EDC 09-16-1999
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SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MINUTES
16 SEPTEMBER 1999
SCHERTZ MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
ITEM #1 CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Jones called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
THOSE PRESENT:
STAFF:
Jackie Jones
John Torrez
Bob Vallance
Wanda Jean Sweatt
Harty Richburg
Ben Davis
Henry Gutierrez
Kerry Sweatt
Mark Marquez
Teresa Prigmore
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ITEM #2 APPROVAL OF MIKUTES (5 August 1999):
Mr. Torrez made a motion to approve the minutes as written. The motion was
seconded by Ms. Sweatt and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 UPDATE ON 10TH BAD:
Ms. Sweatt reported that things were coming along very well. Mr. Brewer will be
loaning decorations for the event. Ms. Sweatt stated that she would be meeting
with the local restaurants this week. Mr. Marquez stated the invitatiohs had gone
out.
ITEM..#4 OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Marquez announced that eFTI #1's abatement had dropped off and that next
year five more abatements will drop off.
ITEM #5 NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Sweatt stated that the alternated water supply study is gping forward. The
final engineering report came in and that we are approximately two years away
from utilizing the source, which will last until 2050.
. The new municipal buildings are scheduled to be completed in December.
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Mr. Sweatt announced that the City eouncil approved the new tax rate at 9/10 of
a cent lower than the previous rate.
ITEM #6 COMMENTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Ms. Sweatt suggested setting up criteria for naming an Outstanding Business at
the Business Appreciation Dinners every year.
Mr. Richburg announced that an Oldsmobile dealership would be opening up at
the intersection of IH-35 and Schertz Parkway. Construction is scheduled to
begin in January and the dealership should be open by August.
ITEM #7 COMMENTS BY STAFF
There were no comments by staff.
ITEM #8 COMMENTS BY CHAIRMAN
Ms. Jones welcomed Mr. Richburg back following his sur~ery.
ITEM #9 ADJOURN
. The next meeting is set for 7:00 p.m. on 18 November 1999.
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~eresa Prigmore, Reco
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