Economic Development Corporation (Type B Board)

Keene Economic Development Corporation (Type B) Board Meeting Agenda July 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM Keene City Hall - Robert G. Cooper Council Chamber 1000 N. Old Betsy Rd., Cleburne, Texas 76031 Live Stream at https://www.youtube.com/@cityofkeenetexas Ricky Stephens - President | Daniel Gathings - Vice President | Donnie Beeson Alma Davilla | Phillip Jackson | Gary Heinrich | Nellie Youngberg 1. Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance 2. President's Remarks 3. City Administration Remarks 4. Public Comments Each person in attendance who wishes to speak on an item NOT posted on the agenda shall speak during this section. Each speaker will be allotted three (3) minutes. 5. Public Hearing There is no public hearing scheduled for this meeting. 6. General A. Review, discuss, and consider the minutes of the regular Keene EDC (Type B) Board meeting held on June 16, 2026. B. Receive, discuss, and take action on the Keene EDC (Type B) Board Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. C. Receive an update from Chief Warner on the installation of the additional outdoor secondary warning sirens project. D. Receive an update on the requested information for improvements to the Elisa Carver Park ballfields. 7. Executive Session If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, the EDC-B Board determines that a Closed or Executive Session of the Board is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 - consultation with attorney; Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding real property; Section 551.073 - deliberation regarding prospective gift; Section 551.074 – personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; Section 551.076 - deliberation regarding security devices or security audit; Section 551.087 - deliberation regarding economic development negotiations; Section 551.089 - deliberation regarding security devices or security audits, and/or other matters as authorized under the Texas Government Code. If a Closed or Executive Session is held in accordance with the Texas Government Code as set out above, the Board will reconvene in Open Session in order to take action, if necessary, on the items addressed during Executive Session. 8. Reconvene into Open Session To take action on the above-listed Executive Session item(s), if any. 1 9. Requests for Future Agenda Items 10. Adjourn This is to certify that a true and correct copy of this Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the Keene City Hall, 1000 N. Old Betsy Road, Cleburne, Texas a place readily accessible to the general public at all times and to the City’s website www.keenetx.com, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, three business days prior to the start of this meeting. 07/15/2026 Date: ______________Time: 2:00 PM By: _____________________ _______ Holly Russell, City Secretary Accessibility Statement The Keene City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The entry ramp is at the front, with entry at the front entrance to City Hall. Reasonable accommodation to furnish auxiliary aids or assistance to assist persons with special needs will be provided when seventy-two (72) hours advance notice is given. Please contact the City Secretary’s Office at 817-641-3336 ext. 105. 2  Section 6, Item A. Keene Economic Development Corporation (Type B) Board Meeting Minutes June 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM Keene City Hall - Robert G. Cooper Council Chamber 1000 N. Old Betsy Rd., Cleburne, Texas 76031 Recorded Live Stream Available at https://www.youtube.com/@cityofkeenetexas Members Present: Vice President Daniel Gathings, and Board Members Donnie Beeson, Phillip Jackson, and Nellie Youngberg Members Absent: President Ricky Stephens, and Board Members Alma Davila, Gary Heinrich City staff present: Jonathan Seitz, Don Martin, Holly Russell, Mira Lam, and Cari Warwick 1. Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance Vice President Gathings called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. 2. President's Remarks No remarks were given. 3. City Administration Remarks Don Martin, Director of Neighborhood and Development Services, announced that administration received the proposals for the skate park and they may be presented next month. 4. Public Comments Paul Gnadt, Chamber of Commerce Director, gave Board Members information on Chamber costs for consideration for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. 5. Public Hearing There was no public hearing scheduled for this meeting date. 6. General A. Review, discuss, and consider the minutes of the regular Keene EDC (Type B) Board meeting held on May 19, 2026. A motion was made to accept the minutes as presented, and seconded. The motion carried. Motion made by Jackson, Seconded by Youngberg. Voting Yea: Beeson, Vice President Gathings, Youngberg, Jackson B. Receive a report from the City Manager on an update for the Downtown Revitalization Program (DRP) grant. Jonathan Seitz, City Manager, updated the Board that it looks positive that the city will receive the million dollar grant for downtown revitalization. However, use of some of the funds for the skate park does not look possible. Sidewalks from the SWAU gym to Elisa Carve Park is approved, and lights around the walking trail at the park has been approved. Since the small street to connect 805-B and FM 2280 is not possible, administration is looking to add electrical and other infrastructure to Elisa Carver Park for events. Another idea, if there are funds, would be another pavilion at a park, or laying asphalt in the Elisa Carver parking lot. There were questions about the lighting at the park, and the boundaries of the downtown district. A DRAFT-EDC-B Minutes Page 1 of 2 3  Section 6, Item A. suggestion was made to to consider paving the grassy area at the ball fields for parking. There was no action taken on this item. C. Receive, discuss, and consider approving the Keene EDC (Type B) Board Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY27). Mira Lam, Director of Finance, was present to assist with answering questions about the proposed budget. There were questions about salary and wages. The Board asked for a more detailed budget report for them to review since it appeared some of the line items were not listed on the proposed budget they were given. Jonathan spoke about training for Board Members, which increased the training budget. In answer to a question of the cost for audit, the EDC Boards paid 10 percent of the cost. The Board stated they could not vote on the proposed budget due to the clerical errors presented, and would like a corrected version at the next meeting. There was a motion to table the item until next month, and seconded. The motion carried. Motion made by Beeson, Seconded by Youngberg. Voting Yea: Beeson, Vice President Gathings, Jackson D. Review, discuss, and consider possible action or direction to staff concerning quotes received for ballfield improvements. Mr. Martin reported that only one contractor responded out of multiple inquiries about ballfield improvements. One company declined to quote, and another company has been approached and has yet to provide a quote. The one company that responded said that they believed the cost to be about $15-17,000. There was a question about how much revenue the field rentals bring in, and that information will be brought back next month. The rental is about $25 for two hours, and increases if lights are needed. The income is part of the EDC-B Miscellaneous Revenue. The Board wants to know where the funds will come from to improve the fields. A motion was made to repair the fields, not to exceed $19, 999. Motion made by Beeson, Seconded by Youngberg. Voting Yea: Beeson, Vice President Gathings, Youngberg, Jackson 7. Executive Session There was no recess for Executive Session at this meeting. 