4A Wichita Falls Economic Development Minutes - 06/05/1997MINUTES OF THE
4A SALES TAX CORPORATION
June 5, 1997
Present:
John Gavin
Ray Clymer
Ron Bullock
Gary Shores
Stan West
Kay Yeager, Mayor
Gregory D. Humbach, City Attorney
Linda Merrill, Recording Secretary
§ Corporation Board Members
§ City Staff
Greg Humbach called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. Mayor Kay Yeager
distributed an excerpt from the May 1997 Lubbock City Council Retreat entitled
"Economic Development Trends." Mr. Humbach then stated the first order of
business was for the Board members to draw for terms of office. Ray Clymer will
serve one year; Ron Bullock and Gary Shores will each serve two years; and Stan
West and John Gavin will each serve three years.
The next item of business was election of officers. Ron Bullock moved that John
Gavin be elected President, the motion was seconded by Gary Shores, and the Board
voted unanimously in favor of the motion, with Mr. Gavin in abstention.
Mr. Bullock then nominated Stan West for the position of Secretary /Treasurer, John
Gavin seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously in favor of the
motion, with Mr. West in abstention.
Mayor Yeager noted that the City Council approved the Board's bylaws at its
June 3 meeting. Greg Humbach stated the Secretary of State had approved the
Board's Articles of Incorporation.
The Board then discussed the possibility of appointing an Executive Director,
someone to compile information, conduct data research, etc. After discussion, Gary
Shores moved that the Board of Commerce and Industry be asked to submit a
proposal to the Board, stating what services it would provide, and the costs for those
services. Ray Clymer seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously. Stan
West also said it would be helpful to obtain input from a board which has hired an
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executive director. Mayor Yeager stated that Abilene and Amarillo have executive
directors. Mr. Gavin stated his main concern is to not duplicate the services the
BCI provides. He is concerned that the BCI is not adequately staffed.
Mr. Gavin then expressed his thought that the Board should establish committees,
particularly a solicitation committee (Board members to visit with industries) and a
budget and planning committee. He asked Stan West to develop the responsibilities
of the budget and planning committee. Mr. West agreed, adding that he feels Ray
Clymer should be on the solicitation committee, and one other unnamed person the
Board determined would be the best for that particular project.
Stan West asked that Linda Merrill continue in her capacity as recording secretary,
Gary Shores seconded, and it was voted unanimously.
Greg Humbach said the Board will now meet on an as- needed basis. Mr. Gavin will
notify him of the meeting dates, and Mr. Humbach will post the notices. John Gavin
stated he would contact the Board concerning a possible meeting the second week of
July. The meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.