09.10.09 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Minutes of the
CITY OF SCHERTZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
September 10, 2409
CITY STAFF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Don Taylor, City Manager
CORPORATION George Antuna, Executive Director
Harry Whitney, Vice President Juan Santoya, Finance Director
Mark Robez-ts Jeff Jewell, Assistant Economic Development
Tim Brown Directoz•
Matthew Duke Erin Matlock, Economic Developmez;t
Roy Richard Specialist
James Harden Peter Graves, Economic Development Analyst
Jim Fowler, City Council
THOSE ABSENT Others Present
Steve White, President Robert Brockman, Citizen
1. Cal! to order.
Vice President Whitneycalled the meeting to order at b;31 pm.
2. Public comment.
No public comment.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
3. Approval of meeting minutes dated June 11, 2009 and Special Called Meeting July 27, 2009.
Director Roberts moved to approve the minutes of August 13, 2009 meeting of the
Economic Development Corporation. Director Brown seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vate unanimous
4. Update from City Finance Director on Monthly Financial Report. Santoya)
Mr. Santoya stated that the revenues for this month are down seven percent from the same
time last year, althoughyear-to-date we are still above last year. Mr. Santoys gave an update on
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the Enterprise Park project, saying that it was coming to a close and that all payments had
been made.
5. Discussion on Board Member Description and Responsibilities (G. Antuna)
Mr. Antuna introduced the Board Member job description.
Mr. Duke and Mr. Harden had advice an the formatting of the board member job description.
Mr. Whitney stated that the board could approve the board member orientation at the next
meeting, and that it was just far general discussion now.
6. Discussion on recommendation of candidates for appointment to the City of Schertz
Economic Development Corporation (G. Antuna)
George Antuna briefly introduced the candidates for reappointment, Director Brown acrd
Director Richards were recommended for reappointment by the board, while Director Roberts
declined to reapply and will be leaving the board.
Director Richards stated that attendance may be a factor for some applicants.
The board recommended three of the applicants to City Council.
7. Update on active projects and contracts {J. Jewell]
Mr. Jewell presented an update on active projects. He stated that staff is working with Site
Location Partnership to identify businesses and industries that would be advantageous far the
city to target based on numerous factors, including the high growth rate of jobs within those
industries.
Mr. Jewell stated that the Schertz Parkway Professional Plaza project is going well, and that the
medical group looking into the site gave the developer a deadline to have the proposal ready.
Mr. Harden stated drat the staff may want to consider targeting equiprrrent companies
currently based in San Antonio, because Schertz would be an ideal location or them to relocate
when an expansion is necessary.
8. Presentation and discussion on Town Center Market Assessment Report (J. Jewell)
Mr. Jewell stated that a consulting firm, Stainback Public/Private Real Estate (SPPRE) has
completed a preluninary market assessment on the Town Center project proposal. The SPPRE
report indicates that Class "A" multifamily could be supported in the Tawas Center as the first
phase of the project.
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9. Director's Report
Mr. Antuna presented the clarification for the grandfather's clause as was requested in
previous meetings.
Mr. Antuna stated that at future board meetings, there will be a conflict of interest agenda item
to allow for individual board members to recuse themselves from individual items or identify
potential conflicts of interest.
Mr. Taylor addressed the board, stating that the EDC, City Council, and other boards and
commissions need to be on the same page as to where we want the city to go in the future. He
proposed a joint workshop in which issues would be heard and resolved.
Mr. Antuna stated that the EDC is getting a nnew website, and that they are currently
receivixrg bids for the new website development.
10. President's Report
Vice President Whitney addressed the board, saying that he would like to do exit interviews
from naw on for board members who are no longer in office.
11. Requests by Board members that items are placed on a future SEDC agenda.
None.
12. Requests by Board members to Director and Staff for information.
Nane.
13. Adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 8:08 P.M.
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Mark Roberts, Secretary/Treasurer
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