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02-22-2024 Agenda SEDC Board Reg Meeting with packet       NOTICE OF MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 22, 2024 6:00 P.M. The City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Board of Directors will hold a regular monthly meeting on Thursday, FEBRUARY 22, 2024. at 6:00 p.m. at the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex, Council Chambers Conference Room, Building No. 4, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. This is an open meeting, subject to the open meeting laws of the State of Texas. In accordance with provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code notice is hererby given that a Possible Quorum of the governing body of the City of Schertz, Texas may take place at this meeting.        Call to Order 1.Roll call, recognition of visitors, and review of meeting instructions for effective Board interaction and public participation.    Hearing of Residents 2.This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the Board. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes.The presiding officer will call on those persons who have signed up to speak.    Minutes 3.Approval of the minutes for the Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting held Thursday, January 25, 2024. (T.Miller) Presentations 4.Staff briefing on SEDC monthly financial statement for the month of January 2024. (S.Wayman) Discussion Items 5.Briefing and discussion on City of Schertz Comprehensive Plan. (S.Haas)   6.Briefing and discussion on proposed Main Street Design. (B.James)   Workshop 7.Staff and Board discussion restructuring SEDC Goals and Mission Statement. (H.Malish/A.Ritchey)    Closed Session 8.Called in accordance with Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Closed Meeting. The governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) the deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect.    SEDC Agenda February 22, 2024 Page 1 of 2 Project E-86 Reconvene to Regular Session 9.Take any actions based on discussion held in closed session under Agenda Item No. 8.   Requests and Announcements Announcements by staff: SEDC Lunch & Learn at Schertz Civic Center - March 6, 2024 Next Regular Board Meeting - March 28, 2024 Requests by Board Members to place items on a future SEDC Board Meeting agenda. Adjournment   CERTIFICATION I, Tracy Miller, Administrative Assistant, of the City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation, do hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards on this the 16th day of February, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., which is a place readily accessible to the public at all times and that said notice was posted in accordance with chapter 551, Texas Government Code. Tracy Miller Administrative Assistant- Economic Development I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by the Schertz Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors was removed from the official bulletin board on _____day of _______________, 2024. Name/Title:______________________________ This facility is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Handicapped parking spaces are available. If you require special assistance or have a request for sign interpretative services or other services, please call 210-619-1070. The Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors reserves the right to adjourn into closed session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Closed Sessions Authorized: This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Closed Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion. SEDC Agenda February 22, 2024 Page 2 of 2 Agenda No. 3.   