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4B Sales Tax Corporation Minutes - 12/01/2022 MINUTES OF THE WICHITA FALLS 4B SALES TAX CORPORATION (4BSTC) December 1,2022 Present: Glenn Barham, Vice President § Members Rick Hatcher, Secretary-Treasurer § -' Dave Clark § Darron Leiker § Nick Schreiber § Michael Mills § Stephen Santellana,Mayor § Mayor& City Council Bobby Whiteley, Mayor Pro Tem § R.Kinley Hegglund, Jr., City Attorney § City Staff Paul Menzies,Assistant City Manager § Jessica Williams, CFO § - Chris Horgen, Public Information Officer § Paige Lessor,Recording Secretary § Jana Schmader § DWFD John Dickinson § Restoring the Past, LLC Lynn Walker, Writer § Times Record News Absent: - Tony Fidelie, President § 4B Member 1. Call to Order. Mr. Barham called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. 2. Report of financial condition (current, past & planned budget& expenditures); and other administrative actions Mr. Menzies addressed the Board and stated he had the latest sales tax information in the Board's packet.The fiscal year was closed out in October, so the revenue received this month from sales tax reflects September's receipts,the last month of the previous fiscal year.Revenue equaled about $5.2 million for the 2022 fiscal year, about half a million dollars more than last year. The Board has budgeted approximately $5.1 to $5.2 million for this year. The Corporation has about $7.4 million available for new projects, including the three projects approved at the last meeting. Mr. Menzies stated that he and Ms. Williams were available for questions. No questions were asked. Mr.Mills moved to accept the financial report as presented.Seconded by Mr. Clark,motion carried 6-0. 3. Consent Agenda a) Approval of Minutes of October 13,,2022. The Board reviewed the Minutes. No additions or corrections were proposed. WF4BSTC Minutes Page 1 of 2 12.01.2022 Mr. Clark moved to accept the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Leiker, the motion carried 6-0. 4. Public hearing regarding a funding request from Restoring the Past, LLC, to assist in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades as part of the renovation of the existing building at 608 7th Street downtown. Mr. Barham opened the public hearing at 3:02 p.m. Mr. John Dickinson with Restoring the Past, LLC, introduced himself to the Board. He explained the project's history and stated that in 1912 when travel by railroad was popular, this building had rooms for rent. The rooms are too small to be made into apartments, so they decided to design offices upstairs. It is a great building and is next door to another project with WF4BSTC. He further explained that he had submitted the project to federal and state agencies for approval and is waiting to hear back. Then he must go through Landmark and the inspection department. Mr. Barham noted that there were bids from two plumbers and two electricians and asked Mr. Dickinson if he had formalized anything with any of those companies. Mr. Dickinson explained he had received estimates from electricians, plumbers, and HVAC companies. Mr. Dickinson explained that the property had housed many types of businesses, including offices, restaurants, lodging, and many more. They chose this building because it is located in a fast-growing area and is small enough to afford the restoration. He directed the Board's attention to a rendering of what the building will look like when the renovation is complete. He stated they would have to rebuild the transom windows and storefronts. The total project will cost about $495,000,and he is requesting$49,000.They hope to finish the project in a year,but because they are waiting on state and federal approval, they think it could take up to 18 months. Mr. Hatcher noted that Mr. Dickinson seemed to get a better deal on air conditioning unit purchases with this project than the last one. No other questions or comments were made. Mr. Barham closed the public hearing at 3:08 p.m. 5. Executive Session. Mr. Fidelie adjourned the meeting into executive session at 3:08 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.087. He announced the meeting back into regular session at 3:48 p.m. The subjects posted in the Notice of Meeting were deliberated, and no votes or further action were taken on these items in executive session. 6. Consider a funding request from Restoring the Past, LLC, to assist in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades as part of the renovation of the existing building at 608 7th Street downtown. Mr. Hatcher moved to approve funding in the amount of $49,000, provided that a certificate of occupancy is issued within 12 months of the execution date of the contract in the form of a five-year forgivable loan. Seconded by Mr. Clark, motion carried 6-0. 7. Adjourn. Mr. Barham adjourned the meeting at 3:50 p.m. Guy/"4t-4-4r—To idelie, Jr., President WF4BSTC Minutes Page 2 of 2 12.01.2022