8. Reconvene into Open Session There were no items needing action. 9. Requests for Future Agenda Items Items as discussed this meeting. 10. Adjourn There being no further business, Vice President Gathings adjourned the meeting at 4:47 p.m. Approved on this _______ day of ___________ 2026. __________________________________ Presiding Officer Attest: _________________________________ Holly Russell, City Secretary DRAFT-EDC-B Minutes Page 2 of 2 4  Section 6, Item B. Type B - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - FUND 400 PROPOSED BUDGET 2026-2027 Proposed Budget- Description Account ID Type FY25 Budget FY26 Budget FY27 Var % Revenue 354,000.00 364,000.00 401,440.00 10% SALES TAX REVENUE 400-000-4005 Revenue 340,000.00 340,000.00 380,800.00 12% INTEREST INCOME 400-000-4006 Revenue 12,000.00 18,000.00 14,400.00 -20% TRANSFERS FROM RESERVES 400-000-4601 Revenue - - - NET INCOME - REVENUE 400-000-4605 Revenue - - - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 400-000-4725 Revenue 2,000.00 6,000.00 6,240.00 4% Expense 339,551.62 696,502.12 762,051.35 9% PERSONNEL EXPENSES 70,040.00 76,040.00 77,188.00 2% SALARY & WAGES 400-110-6010 Personnel Expenses 49,000.00 55,000.00 56,650.00 3% OVERTIME 400-110-6015 Personnel Expenses 1,240.00 1,240.00 - -100% LONGEVITY 400-110-6027 Personnel Expenses 310.00 310.00 319.30 3% PAYROLL TAXES 400-110-6035 Personnel Expenses 3,870.00 3,870.00 3,986.10 3% WORKER'S COMPENSATION 400-110-6040 Personnel Expenses 1,380.00 1,380.00 1,421.40 3% HEALTH INSURANCE 400-110-6045 Personnel Expenses 7,650.00 7,650.00 7,879.50 3% LIFE INSURANCE 400-110-6050 Personnel Expenses 110.00 110.00 113.30 3% TMRS CONTRIBUTIONS 400-110-6055 Personnel Expenses 6,320.00 6,320.00 6,509.60 3% LONG-TERM DISABILITY 400-110-6060 Personnel Expenses 160.00 160.00 164.80 3% SHORT-TERM DISABILITY 400-110-6061 Personnel Expenses - - 144.00 100% MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 400-110-6105 Maintenace & Repairs - - 2,500.00 100% CITY PARK MAINTENANCE 400-110-6106 City Park Maintenance 71,150.00 65,850.00 67,825.50 3% Ball Field Bases 400-110-6106 City Park Maintenance 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,236.00 3% Ball Field Chalk 400-110-6106 City Park Maintenance 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,030.00 3% Ball Field Conditioner 400-110-6106 City Park Maintenance 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,300.00 3% Lights 400-110-6106 City Park Maintenance 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,090.00 3% Maintenace - Park bathrooms/trash 400-110-6106 City Park Maintenance 4,550.00 4,550.00 4,686.50 3% Miscellaneous Maintenance & Repairs 400-110-6106 City Park Maintenance 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,150.00 3% Monthly Electricity Bill for Park Lights 400-110-6106 City Park Maintenance 9,600.00 10,200.00 10,506.00 3% Mowing Contract - Park 400-110-6106 City Park Maintenance 36,800.00 30,900.00 31,827.00 3% TRAINING/EDU/CONFERENCE DUES 400-110-6201 Training/Education/Conferences 3,175.40 3,175.40 6,957.00 119% Annual City Council / Board Training 400-110-6201 Training/Education/Conferences 5,000.00 Miscellaneous Courses/Training Conferences 400-110-6201 Training/Education/Conferences 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,545.00 3% Playground Inspector 400-110-6201 Training/Education/Conferences 400.00 400.00 412.00 3% TEDC Basic Economic Dev Course 400-110-6201 Training/Education/Conferences 350.00 350.00 - -100% TML Annual Conference 400-110-6201 Training/Education/Conferences 455.11 455.11 - -100% TML Economic Dev Conference 400-110-6201 Training/Education/Conferences 470.29 470.29 - -100% DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 