SEDC MEMORANDUM    SEDC Board Meeting:02/22/2024 Department:Economic Development Corporation Subject:Approval of the minutes for the Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting held Thursday, January 25, 2024. (T.Miller) SUBJECT: Approval of the minutes for the Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting held Thursday, January 25, 2024. (T.Miller) Attachments 01-25-2024  MINUTES Thursday, January 25, 2024 The City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Board of Directors met for a Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, January 25, 2024. at 6:00 p.m. at the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex, Council Chambers Conference Room, Building No. 4, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. This was an open meeting, subject to the open meeting laws of the State of Texas. In accordance with provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code notice is hereby given that a Possible Quorum of the governing body of the City of Schertz, Texas may take place at this meeting.          Call to Order 1.Roll call, recognition of visitors, and review of meeting instructions for effective Board interaction and public participation. Board President Sammi Morrill presided over the meeting and called it to order at 6:01 p.m. Board of Directors Present:Staff Present: Sammi Morrill, Board President Scott Wayman, Executive Director Bill Dixon, Board Vice President Holly Malish, Deputy Director Henry Hayes, Board Secretary Ashley Ritchey, Business Engagement Manager Donna Steward, Board Treasurer Tracy Miller, Administrative Assistant Mark Moody, Board Member Eryn McElroy, Board Member Reynaldo Chavez, Board Member Others Present: Tim Brown, Councilmember, City Council EDC Liaison Robert Marks Jr., Citizen Hearing of Residents 2.This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the Board. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes.The presiding officer will call on those persons who have signed up to speak. No residents signed up to speak. No comments were made. Minutes 3.Approval of the minutes for the Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting held Thursday, December 14, 2023 (T.Miller) Board President Sammi Morrill asked for a motion to approve the Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting held on Thursday, December 14, 2023.    Motion by Board Secretary Henry Hayes, seconded by Board Vice President Bill Dixon. AYE: Board President Sammi Morrill, Board Vice President Bill Dixon, Board Secretary Henry Hayes, Board Treasurer Donna Steward, Board Member Mark Moody, Board Member Eryn McElroy, Board Member Reynaldo Chavez. Unanimous affirmative vote - Motion carries. Presentations 4.Staff briefing on SEDC monthly financial statement for the month of November and December 2023. (S.Wayman) Scott Wayman, Executive Director, provided a summary and overview of the SEDC Financial Statement for the month of November and December 2023. November 2023 sales tax received was $594,656.28, expenses were $149,137.61, a 0.2% decrease over the year prior. The 12-month rolling average is 7.5% still trending up. Notable expenditures included payments to Texas Department of Transportation for their I-35 NEX Project and Omni Dallas for the Texas Municipal League Conference. Total Cash & Investments figure at the end of November was $33 million. December 2023 sales tax received was $535,988.72, expenses were $3,744.35, a 3.9% increase over the year prior. The 12-month rolling average is 6.0% still trending up. Notable expenditures included payments to Dilly Deli for a Regional Job Fair and CCIM Sponsorship. Total Cash & Investments figure at the end of December was $33.7 million. James Walters, Finance Director, will present the SEDC monthly financial statement and discuss some investments at the March 28, 2024 Regular Board Meeting.    5.Staff briefing reviewing SEDC Reserve Funding and Structure. (H.Malish) Holly Malish, Deputy Director, gave an overview of the SEDC Reserve Funding and discussed the current balance, current projects and working projects that are in negotiation. 