Thomas informed the commission of the Klaus Bollman project and explained why
it had not been approved by the City. On behalf of the City, Mr. Thomas has and will
continue to express support of the project to Mr. Bollman. It is hoped the parties can
make the project work.
Mr. Thomas presented an update of recent department activity including the creation of
an alliance with other Williamson County economic development entities and projects to
which proposal have been submitted.
E. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding subcommittee reports
No reports
F. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding liaison reports
Regional Airport (O’Rourke) – Nine sited are currently under review.
Main Street (McClure) – Board discussed business looking for space on the square –
Gold’s building.
Sports Complex (Crawford) – The County Judge has been approached and progress is
being made on the purchase of county land.
G. Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and agenda items
H. Adjourn – 7:05 p.m.
Rick Smith, Chair Edward O’Rourke, Secretary