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Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing members to the Killeen Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
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DATE: April 1, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Holli Clements, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Appointing members to the Killeen Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City Council made annual appointments to boards and commissions at its October 1, 2024, meeting in accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Article IV, Sec. 2-116.
The Killeen Economic Development Corporation has received a resignation from board member Meredith Viguers, Chamber of Commerce representative. The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce recommends appointing Scott Cosper as a new Chamber of Commerce representative replacing Ms. Viguers.
The City Council approved a motion of direction at the March 4, 2025, to add a seat to the Killeen Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors for the President of the Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce. The President of the Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce is Ronnie Russell.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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RECOMMENDATION:
City Staff recommends City Council appoint Scott Cosper as the Chamber of Commerce representative and Ronnie Russell as the Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce representative to the Killeen Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
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