6.Staff briefing on SEDC Goals and Mission Statement. (H.Malish/A.Ritchey) Holly Malish, Deputy Director, provided an overview of how 4B sales tax funds can be spent and what's allowable for fund use. She also discussed the Pillars of Economic Development including Business Retention & Engagement, Business Attraction, Workforce Development, Quality of Life, Marketing/Brand Management, Real Estate and Operations Management. Ashley Ritchey, Business Engagement Manager, provided an overview of some Schertz attributes, disadvantages, concerns and opportunities. Ms. Ritchey also discussed the current mission statement. Staff asked the Board to provide feedback by emailing staff five words/phrases/ideas on the mission statement by February 9th on the following: What we do For whom we do it How we do it Why we do it Staff asked the Board to prioritize what goals to focus on this year and email staff by February 9th: Business Attraction Business Retention & Engagement Workforce Development Marketing/Brand Management Quality of Life Real Estate Entrepreneurship Operations Management After discussion, the Board decided the top three goals to concentrate on are: Business Attraction and Retention1. Infrastructure2. Quality of Life3. Board President Sammi Morrill recessed Open Session to Closed Session at 7:17 p.m. Closed Session 7.Called in accordance with Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Closed Meeting. The governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) the deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect. Project E-88 Start time: 7:18 p.m. End time: 7:42 p.m. Board President Sammi Morrill reconvened to Open Session at 7:43 p.m. Reconvene to Regular Session 8.Take any actions based on discussion held in Closed Session under Agenda Item No. 7 No action was taken based on discussion in Closed Session. Requests and Announcements Announcements by staff: Offices closed February 19, 2024 - President's Day Next Regular Board Meeting - February 22, 2024 Requests by Board Members to place items on a future SEDC Board Meeting agenda. Adjournment Board President Sammi Morrill adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. MINUTES PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ___ DAY ___________ 2024. ____________________ Sammi Morrill Board President ___________________ Henry Hayes Board Secretary Agenda No. 4.   SEDC MEMORANDUM    SEDC Board Meeting:02/22/2024 Department:Economic Development Corporation Subject:Staff briefing on SEDC monthly financial statement for the month of January 2024. (S.Wayman) SUBJECT: Staff briefing on SEDC monthly financial statement for the month of January 2024. (S.Wayman) Attachments January Financials  620-SED CORPORATION FINANCIAL SUMMARY OVERVIEW Revenues Sales Tax 494,034.45$ Payment Received in January 3.3% Annual Increase 6.0%12-Month Rolling Average Expenses SALESFORCE 3,896.40$ GROUP C MEDIA 3,000.00$ Hootsuite, Inc 1,188.00$ DENTON, NAVARRO 1,113.00$ Oak Valley Vineyard 1,063.95$ Year-to-Date Total Revenue 3,057,759.34$ Total Expenses 457,505.45$ Over/Under 2,600,253.89$ Cash & Investments Cash 231,958.99$ Investments 34,149,713.21$ Total 34,381,672.20$ *sales taxes are delayed 2 months from received to earned. Sales Taxes recognized in report are estimates and are adjusted to actual when payments are received. C I T Y O F S C H E R T Z *************************************************** 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4 *************************************************** REVENUE AND EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED) AS OF: January 31st, 2024 1 of 7 620-SED CORPORATION CURRENT CURRENT PRIOR YEAR CURRENT Y-T-D BUDGET % OF FINANCIAL SUMMARY BUDGET PERIOD Y-T-D ACTUAL Y-T-D ACTUAL ENCUMBR BALANCE BUDGET REVENUE SUMMARY Taxes 7,092,000 537,164.40 2,111,464.80 2,248,172.23 - 4,843,827.77 31.70% Fund Transfers - - - 190,392 - (190,392) 0.00% Miscellaneous 1,315,000 184,726.00 326,089.56 619,195.45 - 695,804.55 47.09% TOTAL REVENUES 8,407,000 721,890.40 2,437,554.36 3,057,759.34 - 5,349,240.66 36.37% EXPENDITURE SUMMARY NONDEPARTMENTAL City Assistance 3,027,510 - 50,000.00 - - 3,027,510.00 0.00% Fund Charges/Transfer 8,650,000 - - - - 8,650,000.00 0.00% TOTAL NONDEPARTMENTAL 11,677,510 - 50,000 - - 11,677,510.00 0.00% ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Supplies 1,000 112.15 252.06 207.11 - 792.89 20.71% City Support Services 21,200 30.93 5,357.67 4,170.88 - 17,029.12 19.67% Utility Services 975 53.01 49.00 