EDC 06-28-2007
Minutes
SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
June 28, 2007
11 :30 p.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
Council Workshop, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, TX 78154
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CITY STAFF
CORPORATION George Antuna, Executive Director
Carl Douglas, President Jeff Jewell, ED Specialist
Arthur Jones Erin Matlock, ED Specialist
Mark Roberts Juan Santoya, Finance Director
Ramon Cook
THOSE ABSENT Others Present
Klaus Weiswurm Ms. Frances Rushing, Schertz Chamber of
Roy Richard Commerce
Robert Statzer Mr. Robert Brockman
Jim Fowler, Council Member Mr. Steve White
Mr. Johnie McDow
1. Economic Development Corporation Call to Order: President Carl Douglas
President Douglas called the meeting to order at 11 :34 a.m.
President Douglas informed the board that Mr. Robert Statzer resigned as Chair of the
Schertz Economic Development Commission and from the Schertz Economic Development
Corporation. President Douglas stated the vacancy for the Corporation will be posted on
the City web page. The interview committee for the vacancy will consist of the Mayor,
Councilmember Fowler and Councilmember Wilenchik.
President Douglas informed the board that Ms. Pat Ramirez resigned from the Schertz
Economic Development Commission. Ms. Ramirez stated in her resignation letter that her
company is now working on City projects and did not want it to be construed as a conflict
of interest.
2. . Introduction of Guests:
Ms. Frances Rushing, Schertz Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Robert Brockman
Mr. Steve White
Mr. Johnie McDow
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3. Public Comment
Ms. Rushing of the Schertz Chamber of Commerce invited everyone to attend the ribbon
cutting of Schertz Car Care Center. The ribbon cutting is to be held at 2:00 pm on
Saturday, June 30, 2007.
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Minutes of the May 24, 2007 Meeting
Director Jones moved to approve the minutes of May 24, 2007 Economic
Development Corporation meeting with a correction to item number thirteen. Director
Roberts seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
B. Financial Report - (Juan Santoya)
Mr. Santoya briefed the directors on the financial report, stating revenues are up
twenty percent over last year.
C. Set next meeting:
President Douglas stated that the regular schedule meeting will be July 26, 2007.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551 Texas Government Code, Sub-
section 551.087 Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations
Action, if any on the above Executive Session
No action taken
6. Discussion on incentive package for Trane AlC
Item moved to Executive Session
7. Discuss and take action on proposal from the Buxton Group
After discussion, Director Jones moved not to accept proposal from the Buxton
Group. Director Cook seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
8. Discuss and take action on request for funding for bleachers from the Economic
development Corporation or Hotel/Motel
President Douglas stated that this request should be a HotellMotel proposal. President
Douglas asked Mr. McDow to send his request to Mr. Don Taylor, City Manager, stating
that the request would have the full support of the Corporation. Mr. Douglas stated that if
the request should be denied the board would review the request again.
9. Discuss and take action on amended By-laws to the Corporation
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President Douglas asked if the board has reviewed the amended by-laws (2006 version).
President Douglas asked board to forward all comments on the by-laws to Erin Matlock.
10. Discuss and take action on future status of the Economic Development Commission
President Douglas stated that in February 9, 2006 the Commission voted to be a sub-
committee of the Corporation. President Douglas asked that this item be placed on the next
agenda to determine the purpose and/or necessity of the sub-committee.
11. Discuss and take action on budget items for the 2007/2008 Economic Development
Corporation budget
President Douglas asked board members to review proposed 200712008 Economic
Development Corporation budget to discuss at next meeting, set for July 26,2007.
12. Items by Economic Development staff
Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist stated that the Economic Development
Department will be working with Schertz Chamber of Commerce to begin a BRE program
(Business Retention and Expansion).
Mr. Jewell informed the board that staff would like to hold a retreat for the Corporation to
update the board on policy for basic ED. Mr. Tom Long of CPS Energy would be the
keynote speaker for the retreat, please give staff your feedback.
13. Board Member items
President Douglas stated that a decision needs to be made on the future of the sub-
committee (Commission). President Douglas stated the vacancy will be posted on the
web-page, to allow anyone to apply.
Director Jones asked if the size of the Corporation would increase with the sub-
committee? President Douglas stated "no", the Corporation will remain the same.
14. Adjournment:
There being no further business, President Douglas adjourned the meeting at 1 :44 pm
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