TIF #3 Board of Directors Minutes - 10/23/2018MINUTES
Tax Increment Financing #3 Board
October 23, 2018
PRESENT:
Kenneth Haney, Chairperson .Members
Andy Lee
Arthur Bea Williams
Gail Natale
DeAndra Chenault .Council Liaison
Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney .Legal Dept.
James McKechnie, Assistant City Attorney .Legal Dept.
Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager .City Staff
Dana Schoening, Community Development Director
Karen Gagne, Planning Administrator
Pat Hoffman, Property Management
ABSENT:
Rick Orr
Barry Mahler
Betty Humphrey -Sanders •
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson
Haney proceeded by welcoming guests, making
cell phone ringers during the meeting.
UPDATE ON FINANCIAL STATUS
Mr. Kenneth Haney at 3:32 p.m. Chairperson
introductions and requesting people silence all
Staff provided an overview of the current financials for the reinvestment zone. Mr. Haney
thanked Councilor Chenault and board member Andy Lee on the opening of the Family Dollar
store at 71h and MLK. Councilor Chenault advised she had recently spoken to the store manager
and it was relayed that the store was doing better than projected. Mr. Haney asked Ms.
Williams how she thought the store was coming. She advised she goes in as often as possible
and they always seem to have a steady customer flow. Mr. Lee briefly spoke of the
development of the store and that Family Dollar made the choice not to apply for TIF project
funds. Ms. Natale asked Mr. Lee why they did not apply for matching funds and he stated it
didn't fit the model for TIF. Mr. Lee advised it was a timing issue. Further general discussion
on building in Eastside continued.
Chairperson Haney asked about the impact of the Habitat for Humanity homes. IVIs. Hoffman
stated Habitat for Humanity was having trouble getting people that qualified to apply mostly due
to credit. Further discussion about habitat procedures current and old among board members
and staff; along with a brief overview of trustee lots/process.
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Staff liaison Ms. Gagne stated that prior to Habitat for Humanity constructing their subdivision
on Grant Gill the land was vacant and the TIF benefited from now having approximately 30
homes in the Habitat subdivision (Fuller Estates) contributing to the tax base and increment
levels. These discussions continued into the next agenda item — discussion regarding TIF #3
project priorities.
III. POTENTIAL PROJECTS
Brief discussion by Mr. Haney on school bond issues on the horizon to update schools. Mr.
Haney stated cannot build in TIF #3 they have already closed these schools. Mr. Haney stated
he would like to have a city soccer field on Eastside.
Chairperson Haney inquired about the number of parks and doing something productive with
them. Mr. Lee stated the population in Wichita Falls is growing the opposite direction of
eastside. The growth is in the southwest part of town where the shopping is situated, better
schools and Memorial Stadium Complex.
Lengthy discussion among board members about local schools and shortfalls compared to
surrounding cities and their newer schools. The newer schools are drawing more citizens to
their cities. Comments regarding potential for new and/or former businesses such as need for a
quality fuel station; ATM and basic services were raised by members. There was also much
discussion about building a gas station on Martin Luther King Blvd across the street from the
Community Health Care Center. Discussion regarding affordable housing and status of
Washington Village Apartments on Flood/Redwood ensued. It was noted there were numerous
areas for potential development depending on target, but no specific direction from the board.
Ms. Gagne stated some of the main things in the TIF plan were focusing on infrastructure. Ms.
Gagne pointed out many areas on the map where things could be done and asked the board to
think about where they would like to focus the funds, and where potential projects could be. Mr.
Haney stated MLK would be the target area of where they needed to focus their attention due to
the Community Health Care Center.
Commissioner Chenault circled priority areas while discussion about the Attebury Grain
elevators ensued. Ms. Gagne stated people were brought in via the Priddy Foundation and Arts
Alliance to give ideas about how to beautify the buildings from experience in other cities.
Conversation turned back to school bonds, taxes and the progress of downtown.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS
a) 2018 Roster and Reappointments
Discussion among members regarding roster
members indicated interest in reappointment.
b) Community Garden Initiative
No discussion or action was required.
c) East of the Falls CDC
No discussion or action was required.
d) Next Generation of Leadership
No discussion or action was required.
handout and terms set to expire. All
V. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Next meeting date was tentatively set for February 2019.
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