53.01 - 921.99 5.44% Operations Support 441,610 11,219.03 48,895.92 173,043.08 13,953.36 254,613.56 42.34% Staff Support 24,575 2,664.55 6,667.75 5,210.87 675.23 18,688.90 23.95% City Assistance 205,000 - 3,050.00 35.00 4.00 204,961.00 0.02% Professional Services 61,300 1,113.00 3,646.50 1,344.00 - 59,956.00 2.19% Fund Charges/Transfers 546,883 - 271,110.50 273,441.50 - 273,441.50 50.00% Operating Equipment 5,000 - 278.12 - - 5,000.00 0.00% TOTAL ECONO DEVELOPMENT 1,307,543 15,192.67 339,307.52 457,505.45 14,632.59 835,404.96 36.11% TOTAL EXPENDITURES 12,985,053 15,192.67 389,307.52 457,505.45 14,632.59 12,512,914.96 3.64% ** REVENUE OVER(UNDER) EXPEND (4,578,053) 706,697.73 2,048,247 2,600,254 (14,632.59) (7,163,674.30) C I T Y O F S C H E R T Z *************************************************** 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4 *************************************************** REVENUE AND EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED) AS OF: January 31st, 2024 2 of 7 620-SED CORPORATION CURRENT CURRENT PRIOR YEAR CURRENT Y-T-D BUDGET % OF REVENUES BUDGET PERIOD Y-T-D ACTUAL Y-T-D ACTUAL ENCUMBR BALANCE BUDGET Taxes 000-411500 Sales Tax Revenue (4B)7,092,000 537,164.40 2,111,464.80 2,248,172.23 - 4,843,827.77 31.70% TOTAL Taxes 7,092,000 537,164.40 2,111,464.80 2,248,172.23 - 4,843,827.77 31.70% Fund Transfers 000-486000 Transfer In - - - 190,391.66 - (190,391.66) 0.00% TOTAL Fund Transfers - - - 190,391.66 - (190,391.66) 0.00% Miscellaneous 000-491000 Interest Earned 15,000 1,496.17 4,762.64 5,319.77 - 9,680.23 35.47% 000-491200 Investment Earnings 1,300,000 183,229.83 321,326.92 613,875.68 - 686,124.32 47.22% TOTAL Miscellaneous 1,315,000 184,726.00 326,089.56 619,195.45 - 695,804.55 47.09% TOTAL REVENUES 8,407,000 721,890.40 2,437,554.36 3,057,759.34 - 5,349,240.66 36.37% C I T Y O F S C H E R T Z REVENUE REPORT (UNAUDITED) *************************************************** 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4 *************************************************** AS OF: January 31st, 2024 3 of 7 Cash in Bank Claim on Operating Cash Pool-Checking 231,958.99$ Cash in Investments Texas Class Investment-Economic Development Corp 31,850,761.79 Schertz Bank & Trust-Certificate of Deposit 1 Year 1,135,273.80 Schertz Bank & Trust-Certificate of Deposit 6 Month 1,163,677.62 Total Cash in Bank & Investments 34,381,672.20$ CASH IN BANK AND INVESTMENTS AS OF: January 31st, 2024 SED CORPORATION 4 of 7 16.3%-0.2% 3.9% 3.3% - 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP 4B SALES TAX By Collection Month 2023-24 2022-23 2021-22 2020-21 5 of 7 -5.0% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57 59 61 63 65 67 69 71 73 75 77 79 81 83 85 87 89 91 93 95 97 99 10 1 10 3 10 5 10 7 12 Month Rolling Average Oct 2014 -Present Rolling 12 Month Average Long Term Average 6 of 7 FUND VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Economic Development SED CORPORATIONTEDC Winter Conf Reg Fee 425.00 Future Leaders Semi 65.00 Active Membership Renewal 550.00 UBEO Monthly Copier Charge 276.55 Monthly Copier Charge 276.55 SALESFORCE Sales Cloud-Pro 2,696.40 Web Service API 1,200.00 WEX BANK Vehicle Fuel 39.01 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 2024 Wall Calendars 54.80 Holiday Supplies 23.90 Promo Items 30.93 HOLLY MALISH Per Diem/Mileage-Phoenix 154.66 TRACY MILLER Per Diem-Denton, Texas 106.50 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEV. COUNCIL NP 250k-749k Membership 660.00 DENTON, NAVARRO Legal Services Nov 2023 84.00 Legal Services Nov/Dec 2023 1,029.00 GROUP C MEDIA Cover Story 3,000.00 CITIBANK AwardSmart 108.50 Oak Valley Vineyard 1,063.95 TX Capitol Parking Meter 4.00 Labels/Door Stopper 33.45 Formassembly 198.00 Mailchimp 38.25 Hootsuite, Inc 1,188.00 Adobe Stock - December 29.99 IEDC Leadership Summit 840.00 Canva - Annual Fee 119.99 Southwest Airlines 188.80 Northeast Partnership 20.00 TMCA 125.00 Schlotzsky's 152.80 SA State of the Market 115.00 TCMA 280.00 Car Wash 14.00 CITY OF SCHERTZ Postage 0.64 SUBTOTAL:15,192.67 TOTAL:$15,192.67 January 2024 PAYABLES REPORT 7 of 7