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TOLEDO BEND BI-STATE ALLIANCE
MEETING
MARCH 25, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Larry Kelly.
J.B. Meyers lead the group in the opening prayer.
Joe Goodson asked members and visitors in attendance to introduce themselves.
Mr. Will Smith, Democratic candidate for Sabine County Commissioner, Pct. 4, was among the visitors.
J.B. Meyers was asked to introduce the special guest speaker, Texas State Representative Wayne Christian of Center, Texas.
Representative Christian talked to the group regarding economic development, tourism, and redistricting, noting that redistricting creates the problem of the city versus the rural areas.
He stated that seniority is the only thing that helps the rural areas, and that makes "term limits" a bad thing. He told the group Rural Economic Development has been moved to the Agri Department, where he can better serve the rural areas.
Representative Christian entertained questions from the group regarding ways in which he might help efforts of the TBBSA. TBBSA members asked that he help get word to the communities about the value of the lake for recreation and tourism, as well as power production. Further Rep. Christian was asked to make sure that the community was made aware that the reservoir was built for three purposes; Water Conservation, Power Generation and Recreation, not just for power generation as he has stated in some of his previous radio programs. Representative Christian promised to do whatever he can within his scope or capability. Larry Kelly said he would make sure Rep. Christian is kept informed of the TBBSA goals and efforts.
Minutes of the February 25, 2002 meeting were approved as read.
The Treasurer's report was presented. There are presently 10 organizations and 9 associates paid for this year. The current balance is $2,392.85.
Motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the Treasurer's report.
DEDTA report: No report. Committee representative was absent.
East Texas Regional Water Planning report:
Bill Huegel stated the committee meeting was basically for planning activities and setting up presentations.
Collaborative effort:
Larry Kelly reported there has been no Collaborative meeting since the last meeting of TBBSA. The next meeting is set for April 23, 2002. If no progress is made during the next meeting, the shareholders are free to drop out.
Motion was made, seconded and passed for the TBBSA to drop out of the Collaborative Effort if no progress is made after the next meeting.
Larry Slocum told the group the SRA has scheduled 53 fishing tournaments for next year.
A sample of the sport hat bearing the TBBSA insignia was shown to the group.
Motion was made, seconded and approved for purchase of 48 hats to be sold at $13 each. This is the approximate cost of each hat to the organization.
No bills were presented for payment.
TBBSA is still in need of two officers, a Texas Co-chairman and secretary.
J.B. Meyers will contact Todd Staples to see if he will attend our next meeting.
The next meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2002.
Meeting was adjourned.
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