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CITY OF SCHERTZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Board of Directors met for a Regular
Monthly Meeting on Thursday, June 25t", 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Conference
Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schettz, Texas.
1. Rol cffl- and recognition of visitors.
President Brown called -the meeting to order at 6-00 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.
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Tim Brown — President
Angelina I<iser — Vice President
Rosemary Scott — Secretary /Treasuret
Roy Richard
Marvin Thomas
Paul Macaluso
Absent: Director G-tady Morris
Others present:
Brenda Dennis — City Secretary
Michelle Sanchez — Permit Expeditor
Robert Brockman — Resident
Staff:
Kyle 1<inateder
- SEDC Executive Director
James Walters —
Senior Budget Analyst
Cohn Sherman
— ED Specialist
Patty Horan — Executive Assistant - ED
2. Oath of office for re-appointed SEDC Board Members: Tim Brown, Angelina Kiser and Ro
Richard for the term period of 5/31/2015-5/31/2017 and newly appointed member: Pa
Macaluso (appointed to fill in the term left vacant by Mr. Vetinder for the term of 5/31/201
5/31/2016). (B. Dennis) I
Ms. Dennis administered the Oath of Office to Board Members: Tim Brown, Angelina Kiser, Roy
Richard and Paul Macaluso.
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3. Consider /Discuss /Act on Election of Corporation Officers for FY 2015 -2017. (K. Kinateder)
The Board held an election of officers for the next two years term as follows:
A Motion to nominate Mr. Tim Brown for President was made by Mr. Roy Richard and seconded by
Ms. Rosemary Scott. Motion passed unanimously.
A Motion to nominate Ms. Angelina Kiser for Vice President was made by Mr. Roy Richard and
seconded by Mr. Marvin Thomas. Motion passed unanimously.
A Motion to nominate Ms. Rosemary Scott for Secretary /Treasurer was made by Roy Richard and
seconded by Mr. Marvin Thomas. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Public comment.
Mr. Brockman commented on reading news articles published in the local newspaper about economic
developments happening in surrounding cities. He asked about the status on the number of new jobs
at Amazon.com and how many times has the agreement been amended.
PRESENTATIONS
5. Food Trucks Summary (M. Sanchez)
Ms. Sanchez provided a full explanation on existing and proposed regulations of the Schertz Code of
Ordinance that addresses all categories of mobile vendors authorized to do business in the City. Ms.
Sanchez asked for input from the Board regarding competition for local brick and mortar restaurants,
how it affects our sales and tax base, traffic issues, land use and long term goals. The Board expressed
favorable comments overall and considered it a good alternative for the community. They suggested
more research in regards to the sales tax collection and advocated for less restrictions.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
6. Consider /Discuss /Act on approval of Resolution 15 -R -52 to recommend approval to the City
Council to purchase real estate property located at 1300 Schertz parkway. (K. Kinateder)
The following caption was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 15 -R -52
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE CONTRACT OF IMPROVED REAL
PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SEDC) AND THE GOOD SHEPHERD
CATHOLIC CHURCH, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
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Mr. Kinateder provided a short briefing on the history of the property and went over the details on
the proposed Improved Property Contract for the amount of $215,000 Dollars plus associated closing
cost. The property will be paid for with SEDC funds budgeted and approved during FY 2014 -2015
from the Land Purchases account. Mr. Kinateder reiterated that at this time, the SEDC is just land
banking the property as it is presently available for sale. Staff will bring this item for discussion as a
Type B economic development project once staff evaluates current and future use of the facility.
A Motion on approval of Resolution 15 -R -52 to recommend approval to the City Council to
purchase real estate property located at 1300 Schertz Parkway as described on legal description on the
Improved Property Contract was made by Mr. Marvin Thomas and seconded by Ms. Angelina Kiser.
Motion passed unanimously.
7. Consider /Discuss /Act on approval of the Minutes for the Board of Directors Regular
Monthly Meeting held on Thursday, May 28th, 2015. (P. Horan)
President Brown requested amending the Minutes to reflect his absence from the meeting and to list
Ms. Kiser as chairing the meeting.
A Motion to approve the Minutes with corrections as requested for the Board of Directors Regular
Monthly Meeting held on Thursday, May 28th, 2015 was made by Mr. Roy Richard. Seconded by Mr.
Marvin Thomas. Motion passed unanimously.
8. Review of the SEDC Monthly Financial Report for the month of May 2015. (J. Walters)
Mr. Walters provided a briefing of the SEDC Monthly Financial Report for the month of May 2015.
9. Consider /Discuss /Act on approval for recommendation to the City Council for the proposed
SEDC FY 2015 -16 Budget. (K. Kinateder)
Mr. Kinateder explained that SEDC staff has developed a proposed FY 2015 -16 Budget. The
proposed budget builds upon previous SEDC efforts to reduce unnecessary expenses and reallocate
spending to those programs that better reflect our strategic department focus. Mr. Kinateder touched
base on the most significant proposed changes outlined in the memorandum and proposed budget
worksheet.
A Motion to approve recommendation to the City Council for the proposed SEDC FY 2015 -16
Budget was made by Mr. Roy Richard. Seconded by Ms. Rosemary Scott. Motion passed
unanimously.
10. Director's Report. (K. Kinateder)
Mr. Kinateder provided a briefing on feedback received from developers regarding the permitting
process.
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11. Requests by Board Members to Executive Director for information.
None were made.
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President Brown adjourned the riaeeting at 7:25 p.m.
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Tim Brown — President
Rosemary Scott I Secretary/Treasurer
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