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Minutes of the
CITY OF SCHERTZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
May 29, 2008
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Steve White, Vice-President
Mark Roberts
Roy Richard
James Jamison
Arthur Jones
Harry Whitney
CITY STAFF
George Antuna, Executive Director
Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist
Erin Matlock, Economic Development Specialist
THOSE ABSENT
Anthony Vaticalos
Others Present
Robert Brockman, Citizen
1. Call to order.
Vice-President White called the meeting to order at 11:33 am. Vice-President White
welcomed Mr. Harry Whitney to the Schertz Economic Development Corporation.
2. Public comment.
None
CONSENT ITEMS (3-4):
3. Approval of meeting minutes dated April 24, 2008.
Director Jamison moved to approve the minutes of the April 24, 2008 Economic
Development Corporation meeting. Director Roberts seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous
4. Update of the monthly fmancial report from the City Finance Director.
Mr. Santoya gave a briefmg of the fmancial report, stating that sales tax is at fifteen percent
above the same time last year.
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Director Richard asked Mr. Santoya if some type of trigger was set up to show a decline in
the sales tax. Mr. Santoya stated "no", the sales tax runs two months behind.
Mr. Santoya stated V.K. Knowlton has an outstanding invoice in the amount of $327,000
and needs to be paid by the Economic Development Corporation.
Mr. Antuna stated that he has met with Embrey Partners and they will comply with the
terms of the agreement with the City.
Director Richard stated that "no" money should be returned until the project is complete.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
5. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding: Special Election
Vice-President White stated that Carl Douglas has resigned from the Corporation in a letter
dated May 19,2008. Vice-President White stated Mr. Douglas has decided to pursue other
endeavors.
Director Richard made a motion to nominate Steve White as the President of the Schertz
Economic Development Corporation. Director Jones seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous
Director Roberts made a motion to nominate James Jamison as the Vice-President of the
Schertz Economic Development Corporation. Director Richard seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Vote unanimous
President White made a motion to nominate Mark Roberts as the Secretary of the Schertz
Economic Development Corporation. Director Richard seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous
The new positions will expire September 2008. The new positions will be as follows:
. President: Steve White
. Vice President: James Jamison
. Secretary: Mark Roberts
6. Request from the City of Schertz to purchase an outdoor stage and tent for park purposes
(George Logan) Presentation to begin at 11 :00 a.m. in the Council parking lot.
President White asked the board to give their opinions on the purchase of the stage for the
City of Schertz. Director Richard stated that the board could sell sponsorship to re-coup
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the investment to the board, stating as soon as the Economic Development Corporation has
its investment the City would own the stage.
President White stated we could draw an agreement with the City regarding liability and
revenue stream. President White stated that we would have to designate someone to handle
rental agreements, stating that Parks and Recreation could handle all rental agreements.
Director Whitney suggested adding on a movie screen to increase revenue stream, stating it
would pay for itself in two years.
Director Whitney moved to approve the request from the City of Schertz to purchase an
outdoor stage and tent for park purposes. George Logan shall go out for an RFP (Request
for Proposal) to purchase a stage for the City of Schertz not to exceed $80,000. Director
Jones seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous
7. Update from the Board Members and Staff on the International Conference of Shopping
Centers held in Las Vegas May 18-21, 2008.
President White stated that Jeff Jewell, George Antuna, Brad Gildea, Arthur Jones and Steve
White attended the conference held in Las Vegas Nevada. President White stated it is too
early to determine the success or failure of the event until we can establish some contacts.
President White stated that the cost of the trip is estimated to be about $10,000 to $12,000,
however if the City receives one good contact the trip will pay for itself.
Director Jones stated that the conference was a very good function and stated that the City
of Schertz has a prime advantage with its location being between IH 35 and IH 10. Director
Jones stated that he was able to speak with someone who has purchased 86 acres of land and
is in the early stages of development.
Director Jamison stated that it sounds like a good show; however he would like to be able to
justify the expense to the appointments made. Director Jamison stated he did not want the
citizens to think we sent people to Vegas just to go to Vegas. President White stated that
one very good contact was made with the H.E.B. site selector and that we should have a
solid feel about the show within the next six weeks.
8. Closed Session in accordance with Texas Local Government Code. Sections 551.071 about
Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (personnel Matters), 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.
None
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9. Items from the Executive Director.
George Antuna and President White reviewed budget with board and stated that they have
been involved with the budget from the beginning of process.
George Antuna reminded the board members who need to take the open meetings act to do
so as soon as possible.
10. Items from the President.
None
11. Items from the Board Members.
None
12. Announcements.
None
13. 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
14. Adjourn.
President White adjourns the meeting at 1 :39 pm.
President, Steve White
Secretary/Treasurer, Mark Roberts
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