March 24, 1994 The Schertz Economic Development Commission organizational
meeting convened at 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 21, 1994 in the
Municipal Complex Conference Room, 1400 Schertz, Parkway,
Schertz, Texas.
THOSE PRESENT: THOSE ABSENT:
Lew Borgfeld Bob Vallance, 5r.
Charles McDonald Harold Smith
W. J. Sweatt Jackie Jones
Mary Marsh Eric White
Juan Thorn Bruce Hammersla
Tony Moreno (Ex Officio) Merwin Willman
STAFF PRESENT:
Kerry R. Sweatt, City Manager
Mark Marquez, Coordinator
Dolores Butler, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mark Marquez, Economic Development Coordinator called the
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing
officers. Mark suggested the need to change the by-laws to
reflect the number to constitute a quorum in relation to the
increased number of members approved by City Council
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
From the names listed above as "present" and "absent", W. J.
Sweatt nominated Lew Borgfeld to serve as chairman with a
second made by Mary Marsh. Charles McDonald made a motion to
close the nominations. The motion carried unanimously. Lew
Borgfeld was elected chairman by acclamation.
Mark Marquez asked for nominations for vice-chairman. Charles
McDonald nominated Juan Thorn. Mr. Thorn declined the
nomination due to lack of experience and stating he has a year
remaining on staff with the Air Force with option of an
additional year and is currently taking graduate courses, thus
he would prefer to wait until such time as he can fully
participate.
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Mary Marsh nominated Bob Vallance in absentia for the position
of vice-chairman. Charles McDonald seconded the nomination.
Mary Marsh made a motion that the nominations cease. With no
further nominations, Bob Vallance was named vice-chairman by
acclamation.
Mark Marquez said he would speak to Mr. Vallance tomorrow
regarding his nomination.
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The following members will serve two-year terms: Lew
Borgfeld, Jackie Jones, Harold Smith, Bruce Hammersla, W.J.
Sweatt, and Juan Thorn.
Members serving a one-year term will be: Bob Vallance, Eric
White, Merwin Willman, Charles McDonald, Harry Richburg, and
Mary Marsh.
COMMITTEE SELECTION
Mark suggested the committees required to carry out the
function of the EDC are:
(a) Special events - (business appreciation dinner);
(b) Marketing - (promotional merchandise for sale and
give-away [4th of July booth]);
(c) Strategic planning;
(d) Fund raising;
(e) Annual commercial brokers luncheon; and
(f) Marketing trips and economic development conferences.
Lew Borgfeld said he would be willing to chair the commercial
brokers committee. Harry Richburg will assist.
Mark recommended that Charles McDonald chair the marketing
committee and have Juan Thorn assist (pending the outcome of
the election). "Mac" said he would assist Juan. W.J. said
she thought Jackie Jones would be good on this committee and
suggested she be called.
Mark Marquez will be in charge of strategic planning.
Fund raising will be a full commission task.
Chairman Borgfeld asked W.J. if she would be willing to
continue to chair the Special Events committee and she agreed
to do so.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
W. J. asked the status of the Talk of the Town update.
Dolores stated she is working on it as time permits and asked
for volunteer assistance. Following discussion, Mark Marquez
said he would contact Donna Barclay at the Housing Authority
to see if some of the senior citizens would be able to help
out.
STAFF DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
Mark Marquez reported the 60 room Ramada Ltd. hotel is in
pretty good shape - is in the financing stages. They have
closed on the two-acre tract and also paid in cash, the
franchise fee. The structure is Mediterranean style with a
48' x 24' meeting room. A tax abatement application is
eminent.
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Denny's Restaurant is expected to go into contract within the
next several days; however, this is not ready for public
knowledge. Will take over the property next to Jack In The
Box where the truck parking is currently.
Wendy's and Technos is almost finished on FM 3009.
Two prospects in the mill (confidential until further
development) are Gaylord Container and Nytex.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
W.J. asked if we should court H.E.B. again? Chairman
Borgfeld said no, they will come as soon as the numbers are
right.
COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chairman Borgfeld expressed his thanks for the attendance and
those who agreed to chair the committees.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 16.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chairman Borgfeld adjourned the
meeting at 8:11 p.m. with a motion to adjourn from Mary Marsh
and a second from W.J. Sweatt. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Dolores Butler
Recording Secretary