Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Aug. 20

Five Corners Improvement District Board of Directors met Aug. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

DETERMINE QUORUM; CALL TO ORDER. 

The Board of Directors of the Five Corners Improvement District held a regular meeting, open to the public at 12:00 p.m. via videoconference, and the roll was called of the duly appointed members of the Board, to-wit: 

Position 1 - Edna Deauvearo, Secretary

Position 2 - Homer Clark, Chairman

Position 3 - Vivian Harris

Position 4 - Charles F. Meyer, Jr.

Position 5 - Melva Thornton, Vice Chair 

Position 6 - Edward Teamer, Asst. Secretary

Position 7 - Vernon N. Smith

Position 8 - Nina Springer

Position 9- George A. Anderson 

and all the above were present, thus constituting a quorum. Also, present were Ben Brewer, Don Huml, Alice Lee, Alan Bernstein, Josh Hawes, Leticia Rodriguez, and Eoles Whitaker, all with Hawes Hill & Associates, LLP; George Baugh and Lucille Dixon, George Baugh III, CPA & Associates; Chaitanya Kasturi, Huitt-Zollars; Eric Lyons, Debny Greenlee, and Obiageli Onuba, Impact Strategies, and Barbara Hite, District K. Others attending the meeting were LeRon Wilson, Lucille Smith, Bessie Mansfield, and Theadore Andrews. Chairman Clark called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. 

RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS. Ms. Mansfield made public comments regarding the property located at 4802 W. Fuqua St. 

Upon motion duly made by Director Anderson and being seconded by Director Thornton, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of the July 16, 2021, Board meeting, as presented. 

RECEIVE ASSESSMENT COLLECTION REPORT 

Mr. Brewer presented the Assessment Collection Report, included in the Board materials. He reported a 94% collection rate on the 2020 assessment; $165,282.00 in uncertified values for 2020 and 90 unsettled accounts. He stated he was working with the Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP to resolve the District's collections. No action from the Board was required. 

RECEIVE BOOKKEEPER'S REPORT AND APPROVES INVOICES FOR PAYMENT 

Mr. Baugh presented the Bookkeeper's Report and went over invoices, included in the Board materials. Upon a motion duly made by Director Anderson, and being seconded by Director Teamer, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Bookkeeper's Report and approved payment of invoices, as presented. 

CONSIDER DEPOSITORY PLEDGE AGREEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT OPTIONS AS NECESSARY. 

Mr. Brewer reported BBVA was acquired by PNC Bank in June. He reported the conversion from BBVA to PNC will take place in October and PNC will not be accepting public funds. After general discussion from the Board, a motion duly made by Director Thornton, and being seconded by Director Springer, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Depository Pledge Agreement with Central Bank, as presented. 

RECEIVE UPDATES FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 

Director Smith reported the Committee met on August 9, a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. He reported Commander Hasstig was the new HPD Southwest Division commander. He reviewed the SEAL crime reports and the HPD crime statistics. He reported violent and non-violent crimes were down compared to last year. Mr. Brewer reviewed the illegal dumping camera report for the District. Chairman Clark reported this year's National Night Out will be on October 5, 2021. Mr. Brewer suggested the Board consider a subcommittee to work on the coordination of the event. No action from the Board was required. 

RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 

Director Anderson reported the Committee met on August 9, a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. He reported meeting with Director Springer regarding revisions to the committee scope to incorporate green initiatives and infrastructure. He stated all Board members are welcomed to participate and provide feedback regarding the EPA Emerging Mobility Program tool. Mr. Lyons provided an overview of the EPA Emerging Mobility Program, its' participants, and the areas of focus. He provided information regarding funding initiatives/sources, the Stakeholder Engagement pilot program, and the Co-Starters Training program. Mr. Brewer provided updates on the District's permits and plats for June and July. There was a general discussion regarding land purchasing and usage in the District from developers and brokers. No action from the Board was required. 

RECEIVED UPDATE FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND URBAN DESIGN COMMITTEE 

Director Thornton reported the Committee met on August 9, a copy of the Committee Minutes is included in the Board materials. She presented updates on the Maintenance and Porter Service report. She reported Smartscaping collected 42 bandit signs and 2,800 lbs. of trash in July, which showed a slight decrease. She reported the overgrown grass and blight areas surrounding the bus shelters have been cleaned by the District. There was a general discussion regarding the Madison Mile Street seeding. No action from the Board was required. 

a. Consider Task Order from Smartscaping for Storage of Additional Bus Shelters Mr. Brewer reviewed the Smartscaping Work Order No. 14 in the amount of $150.00 per month, for monthly storage of additional bus shelters. He reported the Committee has reviewed the work order and is recommending them for approval. Upon a motion duly made by Director Thornton, and being seconded by Director Springer, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Smartscaping Work Order No. 14 in the amount of $150.00 per month, for monthly storage of additional bus shelters. 

b. Receive updates on TIRZ 9 and TIRZ 25 projects. Mr. Huml reported TIRZ 9 is seeking construction bids for the Hiram Clarke bus shelters. He anticipates having more information at the next board meeting. Ms. Kasturi provided an overview of TIRZ 9 and TIRZ 25 projects. She provided updates on intersection improvements for W. Orem Post Oak and W. Orem/Hiram Clarke; Amphitheater and Open Market; West Orem Corridor Beautification; Affordable Quality Housing Infrastructure; thoroughfare and roadway improvements; Greenspace and landscape improvements; Hiram Clarke Rd bus stop crossing improvements; Civic Art; the Curb/Sidewalk repair and improvements; and Curb/sidewalk repair and improvements. No action from the Board was required. 

RECEIVE GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT 

Mr. Brewer presented the General Manager's Report, included in the Board materials. He provided updates on the Committee meetings; upcoming in-person meetings, and the Graffiti Abatement report. He provided information regarding next month's in-person meeting and location. There was a discussion concerning the health risks of an in-person meeting. No action from the Board was required. 

ADJOURNMENT. 

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Clark adjourned the meeting at 1:24 p.m. 

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