BM 2009-09-09 EducDevCOPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
September 9, 2009
MINUTES
The Coppell Education Development Corporation met at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at
Coppell Town Center, 2" Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019.
In attendance:
Brian Letzkus,Vice President
Bill Elieson, Board Member
Gina Mote, Secretary
Thomas Massimi, Board Member
April Terry, Board Member
Absent:
Marilyn Kilber, Board Member
Antonio Altemus, President
Item 1. Call to Order.
Also present:
Clay Phillips, Staff Liaison
Debbie Cravey, Recording Secretary
Vice President Brian Letzkus called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Item 2. Citizens' Appearance.
No citizens appeared.
Item 3. Approval of Minutes: February 11, 2009.
April Terry made a motion to approve the minutes, and Thomas Massimi seconded. The vote was
unanimous.
Item 4. Discuss Annual CEDC Report
Clay Phillips advised that it was staff's recommendation that we present the Annual CEDC Report to
Council after September 30, 2009 and the Fiscal Year is completed. A motion to present the Annual
CEDC Report to Council at the close of the budget year was made by April Terry and seconded by
Thomas Massimi. The vote passed unanimously.
Item 5. Distribution of Finance Director's Report on Sales Tax Collection
An updated report provided by the Finance Director was distributed and included updated figures
regarding sales tax collection, expended funds, and remaining balances for all school districts.
Although the city no longer collects the half -cent sales tax for education, City Manager Clay Phillips
pointed out that in 2009 the city had some luck recovering sales tax that was in arrears. Staff will
inform the school districts of their budgeted allocation.
Minutes
September 9, 2009
Page Two
Item 6. Discussion and consideration of multiple year grants.
City Manager Clay Phillips told the board although no grants have been submitted recently staff does
anticipate the submission of grants, in fact, Coppell Independent School District has informed staff
they will be submitting a grant in the very near future. In addition, CISD administration has proposed
multiple year grants to assist them in their budgeting process over the next couple of years. April
Terry made a motion to allow multiple year grants and seconded by Bill Elieson. The vote passed
unanimously.
Item 7. Discussion regarding terms of CEDC board appointments.
City Manager Clay Phillips informed Bill Elieson and April Terry that they both had been reappointed
to the CEDC Board. Antonio Altemus and Marilyn Kilber did not reapply. The two new board
members are Eric Pratt and Robert Brummitt. There will be a Boards and Commissions Reception on
September 22 at 6:30 p.m. Clay explained the appointment process was being moved to January to get
away from the summer months and the budget process. Therefore, terms for the current members have
been extended three months and will expire December 31, 2010. The new appointees' terms will
expire December 31, 2010 as well.
Item 8. Discussion regarding future meeting schedule.
City Manager Clay Phillips suggested moving the meeting date from 2 Wednesday to the 2nd
Thursday of the month. Staff will research Bylaws and Ordinance to see if this is feasible.
City Manager Clay Phillips reviewed current projects within the City.
Adjournment
The meeting w , . dj ourned at 7:55 p.m.
a` r etzkus, Vice President
Debbie Cravey, Recording S retary
COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
September 9, 2009
MINUTES
The Coppell Education Development Corporation met at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at
Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019.
In attendance:
Brian Letzkus,Vice President
Bill Elieson, Board Member
Gina Mote, Secretary
Thomas Massimi, Board Member
April Terry, Board Member
Ab sent:
Marilyn Kilber, Board Member
Antonio Altemus, President
Also present:
Clay Phillips, Staff Liaison
Debbie Cravey, Recording Secretary
Item 1. Call to Order.
Vice President Brian Letzkus called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Item 2. Citizens' Appearance.
No citizens appeared.
Item 3. Approval of Minutes: February 11, 2009.
April Terry made a motion to approve the minutes, and Thomas Massimi seconded. The vote was
unanimous.
Item 4. Discuss Annual CEDC Report
Clay Phillips advised that it was staff's recommendation that we present the Annual CEDC Report to
Council after September 30, 2009 and the Fiscal Year is completed. A motion to present the Annual
CEDC Report to Council at the close of the budget year was made by April Terry and seconded by
Thomas Massimi. The vote passed unanimously.
Item 5. Distribution of Finance Director's Report on Sales Tax Collection
An updated report provided by the Finance Director was distributed and included updated figures
regarding sales tax collection, expended funds, and remaining balances for all school districts.
Although the city no longer collects the half -cent sales tax for education, City Manager Clay Phillips
pointed out that in 2009 the city had some luck recovering sales tax that was in arrears. Staff will
inform the school districts of their budgeted allocation.
Minutes
September 9, 2009
Page Two
Item 6. Discussion and consideration of multiple year grants.
City Manager Clay Phillips told the board although no grants have been submitted recently staff does
anticipate the submission of grants, in fact, Coppell Independent School District has informed staff
they will be submitting a grant in the very near future. In addition, CISD administration has proposed
multiple year grants to assist them in their budgeting process over the next couple of years. April
Terry made a motion to allow multiple year grants and seconded by Bill Elieson. The vote passed
unanimously.
Item 7. Discussion regarding terms of CEDC board appointments.
City Manager Clay Phillips informed Bill Elieson and April Terry that they both had been reappointed
to the CEDC Board. Antonio Altemus and Marilyn Kilber did not reapply. The two new board
members are Eric Pratt and Robert Brummitt. There will be a Boards and Commissions Reception on
September 22 at 6:30 p.m. Clay explained the appointment process was being moved to January to get
away from the summer months and the budget process. Therefore, terms for the current members have
been extended three months and will expire December 31, 2010. The new appointees' terms will
expire December 31, 2010 as well.
Item 8. Discussion regarding future meeting schedule.
City Manager Clay Phillips suggested moving the meeting date from 2nd Wednesday to the 2nd
Thursday of the month. Staff will research Bylaws and Ordinance to see if this is feasible.
City Manager Clay Phillips reviewed current projects within the City.
Adj ournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Brian Letzkus, Vice President
Debbie Cravey, Recording Secretary