400-110-6205 Training/Education/Conferences 3,159.22 4,336.72 2,817.83 -35% Annual Subscription Zac Tax Software 400-110-6205 Training/Education/Conferences 375.00 375.00 375.00 0% Burleson Chamber Annual Membership Dues 400-110-6205 Training/Education/Conferences 112.50 112.50 135.00 20% Cleburne Chamber Membership Dues 400-110-6205 Training/Education/Conferences 125.00 125.00 125.00 0% CREW Fort Worth Annual Membership Dues 400-110-6205 Training/Education/Conferences 142.50 142.50 150.00 5% GIS Monthly Subscription (1/3 shared) 400-110-6205 Training/Education/Conferences 1,803.72 1,803.72 1,857.83 3% ICSC Annual Membership Dues 400-110-6205 Training/Education/Conferences 62.50 62.50 - -100% IEDC Annual Membership Dues 400-110-6205 Training/Education/Conferences 228.00 228.00 - -100% Keene Chamber Membership Dues 400-110-6205 Training/Education/Conferences 47.50 1,225.00 175.00 -86% TEDC Annual Membership Dues 400-110-6205 Training/Education/Conferences 262.50 262.50 - -100% VEHICLE MAINT (INCLUDING FUEL) 400-110-6320 Vehicle Maintenance 1,583.00 1,583.00 - -100% Fuel 400-110-6320 Vehicle Maintenance 480.00 480.00 - -100% Miscellaneous Maintenace & Repairs 400-110-6320 Vehicle Maintenance 500.00 500.00 - -100% LEGAL SERVICES 400-110-6820 Legal Services 2,500.00 2,500.00 500.00 -80% 5 Page 1 of 3  Section 6, Item B. Proposed Budget- Description Account ID Type FY25 Budget FY26 Budget FY27 Var % OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 400-110-6860 Other Professional Services 7,500.00 7,500.00 7,400.00 -1% Audit Expense 400-110-6860 Other Professional Services 7,400.00 100% Grant Writer 400-110-6860 Other Professional Services 7,500.00 7,500.00 - -100% ENGINEERING SERVICES 400-110-6865 Engineering Services - 7,500.00 7,500.00 0% JANITORIAL 400-110-6880 Janitorial 1,170.00 1,170.00 1,205.10 3% Miscellaneous cleaning supplies 400-110-6880 Janitorial 1,010.00 1,010.00 1,040.30 3% Miscellaneous paper products - Restrooms 400-110-6880 Janitorial 160.00 160.00 164.80 3% SECRETARIAL/CITY SERVICES 400-110-6883 Secretarial/City Services 9,591.00 42,000.00 43,260.00 3% City Manager 400-110-6883 Secretarial/City Services 7,000.00 7,210.00 3% City Secretary 400-110-6883 Secretarial/City Services 936.00 5,000.00 5,150.00 3% Finance Director 400-110-6883 Secretarial/City Services 6,720.00 5,000.00 5,150.00 3% Finance Manager 400-110-6883 Secretarial/City Services 6,000.00 6,180.00 3% PR & Marketing 400-110-6883 Secretarial/City Services 14,000.00 14,420.00 3% Scheduling Clerk 400-110-6883 Secretarial/City Services 1,935.00 5,000.00 5,150.00 3% ADVERTISING/PROMOTION 400-110-6915 Advertising/Promotions 9,400.00 9,400.00 14,400.00 53% Keene Chamber Business Expo 400-110-6915 Advertising/Promotions 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 0% Miscellaneous Advertising 400-110-6915 Advertising/Promotions 5,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 100% Old Glory Flags 400-110-6915 Advertising/Promotions 750.00 750.00 750.00 0% One table of Eight at COC banquet 400-110-6915 Advertising/Promotions 1,150.00 1,150.00 1,150.00 0% BUSINESS DEV./INCENTIVES 400-110-6916 Business Development & Incentives 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 0% MEDIA & WEB PAGE 400-110-6922 Media & Website - 5,000.00 1,250.00 -75% ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE 400-110-6980 Administrative Expense 7,616.00 7,616.00 16,628.00 118% Agenda Management Suite 400-110-6980 Administrative Expense 1,616.00 1,616.00 8,333.00 416% Computer Supplies 400-110-6980 Administrative Expense 500.00 500.00 515.00 3% IT Services 400-110-6980 Administrative Expense 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,030.00 3% Laserfische Software 400-110-6980 Administrative Expense 3,250.00 100% Miscellaneous Admin Expenses 400-110-6980 Administrative Expense 500.00 500.00 3,500.00 600% PARK MAINTENANCE 400-110-6992 Park Maintenance 