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CITY OF SCHERTZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
January 24, 2008
CITY STAFF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT George Antuna, Executive Director
CORPORATION Juan Santoya, Finance Director
Arthur Jones Gail Douglas, Community Services Director
Mark Roberts George Logan, Parks and Recreation Director
Roy Richard
Steve White
James Jamison
Anthony Vaticalos
THOSE ABSENT Others Present
Jeff Jewell, ED Specialist Robert Brockman, Citizen
Erin Matlock, ED Specialist Elijah Tramble
Carl Douglas, President Laura Dove, Samuel Clemens Teacher
Jim Fowler, Councilmember
1. Call to order.
Vice President White called the meeting to order at 11:30 am.
2. Public comment.
None.
CONSENT ITEMS (3.4):
3. Approval of meeting minutes dated October 31,2007 and November 15, 2007.
Director Robelis moved to approve the minutes of October 31,2007 and November 15,
2007 Economic Development Corporation meeting with a correction to the October 31,
2007 meeting. The correction is to add CCMA rates have tripled instead of cost has
tripled. Director Jones seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous
4. Approval of the monthly financial report from the City Finance Director.
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Mr. Santoya briefed the directors on the financial report for November and December,
stating revenue is 16 to 17 percent over last year. Mr. Santoya stated that the prime rate
has decreased, causing the City to earn less interest money. Mr. Santoya stated that sales
tax for January is coming in at $163,000; this is an increase from last year. Mr. Santoya
stated he has included a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
5. Report, discussion, and appropriate action regarding:
a. Purchase of an E-Synchronist license from City Public Service to support Business
Retention and Expansion efforts; and
b. GeoMarket Solutions' proposal for preparation of a detailed demographic,
segmentation and consumer spending analysis.
c. Presentation from Elijah Tramble, Samuel demens High School DECA
Mr. Antuna gave a briefing on the E-Synchronist license from (1)S on the
BRE program. This item was not a budgeted item this year.
Director Richard moved to approve the request for the E-Synchronist license from
City Public Service. Director Vaticalos seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote
unanimous.
Mr. Antuna gave a briefing on the Geo Market Solutions' proposal. Geo Market would
provide an analysis of retail spending in the Schertz area. Mr. Antuna stated that for a
tenth of the price of the Retail Coach we will be provided with all the analysis data and
buying patterns of residents of Schertz for a fee of sixty one hundred dollars. The
Economic Development Department will have to do all the leg work with the data. This
is not a budgeted item; we may want to look at this in next year's budget. Mr. Antuna
stated that he would like to have Mike Strube come back and give a presentation, just
would like to have the director's give a buyout on this project...
Director Jamison moved to authorize the request to move forward with the Geo
Market Solutions' proposal. Director Roberts seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Vote unanimous
Ms. Laura Dove gave a brietlng on the DECA Association. Elijah Tramble is the
President of the DECA Association of Samuel Clemens High School Chapter. The
program gets the youth ready for business skills in the business world. Ten members
of the DECA Association made it to the national level, however the cost is very
expensive ($4,000), Elijah is asking for the board to contribute to the national
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competition, with that being stated members would work as interns in the Economic
Development Department.
Vice President White stated that this issue would need to be addressed at a later date;
stating this issue needs to be addressed by the City Attorney.
6. Discussion and direction on revisions to tax abatement guidelines.
Mr. Antuna stated that the tax abatement guidelines are coming up for sunset and would like
for the Directors to review.
Director Roberts asked if the board will be making the recommendations to Council. Mr.
Antuna stated yes, the board will be making the recommendations. Mr. Antuna stated that
he would like the board to make any changes they deem necessary.
Director Richard stated that he would like to see this agenda item on next months agenda.
No action item.
7. Discussion and direction on revised incentives application.
Vice President White stated this is the same as agenda item six. Please review for next
month.
8. Discussion and direction on Parkland dedication amendment.
George Logan gave a briefing on the parkland dedication amendment. The City of Schertz is
in the process of rewriting the UDC (Unified Development Code) and also constructing a
new fee list. Council directed George Logan to notify the EDC that the rates will increase
for Parkland dedication. The new fee will be $1,000.00; the cun-ent fee is $225.00. Any
developer with plats already turned in will be grandfathered at $225.00. All monies received
on parkland dedication are used for capital improvements. Mr. Logan gave a briefing on
what other cities are charging, stating that our fee of $1,000.00 is in line with the over cities.
Vice-President White asked why the briefing for the Schertz Economic Development
Corporation, stating this money has nothing to with the board. Mr. Logan stated that
Councilmember Carpenter asked that the EDC get a briefing on the adjustment of fees,
stating that this will have some impact on development. Director Richard stated that this is
not a positive impact for the City and should be considered before deciding.
Vice-President White thanked Mr. Logan for the update on the parkland fees.
No action item.
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9. Discussion, direction and action on Gtyadministration of 4B sales tax.
Mr. Antuna stated that President Douglas was to give a presentation and was not available
for today. This item will be moved to next month.
10. Closed Session in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, Sections 551.071
(Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Propert:0, 551.073
(Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel 1v1atters), 551.076
(Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). In addition
to the matters listed above, any matter scheduled for open session may be discussed in
Closed Session, as deemed appropriate and authorized by law.
No action required in Executive Session.
11. Items from the Executive Director.
None
12. Items from the President.
None
13. Announcements.
:Mr. Antuna gave a briefing on the sign ordinance update.
Mr. Antuna gave a briefing on the 1v1ayor's appointment to the Austin-San Antonio Corridor
Rail District.
:Mr. Antuna stated that he has been appointed to the Alamo Work Source.
14. Presentation, discussion and possible action on future agenda items: A Director may inquire
about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual
information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be
limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
None
15. Adjourn.
Vice President White adjourns the meeting at 1:10 pm.
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