4B Sales Tax Corporation Minutes - 03/10/2020MINUTES OF THE
WICHITA FALLS 4B SALES TAX CORPORATION (4BSTC)
March 10, 2020
Present:
Tony Fidelie, President
§ Members
Glenn Barham, Vice -President
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Rick Hatcher, Secretary -Treasurer
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Dave Clark
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Darron Leiker
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Michael Mills
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Nick Schreiber
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Stephen Santellana, Mai or
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JeffBroNvning. Councilor Di>trict
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Paul Menzies. Assistant Cite Manager § City Staff
Blake Jurecek. Assistant Cite Manager §
R. KinleN Hegglund, Jr., City Attorney §
Jessica Williams, Director of Finance §
Terry Floyd, Director, Community Development §
Marie Balthrop, City Clerk §
Denton Keltner
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Half Pint III LLC
Cynthia Doten
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Danny Ahern
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Anchored DT LLC
John Barad
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John Dickinson
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Tyler Sales
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Carol Sales
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The Forum
Jana Schmader
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DWFD
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1. Call to Order.
Tonv Fidelie called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
2. Approval of Minutes of 10/30/2019.
Daye Clark moved for approval. seconded by Glenn Barham. The motion carried 7-0.
3. Public hearing regarding a request for funding from Denton Keltner, dba Half Pint
III LLC, to renovate the existing building at 809 Ohio into a mixed use retail and
entertainment establishment.
Mr. Fidelie opened the public hearing at 9:06 a.m.
Denton Keltner. (SOS 91h Street Loft D) requested assistance with fire suppression for
remodel at 809 Ohio in t1h: ,mlount of $50,975 which is less than the total cost of the project. %lr.
Keltner stated that the prop:rt\ \v as purchased the property in Noy emher of 2018, and the propert}
as in a serious state of di,repair. In order to restore the building. thev will remove the slah and
install all nevv plumbing. inechanical. electrical. roof. and interior. I he space will be div [Lied into
two properties of 3250 square icct each. Suite 100 v� ill be occupieLi by I lalf Pint 111. I.LC' ith a
new business venture, and suite 200 vyill be leased to :Abilene :axe Company. FinancinL, is
committed from Texoma Community Credit Union and Svd I_itteken is finishing the plans. Mr.
Keltner said thev appreciate the previous support of the 413 of the previous $44,000 five-vear
forgivable loan.
Mr. V idelie asked for more details about Abilene Axe Company. Mr. Keltner discussed the
location in Abilene, and thev are looking to expand in Wichita Falls. Thev intend to lime thirteen
lanes of axe throwing, they do not sell alcohol or serve food. and they take reservations or walk ins.
Mr. Fidelie asked about the Half Pint side of the building, and Mr. Keltner stated they have a few
ideas but are not ready to disclose that to the public at this time. Mr. Fidelie commended Mr.
Kellner for his investment in half pint.
There being no further comments, Mr. Fidelie closed the public hearing at 9:13 a.m.
4. Public hearing regarding a request for funding from Anchored DT LLC, to renovate
the existing building at 620 Ohio into a mixed use establishment.
Mr. Fidelie opened the public hearing at 9:13 a.m.
Tyler Sales, (813 8h Street, Ste. 506, Wichita Falls. I'V addressed the board and gave a
presentation covering the 620 Ohio Street building history. the pnj.�:t team. and discussed the
surroundim-, area. The building vgas most recently occupied h} Ea,,tcrn I rea,urc,. Pictures "ere
presented shopv 1 n g the needed improvements. The space Nyill be dig ided back to 0-2o and 622 Ohio
Street and will restore the historical integrity of the property to meet the -1 exas Historical
Commission requirements. Mr. Sales discussed the v arious repairs that would need to be made.
The total project is $424.1 15.04. MEP costs of $76.335.04 and they are requesting $42.41 1.50 for
MEP improvements. Mr. Sales listed the positive impacts for the city and stated that the project
complies with Vision 2020 and the Downtown Master Plan.
There being no further comments, Mr. Fidelie closed the public hearing at 9:20 a.m.
5. Public hearing regarding a request for funding from the Arts Council, Wichita Falls
Area, Inc. to renovate the existing entertainment venue at 2120 Speedway Avenue
otherwise known as "The Forum."
