October 13, 1994 The Schertz Development Commission convened in Regular Session
on Thursday, October 13, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal
Complex conference room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Lew Borgfeld Bob Vallance
Charles McDonald Mary Marsh
Wanda Jean Sweatt Jackie Jones
Harry Richburg Juan Thorn
Bruce Hammersla
Merwin Willman
Tony Moreno
STAFF PRESENT:
Kerry Sweatt, City Manager
Mark Marquez, Coordinator
Dolores Butler
Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Borgfeld called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (8/25/94)
W. J. Sweatt made a motion to approve the minutes as read,
Harry Richburg seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
3. REVIEW/DISCUSSION - PHH FANTUS METROCOM ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STUDY
Mark Marquez handed out the bound study and highlighted areas
of interest and concern, suggesting commission members review
at their leisure and make any comments, suggestions,
recommendations, etc. at a future meeting.
4. REVIEW/DISCUSS TAX ABATEMENT GUIDELINES & CRITERIA
Included in the meeting packet was a copy of guidelines and
criteria with changes/reductions of percentages in capital
investment and job creation criteria; existing business
retention provisions; and Enterprize Zone criteria.
Charles McDonald made a motion to accept the Tax Abatement
Guidelines and Criteria as written and proceed to City Council
for approval. W.J. seconded the motion and the vote was as
follows:
Ayes Nays
Charles McDonald Harry Richburg
W.J. Sweatt
Bruce Hammersla
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Business Appreciation Dinner - W.J. reported a huge success
this year.
6. STAFF DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Mr. Sweatt advised commission members of the upcoming
proposed bond issue for facility improvements. The election
could take place in May, August, or November, 1995. The 1/2
cent sales tax election for economic development and ad
valorem tax relief could be as early as January, 1995.
7. SET NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be November 10, 1994.
8. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35
p.m.
Lewis Borgfeld Lucinda Fitzpatrick
Chairman Recording Secretary