FEDC (4A) Meeting

FARMERSVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 6:00 P.M. March 11, 2026 Minutes This meeting will be broadcast live through the City’s website and by telephone. Members of the public who wish to watch this meeting, and not speak or participate in the discussion, may watch the live broadcast by 1. Going to the City’s website (farmersvilletx.com); 2. Clicking on “GOVERNMENT”; 3. Looking under “EVENTS & MEETINGS” on the left side of the menu; 4. Clicking on “WATCH LIVESTREAM OF MEETINGS.” I. PRELIMINARY MATTERS The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. Present were board members Elise Bobitt, Matt Crowder, Doug Laube and Zane Clay and Executive Director Rodney Williams. Absent was Randy Rice. Also present were Mayor Craig Overstreet and Adam White. Board Chair Matt Crowder announced that the Community Development Corporation (4B) will be selling windows from a house that it is razing and those windows are available at cost to citizens. Those interested should contact Tonya Fox with the 4B board. II. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS (FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM) There were no public comments. III. CONSENT AGENDA Items in the Consent Agenda consist of non-controversial, or “housekeeping” items required by law. Board members may request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Agenda that one or more items be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and considered individually. Following approval of the Consent Agenda, excepting the items requested to be removed, the Farmersville Economic Development Board will consider and act on each item so withdrawn individually. A. FEDC meeting minutes for February 19, 2026 Zane Clay made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Elise  Bobitt seconded the motion and it passed unanimously, 4-0. B. Sales Tax reports Rodney Williams presented the monthly sales tax reporting data. IV. REGULAR AGENDA A. Discuss/act upon Business Development Grant request from Adam White, 206 McKinney St. Adam White described the project to the board, stating that he would be taking over and rebranding the coffee shop at 206 McKinney St. White stated that he would be making changes to the façade of the building which would necessitate the need for electrical work to bring it up to code. Elise Bobitt asked if the custom planters included in the estimate were permanent to which White replied that they were not currently, but they could be bolted down. Matt Crowder at that point discussed what the guidelines for the grant do and do not allow. Zane Clay added that he liked the planter additions, and he felt it would make downtown look better. Zane Clay made a motion to approve the grant as requested in the amount of $2,710 with a second from Doug Laube. The motion passed, 4-0. B. Update on request for joint purchase of computer tablets and accessories to be used at meetings of City of Farmersville’s various boards and commissions. Rodney Williams informed the board that all four entities – 4A, 4B, City Council and the TIRZ Committee – have agreed to fund the cost of the computers to be purchased for use solely in official meetings held at 205 S. Main St. (City Hall). C. Update on structures at 300 McKinney St. Rodney Williams presented the board with a training calendar for the police and fire departments for each department’s use at 300 McKinney St. Williams also stated that he had contacted Anthony Bryan Construction to schedule the demolition of the existing structures and they would be in contact to get this done near the end of March or early April. D. Update on historical grant funding Rodney Williams explained that Doug Laube had requested historical funding data to see how much the EDC had funded over the years. Williams explained that the only data he could pull was from his employment just over two years prior as there were no records prior to that which could be located. The board agreed that this was good information to have. E. Update on Signage Committee Rodney Williams explained that since gaining permission for highway signage installation on Audie Murphy Parkway in the amount of $4,500, the original contractor had changed the estimate and increased the price. Williams only recently found another company which could do the job, and they have issued a preliminary estimate of approximately $3,700. Williams stated that if this estimate holds then he will get the work done as soon as possible. The board was appreciative and understanding. F. Update from EDC liaisons to City boards/commission. Rodney Williams updated the board on the recent 4B and TIRZ meetings held during the week. G. Consider, discuss and act upon items for payment. Doug Laube made a motion to pay the item for payment as presented. Elise Bobitt seconded the motion and it passed, 4-0. V. REQUEST TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS Items include: discussion regarding potential billboard leasing, a CTED update from Rodney Williams, and an update on 300 McKinney St. VI. ADJOURNMENT  The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m. ATTEST ATTEST __________________________ ___________________________ Randy Rice, Secretary Matt Crowder, Chairman