EDC 10-31-2007
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
October 31, 2007
11 :30 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
Council Workshop, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, TX 78154
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Carl Douglas, President
Arthur Jones
Mark Roberts
Roy Richard
Steve White
James Jamison
Jim Fowler, Council Member
CITY STAFF
George Antuna, Executive Director
Jeff Jewell, ED Specialist
Erin Matlock, ED Specialist
Juan Santoya, Finance Director
David Harris, Assistant City Manager
THOSE ABSENT
Anthony Vaticalos
Others Present
Harry Richburg
Robert Brockman
Klaus Weiswurm
Bob Vallance
1. Economic Development Corporation Call to Order: President Carl Douglas
President Douglas called the meeting to order at 11 :31 a.m.
2. Introduction of Guests:
David Harris Assistant City Manager
Robert Brockman, Citizen
Harry Richburg, Citizen
Klaus Weiswurm, Business Owner
Bob Vallance, Business Owner
3. Public Comment
Mr. Brockman stated that the banners along Schertz Parkway needed maintenance.
Mr. Harris stated that the banners have already been fixed.
4. OLD BUSINESS
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A. Minutes of the October 2, 2007 Meeting
Director White moved to approve the minutes of October 2, 2007 Economic
Development Corporation meeting. Director Roberts 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 thirteen percent from last year. The sales tax revenue for the month
is $149,101.
Mr. Santoya stated that the current budget for the Schertz Economic Development
Corporation was given to each director. Mr. Santoya stated that the sales tax revenue
shown on the budget is just a projection; if the amount should exceed the projection
the Corporation still maintains the total sales tax revenue.
C. Set next meeting: November 15, 2007
President Douglas stated that the next meeting will be held on November 15,2007.
5. Introduction of New Board Members and oath of office by City Secretary
President Douglas stated that the new or re-appointed board members are as follows:
Roy Richards
Mark Roberts
James Jamison
Anthony Vaticalos
Assistant City Manager, David Harris swore in the new board members with the exception
of Anthony Vaticalos.
Director White asked Council Member Fowler what happened to the recommendation
made by the board. Council Member Fowler stated that he was in sales tax training along
with the Economic Development staff and was not aware of the interview outcome.
6. Nominate and act upon election of officers for the Schertz Economic Development
Corporation
Director White moved to appoint Carl Douglas as President of the Schertz Economic
Development Corporation. Director Richard seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote
unanimous.
Director Richard moved to appoint Steve White as Vice-President of the Schertz
Economic Development Corporation. Director Jones seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous.
Director Richard moved to appoint James Jamison as Secretary/Treasurer of the Schertz
Economic Development Corporation. Director White seconded the motion. Motion
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carried. Vote unanimous.
President Douglas stated that the appointed officers would now sign the minutes of the
Schertz Economic Development Corporation.
7. Discuss and take action on the 07-08 Budget for the Schertz Economic Development
Corporation
President Douglas stated that a breakdown in communications between the board and City
staff had occurred. However after meeting with City staff and being assured changes
would be made to move the $125,000 charged to the Corporation for marketing would be
moved back to the general fund.
President Douglas stated that the board did not approve the 07-08 Budget for Schertz
Economic Development Corporation due to not having all the facts. President Douglas
opened the floor for questions.
Director White asked about the utilities, stating that expenses decreased. Mr. Harris stated
the in the past the fuel account had been over allocated and it is just a matter of trying to
bring it back down.
Director White asked about the City Support line. Mr. Harris stated that the Schertz
Chamber of Commerce was given the special events.
Director White asked about the TravellTraining line noting a decrease. Mr. Antuna stated
that he would not be traveling as much as his predecessor.
Director Richard moved to approve the 07-08 Budget for the Schertz Economic
Development Corporation. Director White seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote
unanimous.
8. Discuss and take action on a request to fund $31,000 for Fairfield Inn project
Mr. Antuna stated that the cost for the CCMA rates for the Fairfield Inn project has tripled
since its inception in December 2006. The CCMA rates along with the City rates have
risen causing the project to go over Budget. Assistant City Manager, John Bierschwale is
working with CCMA to help with the cost. Mr. Antuna recommends the board approve
the request.
Director White moved to approve the request to fund $31,000 for the Fairfield Inn project.
Director Richard seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
9. Discuss and take action on a request for a tax abatement for Lowe's
Jeff Jewell gave a brief presentation to the board stating the CIED funds in the amount of
$14,575 have already been used to help with the project and the City has already
committed to paying for the water/sewer line extension.
Mr. Antuna stated that we should abide by the promise already extended and would
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recommend the denial of the tax abatement based on Council support.
Director Richard moved to deny the request for tax abatement for Lowe's. Director White
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
10. Discuss and take action on a request for a tax abatement and/or alternative incentive
for Walgreen's
This item was tabled due to lack of information. The request for tax abatement for
Walgreen's will be on the November 15,2007 agenda.
11. Discuss and take action on a request from Cross & Company to transfer two tax
abatements (TC II Land L.P. and 6413 Tri-County Parkway Ltd. To ProLogis)
Mr. Antuna stated that this is just a transfer of an existing abatement.
Director Roberts moved to approve the request from Cross & Company to transfer two tax
abatements (TC II Land L.P. and 6413 Tri-County Parkway Ltd. To ProLogis. Director
Jones seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
12. Discuss and take action on a small business incentive
· Schertz Tales ad
· Feature on ED web page
President Douglas stated that the ED web page could be utilized.
No action taken on this item.
13. EXECUTIVE SEESSION: CALLED UNDER CHAPTER 551 TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE, SUB-SECTION 551.087 DELIBERATION REGARDING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
14. Action if any on the above Executive Session
No action taken.
15. Items by Economic Development Director
Update on Sales Tax Training (Book provided for each Director)
Open Meeting Training
Mr. Antuna reminded everyone to take the Open Meetings Training.
16. Board Member Items
Director White stated he would like to thank Harry Richburg, Bob Vallance and Klaus
Weiswurm for attending the meeting.
President Douglas stated that they would formally be addressed at the next meeting.
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Director Roberts reminded the directors to attend the meetings regarding the sign
ordinance, stating that it is hurting small businesses.
17. Adjournment
There being no further business, President Douglas adjourned the meeting at 1 :23 pm
President, Carl Douglas
Vice President, Steve White
SecretarylTreasurer, James Jamison
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