8,000.00 13,164.00 13,558.92 3% Mow 5 acres - Wallen Ridge 400-110-6992 Park Maintenance 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,090.00 3% Mow Community Center 400-110-6992 Park Maintenance 4,260.00 4,387.80 3% Mow Pocket Park 400-110-6992 Park Maintenance 5,000.00 4,944.00 5,092.32 3% Weed Control Welcome sign 400-110-6992 Park Maintenance 960.00 988.80 3% BANK FEES 400-110-6993 Bank Fees - - - PARK COMMUNITY PROJECTS 400-110-6995 Park Community Projects 19,000.00 24,000.00 23,100.00 -4% Christmas Market 400-110-6995 Park Community Projects 1,000.00 1,000.00 - -100% Christmas Parade/Fireworks 400-110-6995 Park Community Projects 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 0% Movie in the Park 400-110-6995 Park Community Projects 9,000.00 9,000.00 6,000.00 -33% Parades - Miscellaneous Events 400-110-6995 Park Community Projects 5,000.00 10,000.00 12,600.00 26% PARK COMMUNITY PROJECTS - CHRISTMAS MARKET 400-110-6995.05Park Community Projects 1,500.00 100% ANNUAL PMT - COMMUNITY CTR 400-110-7595 Loans & Debt Obligations 66,667.00 66,667.00 66,670.00 0% CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 400-110-8000 Capital Expenditures 55,000.00 355,000.00 400,000.00 13% Capital Project - Arauzo Park Improvements 400-110-8000 Capital Expenditures 25,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 0% Capital Project - Engineering and Sidewalk 400-110-8000 Capital Expenditures 25,000.00 200,000.00 100,000.00 -50% Capital Project - Skate Park 400-110-8000 Capital Expenditures 100,000.00 50,000.00 -50% Elisa Carver Park - Additional Lighting 400-110-8000 Capital Expenditures 65,000.00 100,000.00 100% Two Add'l Outdoor Warning Sirens 400-110-8000 Capital Expenditures 100,000.00 100% 6 Page 2 of 3  Section 6, Item B. Proposed Budget- Description Account ID Type FY25 Budget FY26 Budget FY27 Var % TRANSFER TO GOVERNMNT ACTIVITY 400-110-9010 Transfer to Government Activity - - 5,291.00 100% Summary Revenue 401,440.00 Expenses 762,051.35 Deficit (360,611.35) Available Balance in EDC-MM #XXXXXXX337 $653,312.14 as of June 30, 2026 Budget Assumptions 1 Revenue increase by 12% - projecting extra income from MetalPlate and new business in the pipeline operating 2 Interest rate assumed to be at 3.66%. Current average is at 3.78% 3 Personnel Budget is assumed increase of 3% awaiting FY2027 Budget approval by City Council 4 Expenses increased by 3% unless otherwise stated 5 Capital expenditure is funded by cash not revenue Budget Notes 1 No overtime budgeted - this is due to no more hourly position charged to EDC-B 2 Additional line for Short Term Disability was approved by Council as of FY2026 - this covers all administrative help 3 Maintenance & Repairs is to do an upkeep on common grounds - as rest of land is sold 4 Training Expenses increased due to the additional budget line for Council/Board annual training $5,000 5 Dues and Subscription reduced by 35% due to removal of various annual memberships 6 Vehicle Maintenance and Fuel expenses are moved to Fund 510 -ISF as per GASB No. 34 7 Legal Fees line is reduced to 80% due to historical error in using this GL account 8 Other Professional Service reduced to only Audit expenses, removed Grant Writer - which is a duplicate of Engineering Service 9 Advertising/promotions increased to accommodate support for a. 88.3 The Journey - $3,000.00 b. SWAU Golf Tournament - $ 1,500.00 c. SWAU Night at the Myerson - $1,500.00 d. SWAU Gala - $1,500.00 10 Media supplies reduced to reflect marketing media supplies and split between GF, WS, EDC A & B 11 Administrative Expenses increased due to : a. Agenda Management Suite is going to be transitioned to e-Scrive total setup fee is $25,000 - this amount reflecrs 1/3 of total expense b. Laserfische increase of storage fee 12 Parks Community Projects reduced due to Movies in the Park reduced to 2 times a year from 3 times a year 7 Page 3 of 3