NOVEMBER 3 1999
MINUTES
SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 1999
The Schertz Economic Development Corporation convened on Wednesday,
November 3, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Conference Room,
1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those members present were as
follows: Vice-President Steven F. White, presiding; Secretary Johnie McDow;
Director Reginna Agee; Director Glyn D. Williams; Director Pia Jarman and
Director Ken Greenwald. Absent: Director Ramon J. Cook. Also present were
Executive Director Kerry R. Sweatt and Recording Secretary Norma Althouse.
Vice-President White called the meeting to order.
#1 Consider and take action regarding election of officers
Mr. Sweatt volunteered to stand in for Treasurer L.J. Cott (who has retired) until
such time as a new Comptroller for the City is hired. He said the Board does,
however, need to fill three positions. Council member Pia Jarman was appointed
to fill the unexpired term of Councilmember Charles McDonald until September
30, 1999. She was reappointed by Council, but needs to be approved by the
Board, for a two-year term until September 30, 2001. Councilmember Glyn
Williams was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Councilmember Timothy
Swinney until September 30,1999. He was reappointed by Council, but needs to
be approved by the Board, for a two-year term until September 30, 2001.
Councilmember Reginna Agee was appointed to fill the unexpired term of
Council member Norman Agee until September 30, 2000. Her appointment
needs to be approved by the Board.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the appointment of Pia Jarman for a two-year
term until September 30, 2001, the appointment of Glyn Williams for a two-year
term until September 30, 2001 and the appointment of Reginna Agee to fill the
unexpired term of Norman Agee until September 30, 2000. Mr. McDow
seconded the motion, which carried by the unanimous vote of all Directors
present.
Mrs. Jarman moved to nominate Steven White for President for a one-year term
until September 30,2000. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous vote of all Directors present.
Mrs. Agee moved to nominate Johnie McDow for Secretary for a two-year term
until September 30, 2001. Mrs. Jarman seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous vote of all Directors present.
The office of Vice-President and Treasurer were kept open at the present time.
#3 Consider and take action regarding fiscal year 1999/2000 budget
Mr. Sweatt advised they spent very little, that's why they brought the figures
forward. . They have several options. They may want to add on to the debt
service. They can spend money on any item currently approved in legislation for
a 4B Board. They could call up a proposition restricted to a number of items.
With a public hearing and proper notice, they could spend money on any item
approved in the bond election.
President White asked what reserve is and when payment on the debt services is
due. Mr. Sweatt replied the reserve is projected numbers and the payment on
the debt services is paid twice a year. Mr. Sweatt went on to say the sales tax
figures have exceeded their projections. Mr. McDow recalled that the comment
was made that the sales tax figures are conservative. Mr. Sweatt indicated that's
correct - they try to keep them conservative throughout. Only the debt service
figure is a concrete amount.
President White commented he likes the idea of leaving the budget alone until
the three new buildings are up and equipped. sg~ing of equipment, Mr.
Greenwald observed that at a certain time trucks age' are not included in the
key rating. Mr. Sweatt remarked, like the City budget, there are always more
needs than funds. He doesn't know why the park issue on the bond election
failed. Mr. McDow offered the explanation that young families didn't vote.
President White asked if it's legal to use some of these funds for parks. Mr.
Sweatt answered that, in the opinion of some lawyers, it is legal. Even though
the voters didn't approve the issuance of bonds for parks, they did agree to a
sales tax. Mr. Greenwald noted the City has proved they were going to do what
they said they would do as far as the new buildings and the library.
President White asked if they need another meeting for the budget. The Board
decided they were ready to vote and Mr. McDow moved to approve the fiscal
year 1999/2000 budget. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous vote of all Directors present.
#4 Discuss future plans for 48 activities
Among the items discussed were fire equipment; demolition of the old fire station
and remodeling of the Municipal Complex after the Police Department gets
moved into their new building. Mr. Sweatt noted the bond funds allowed
$150.000 for such remodeling. President White inquired if the new buildings are
on schedule. Mr. Sweatt answered they're a little behind, but catching up. As
soon as everything is done, the City will have an open house and certainly this
Board is invited.
President White then indicated he would leave it up to Mr. Sweatt to set a date
for a future meeting. A new Treasurer needs to be appointed.
Getting back to future plans, Mr. Williams and Mrs. Agee both indicated they are
in favor of park improvements. Mr. McDow commented originally they wanted a
new sports complex off FM1518, but the bond issue for parks failed. Mr.
Williams asked if it's legal to improve the parks. Mr. Sweatt replied they think
improvement to the ball fields is certainly legal.
Mr. Williams agreed new fire equipment should be a first priority, but to satisfy
more of the population, they need to do something more visible. Mr. Sweatt
mentioned there is the possibility of a donation of 60 acres of land. They could
take $200,000 for practice fields, etc. without affecting the debt stream.
Mr. McDow remarked the City has changed. BVYA has grown - there are now
more teams and more games. This prompted a discussion about other places in
the City where there may possibly be a place for ball fields.
Mr. Williams inquired where the 60 acres of land is located and Mr. Sweatt
replied it's the old landfill site. Mr. Sweatt went on to say they could take the
money from the Corporation, but he doesn't want to jeopardize the debt stream
and they definitely need a sports complex. He could come back to them later
with some definite ideas.
Mr. Greenwald thought it was a good idea to wait for some definite ideas. The
Board concluded the discussion on future plans with new fire equipment and
park improvements being their top priorities.
#5 Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, President White adjourned the
meeting at 6:48 p.rn.
MINUTES APPROVED, this the
day of
,2000.
Signature of all Directors whether present or absent:
President
Director
Vice-President
Director
Secretary
Director