Mr. Fidelie opened the public hearing at 9:20 a.m.
Carol Sales, (Kemp Center for the Arts,1300 Lamar, Wichita Falls) gave a presentation w ith
an overview of the mission, purpose and history of the Arts Council. Wichita Falls Area. Inc. Ms.
Sales discussed the tourism opportunities and events they have provided and participated in. They are
requesting funding to renovate an existing entertainment venue at 2120 Speedway known as The
Forum.
Dick Bundy, 2022 Avondale, is the architect for the project and he discussed the request wN hich
includes removing the moveable partitions, which are damaged and unusable. I he\ �\ ill also replace
the partitions. Mr. Bundy discussed the proposed renovation project.
Mr. Fidelie asked about the timeline of the project.
Ms. Sales stated they have raised $475,000, $11,000 on hand. and are asking for $120.000
from the 4B. They will be applying for a grant from the D) illei, area Foundation. \tr. Fidelie asked
what the goal if for completion of the project and Nl,. Salt, ,tated the goal is till' it to be completed
by the end of the year. Mr. Bundy stated that the Dallas Area Foundation plan, to till the oap in
funding.
Mr. Barham asked about the auditorium section of the building. Mr. Bundy stated that
previous rend\ ations included acoustic panels on the back and this project would replace the other
acoustic panels. Mr. Barham asked about the moveable walls and if they would be replaced with
wood or something lighter. Mr. Bundy said they would be replaced xNith a lighter material that is
acoustically treated.
Nick Schreiber asked what they plan to do with the old panels, and Mr. Bundy stated that at
this point they have not. Mr. Schreiber also asked to view the slide showing the donation amount.
There being no further discussion, Mr. Fidelie closed the public hearing at 9:31 a.m.
6. Public hearing regarding the consideration of a resolution directing publication of
Notice of Project and Notice of Public Hearing.
Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney, recommended skipping this item and discussing it
during item 12.
7. City staff update regarding the operation of the Lindemann parking garage in
downtown.
Blake Jurecek, Assistant City Manager, provided an update on the property. All lighting has
been replaced and the electrical repairs have been completed. They have started painting the stairwells
and the outside and inside walls. They are still waiting on restriping of the parking spaces until we
hayc warmer weather. The hope is to be completed by the end of March or first of April. Pat Hoffman
will show the property and start the bidding process.
Executive Sessions.
Mr. Fidelie adjourned the meeting into executive session at 9:34 a.m. pursuant to TEXAS
GOVER MENT CODE sections 551.072 and 551.087. He announced the meeting back into regular
session at 10:20 a.m. The subjects posted in the Notice of Meeting were deliberated, and no votes
or further action was taken on these items in executive session.
9. Consider a request for funding from Denton Keltner, dba Half Pint LLC, to renovate
the existing building at 809 Ohio into a mixed use retail and entertainment
establishment.
Mr. Fidelie moved to approve to fund the project with a forgivable five year loan up to
$550.975.00 upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Seconded by Mr. Hatcher. the motion
carried 7-0.
10. Consider a request for funding from Anchored DT LLC, to renovate the existing
building at 620 Ohio into a mixed use establishment.
Mr. Leiker moved to authorize fundin�4 LIp to $26.000 five-vear for(-Yivable loan for eligible
electrical, plumbing, and mechanical infrastructure upon issuance of a certificate of' obl4_,ation.
Seconded by Mr. Barham, the motion carried 7-0.
11. Consider a request for funding from the Arts Council, Wichita Falls Area, Inc. to
renovate the existing entertainment venue at 2120 Speedway Avenue otherwise known
as "The Forum."
Mr. Clark moved to grant up to $100.000 to the Arts Council, Wichita Falls Area, Inc., as a
onetime <uant for the requested improvements at The Forum. Seconded by Mr. Hatcher, the motion
carried 7-0.
12. Consider action regarding the adoption of a resolution directing publication of Notice
of Project and Notice of Public Hearing.
Mr. Fidelie moved to approve the resolution directing publication of Notice of Project and
Notice of Public Hearing, to set the public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on April 14. 2020. Motion seconded
by Mr. Leiker. There were no public comments and the motion carried 7-0.
13. Adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m.
Guy A. " To
' Fidelie, Jr., President