FEDC (4A) Meeting

FARMERSVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 6:00 P.M. April 16, 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 Matt Crowder, Doug Laube, Randy Rice and Executive Director Rodney Williams. Absent were Elise Bobitt and Zane Clay. Also present was guest John Cooper. Matt Crowder made an announcement about the Collin College Stetson and Stiletto fundraiser. 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 Board members may request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Agenda that one or more items be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and considered individually.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the items requested to be removed, the Farmersville Economic Development Board will consider and act on each item so withdrawn individually.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 March 11, 2026 Doug Laube made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Randy Rice seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 3-0.  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 John Cooper, 402 Raymond St., in the amount of $20,750.00. John Cooper presented his business development grant request in the amount of $20,750. He walked the board through the project featuring replacement gutters, a replacement sliding door and repainting the building on property. Matt Crowder asked Rodney Williams if Cooper was still eligible as he had had another project previously. Williams confirmed that he was as it falls within the new calendar year. Doug Laube made a motion to approve the request in the amount of $20,750 with a second from Randy Rice. The motion passed 3-0. B. Discuss/act upon Business Development Grant funding request from Lori Hendricks for Phase 2 of work at 676 W. Audie Murphy Pkwy. The funding request was in the amount of $25,000. Matt Crowder stated that he has seen the finished product, that it looks good, and that the crew who did the job did the job quickly. Doug Laube and Rodney Williams concurred. Doug Laube made a motion to approve the request in the amount of $20,750 with a second from Randy Rice. The motion passed 3-0. C. Update on 300 Mckinney St. property. Rodney Williams informed the board that the pre-existing structures on the property had been successfully razed. Williams stated that he thought Anthony Bryan Construction did a very good job in the demolition of the buildings. D. 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 Councilwoman Tonya Fox was to present the item at the next City Council meeting and that would be the final step in approval. E. Discuss/act upon billboard leasing Matt Crowder opened a discussion regarding the possible future use of billboards to promote Farmersville and the business community. Discussion was had regarding availability, pricing, messaging and other items. Doug Laube asked if there were signs in optimal locations to which Crowder stated there were possibly some. Crowder stated that he just wanted to introduce the idea and would welcome discussion at future meetings. F. Update on Signage Committee Matt Crowder updated the board on the completion of the welcome to downtown Farmersville sign along Audie Murphy Parkway. Rodney Williams added that when the signage crew pulled the old sign off, they noticed wood rot in the structure. G. Update from EDC liaisons to City boards/commissions Rodney Williams updated the board on the recent 4B CDC meeting. H. Update on executive director CTED training Rodney Williams informed the board that he successfully completed his capstone project, finalizing 80 hours of work. He further informed the board that TEDC will award CTED graduates their diplomas at the annual conference in Houston in October. Williams thanked the board for allowing him the time to go through this worthwhile program and for investing the funds to do so. I. Consider, discuss and act upon items for payment. Doug Laube made a motion to pay the items for payment as presented. Randy Rice seconded the motion, and it passed, 3-0. V. EXECUTIVE SESSION  In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq., the Farmersville Economic Development Corporation will recess into the Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following: A. Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter, regarding: 1. Fire Suppression Grant guidelines 2. 300 McKinney St. B. Section 551.072 Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, regarding: 300 McKinney St. VI. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION Doug Laube made a motion to authorize Rodney Williams to do a feasibility study on future usage for 300 McKinney St. Randy Rice seconded the motion and it passed 3-0. VII. REQUEST TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS Items include: discussion regarding potential billboard leasing, an update on 300 McKinney St. property, an update on joint purchase of computer tablets. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. ATTEST ATTEST __________________________ ___________________________ Randy Rice, Secretary Matt Crowder, Chairman