Forney EDC Mar. 12 2015 goes paperless, continues with Crumbzz

During its March 12, 2015 meeting, the Forney EDC -

• Approved the financial report. Treasurer Burrus stated with the Fiscal Year at 41.67%, the tax receipts are ahead of budget at 43%, and higher than last year, even though there was a special revenue item, and expenses are at 22% of budget.
• Executive Director’s Report - Mr. Ketteman briefed the board on the new report format. They are reviewing the website to be sure it is accurate and up to date. The EDC will be hosting/featured at the Leadership Forney class, and there will be a tour around Forney, and to Smurfit Kappa.
• Approved moving to a “paperless” agenda. Mr. Ketteman said he has been paperless at the last two EDCs, that board members would get electronic copies and then could print as much as they want, that printed copies would be available on request from board members, and to the public as required by the Open Records Act. Hardcopy printed versions would be kept in the office for reference and posterity. Mr. Burrus asked if the financials could be made available to the public- Mr. Ketteman said they would continue to have agendas available plus packets for the press, and at the boards' direction the synopsis could be available with the agendas.
• Held a 1-hour-55-minute Executive Session
• Approved having staff proceed as directed on the execution of the Lease Agreement of the Crumbzz property (Techmar Group at 212 S. Bois D’Arc Street).