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3-28-2013 Minutes SEDC Board Reg Mtg (2)SS(C1H[lE1Rl~[' l ECONOMIC ®EVELOPMEI~!'f LJ E CITY F SCIiERTZ ECNMIC DEVELPMENT C®RP TIN ® D F DIRECT®RS GU MEETING Marcia 28`h' 2013 The City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Board of Directors met for a Regular Meeting on Thursday, Marcia 28`h, 2013 at 6:00 ja. in the City Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. 1. CALL T® RDER 2. Roll call and recognition of visitors. hoard of Directors: Tim Brown, President Angelina Kiser, Vice President Rosemary Scott, Treasurer/Secretary Roy Richard Marvin Thomas Grady Morris -arrived at 6:10 p.m. Sta€f. David Gwin, SEDC Executive Director Josh Schneuker, ED Specialist Patty Horan, Administrative Assistant Absent: Matthew Duke Others Present: Maggie Titterington, Schertz Chamber of Commerce Michael Dahle Tivy Whitlock 3. Public Comment. Mr. Dahle and Ms. Whitlock intYOduced themselves as members of the Core Leadership Program sponsored by the Schertz Chamber of Commerce. They were attending to meet one of the program requirements. ITEMS F®R INDIVIDUAL C®NSIDE TIN: Page 1 of 4 Schertz EDC Minutes 3 28 2013 4. Consider/Discuss/Act on approval of the Minutes for hoard Regular Monthly Meeting held on Thursday, February 28t`', 2013. A Motion to Approve the Minutes for Board Regular Monthly Meeting held on Thursday, February 28~', 2013 was made by Ms. Kiser. Seconded by Mr. Thomas. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Review of the February 2013 SEDC Monthly Financial Reports. (D. Ciwin-Executive Director) Mr. Gwin provided an overview of the SEDC Financial Statements for the month of February 2013. 6. Consider/Discuss/Act on approval of Mid-Year budget Adjustments and Transfers. (D. CUwin-Executive Director) Mr. Gwin explained that the proposed Mid-Year Budget adjustments were needed to better reflect accuracy of all expenses incurred this fiscal year. The adjustments included the addition of a goodwill line item and payment of unforeseen legal services resulting from proceedings related to economic development projects for the City. A total of $41,000 was transferred from other accounts within the existing budget. A Motion to approve the Mid-Year Budget Adjustments and Transfers as presented in the SEDC Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Report was made by Mr. Richard. Seconded by Mr. Thomas. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Grady joined the Board meeting at 6:10 p.m. Mr. Gwin explained that the new form will serve as a tool to be used in the process as it relates to updating contact information in active development agreements. A Motion to approve recommendation fox approval by City Council of Resolution No. 13-R-29 authorizing a Change of Name Amendment form to pei7nit certain businesses with active development incentives agreements under Section 312 and/or Section 380 of the Texas Property Tax Code to reflect a change in the organization's legal name was made by Mr. Richard. Seconded by Mr. Thomas. Motion passed unanimously. Page 2 of 4 Schertz EDC Minutes 3 28 2013 8. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation for approval by City Council of ®rdinance 13-T- 09 approving an amendment to the tax abatement agreement with ~Talero Diamond, L.P. (D® Gwin-Executive Director) Mr. Gwin explained that Valero Energy Corporation had formed a new partnership to spin off its Corner Store businesses. CST Diamond L.P. ("CST") will not only be managing all the stores but has also been identified as the new lessee. These modifications require an amendment to the current development agreement to comply with the annual certification process. No changes other than company name and property ownership will be made to the terms of the Agreement. A Motion to approve recommendation for approval by City Council of Ordinance 13-T-09 approving an amendment to the tax abatement agreement with Valero Diamond, L.P. was made by Mr. Morris. Seconded by Ms. Kiser. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation for approval by City Councfll of Resolutflon 1®t®. 13-R-17 of a new Contact Information Amendment Form to officially update contest information on existing development agreements -Revised. (David Gwin-SEDC Executive Director) Item was considered, discussed and acted on during Board Meeting held in February 28t'', 2013. Item was brought back to show requested Board changes reflected in the form. A Motion to approve recommendation for approval by City Council of Resolution No. 13-R-17 of a revised new Contact Information Amendment Form to officially update contact information on existing development agreements was made by Mr. Richard. Seconded by IVIr. Thomas. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Director's Report: Mr. Gwin provided a brief update on the following items: ® Re-launch of new SEDC Website Mr. Schneuker provided an overview of the redevelopment process of the new website ® Updates on existing projects: 1. Amazon.com Project progressing as scheduled 2. Baptist Emerus Hospital Project is ready for State Inspection ® Updates on events attended and to be attended: 1. TexasOne -Board Meeting - 3/7/2013 Attended -Provided summary of events Page 3 of 4 Schertz EDC Minutes 3 28 2013 2. Best Western -Site Visit - 3/7/2013 Toured the facilities 3. Northeast Partnership Monthly Meeting - 3/14/2013 Attended 4. Sysco -Site Visit - 3/19/2013 Toured the facilities 5. Schertz Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon - 3/19/2013 Attended 6. Community Budget Meeting - 3/20/2013 Attended -Provided financial overview for the SEDC Budget ® Apprise on next month's Board meeting Made the Board aware of a tentative cancellation of next month's Board Meeting. Notice will be provided well ahead of time. 11. Requests by hoard Members to Director for information. No items were requested. Za. J®ITRlol President Brown adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m. PASSED A~1D AT'PR®~TED 'I'I-CIS 23`d DAB' ®F' ~' 2®13. i ~ 'T'irn drown - President t. ~-~ t~ // Rosemary Scott -Secretary/'T'reasurer Page 4 of 4 Schertz EDC Minutes 3 28 2013