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EDC 10-02-2007 Minutes REGULAR MEETING SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION October 2, 2007 11 :30 a.m. -1 :00 p.m. Council Workshop, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, TX 78154 SC1H[]E1R{lfZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Carl Douglas, President Arthur Jones Mark Roberts Roy Richard Steve White Vacant Vacant Jim Fowler, Council Member CITY STAFF George Antuna, Executive Director Jeff Jewell, ED Specialist Erin Matlock, ED Specialist Juan Santoya, Finance Director THOSE ABSENT Others Present Rita Stockman, Applicant Robert Brockman 1. Economic Development Corporation Call to Order: President Carl Douglas President Douglas called the meeting to order at 11 :30 a.m. 2. Introduction of Guests: Rita Stockman, Applicant for board vacancy Robert Brockman, Citizen 3. Public Comment Rita Stockman gave a briefing on her application to the board. President Douglas stated that Director Cook would not be re-applying due to pnor commitments. 4. OLD BUSINESS A. Minutes of the August 23, 2007 Meeting Schertz SEDC Board Meeting Minutes 10.02.07 Page 1 of4 Director White moved to approve the minutes of August 23, 2007 Economic Development Corporation meeting with one correction to add Director White as present at the meeting. Director Jones seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. B. Financial Report - (Juan Santoya) Mr. Santoya briefed the directors on the financial report. Mr. Santoya stated that sales tax revenue is up. Sales tax revenue is $191,000 which is a twenty two percent increase over last year. Mr. Santoya stated the Economic Development Department had one major purchase of an exhibit booth for trade shows. Director White asked for a comparative report reflecting expenses for all the buildings that the Schertz Economic Development Corporation is responsible for. President Douglas stated that he would like to keep a handle on all non-departmental expenditures. Director Roberts asked what happened on the 07-08 Budget that was not approved by the Corporation. President Douglas stated that he spoke with the City Manager and moved items around to keep the board in compliance with the state statute. Director White asked if the Council was aware that the Corporation disapproved the 07-08 Budget. Councilmember Fowler stated that he did not recall this coming up at Council. Councilmember Fowler stated that the board should not forget that is why he attends the Corporation meetings as the liaison. Mr. Santoya stated that the Council and the City must follow specific time lines when handling the budget. All departments were given time to adjust and/or change budget line items. C. Set next meeting: October 25, 2007 President Douglas stated that the next meeting will be held on October 25, 2007. 5. Discuss and take action on the creation of a Business Consultant Committee President Douglas stated that he and Mr. Antuna would like to create a committee of local businessmen to help address issues and address assigned tasks by the Corporation. The committee would not be a voting member nor would the committee be allowed in executive seSSIOn. President Douglas stated that he would like the committee to consist of some of the former Schertz Economic Development Commission and Mr. Weiswurm, a former director of the board. Director Richard suggested that the committee consist of three members and should attend all meetings. Director Richard asked Mr. Antuna to create the guidelines and criteria for this committee. Schertz SEDC Board Meeting Minutes 10.02.07 Page 2 of4 6. Discuss and take action on recommendations for the Schertz Economic Development Corporation Mark Roberts and Roy Richard abstained from voting. Director White moved to recommend the following nominations be forwarded to City Council for re-appointment and/or new appointment Roy Richard, Mark Roberts, James Jamison and Rita Stockman. Director Jones seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous. 7. Discuss and take action on a request for an incentive for Walgreens Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist gave a presentation for the tax-phase in request. Mr. Antuna stated that this tax-phase In would not be well received at the City level, however he recommended other alternatives such as a 380 agreement or a grant of up to three to five thousand dollars from the Corporation. Mr. Antuna discussed the possibility of using CIED funds from CPS Energy as another source of incentive. After discussion, the board moved to place this item on the next agenda. 8. Items by Economic Development Director Mr. Antuna stated that he has completed the basic economic development training course that Jeff Jewell has already taken. Mr. Antuna stated that Erin Matlock will be attending the training next year and any board members who would like to attend may also. Mr. Antuna stated that the Sedona Ranch project is on track. I Mr. Antuna informed the board that stafifwould be out of the office October 10-12 for the International Council of Shopping Centers. 9. Board Member items Director White reminded the board that it is time to nominate officers for the board. President Douglas stated that the Council needs to approve the appointments as soon as possible and the election of officers will be on the next agenda. Councilmember Fowler stated that the contract for Northcliffe Country Club will expire in the year 2017, stating it would be prime land for a nice restaurant and professional offices. Councilmember Fowler stated that there is talk of a five story apartment complex by the Autumn Winds retirement home. 10. Adjournment There being no further business, President Douglas adjourned the meeting at I :06 pm Schertz SEDC Board Meeting Minutes 10.02.07 Page 3 of4 President Director Vice President Director Secretary Director Treasurer Director Schertz SEDC Board Meeting Minutes 10.02.07 Page 4 of4