02.26.09 .doc Minutes of the
CITY OF SCHERTZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
February 26, 2009
CITY STAFF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT George Antuna, Executive Director
CORPORATION Joyce DeBuysere, Finance Department, Office
Steve White, President Manager
Harry Whitney, Vice President Jeff Jewell, Assistant Economic Development
Mark Roberts Director
Tim Brown Erin Matlock, Economic Development
Roy Richard Specialist
THOSE ABSENT Others Present
Matthew Duke Robert Brockman, Citizen
James Harden Debbie Krause, Citizen
Harry Richburg, Citizen
1. Call to order.
President White called the meeting to order at 11:31 am.
2. Public comment.
Mr. Brockman stated that Frances Rushing, President of the Schertz Chamber of Commerce
would be leaving her post to take a position in Fredericksburg, Texas.
CONSENT ITEMS (3-4):
3. Approval of meeting minutes dated January 22, 2009.
Director Roberts moved to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2009 Economic
Development Corporation meeting. Director Brown seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous
4. Update of the monthlyfinancial report from the City Finance Director.
Ms. DeBuysere gave a briefing of the financial report, stating that she would be happy to
answer questions if needed.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
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5. Healthcare update.
Vice President Whitney stated that meeting with San Antonio Ortho Group to discuss options
for building in Schertz was encouraging and a final decision would be made in 2010.
6. Discussion and action on changing SEDC regular meeting time.
Mr. Antuna has asked the board members to consider moving the board meetings to the
evening instead of during the early afternoon. Mr. Antuna stated this will allow input from
citizens.
This item will be placed on the next agenda.
7. Presentation on the Business, Retention and Expansion program.
Mr. Jewell gave a briefing on staff policies and procedures for the Business Retention and
Expansion (BRE) program, stating Director Duke asked for the presentation.
B.Closed Session in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, 551.072 (Deliberations
about Real Property). In addition to the matters listed above, any matter scheduled for open
session maybe discussed in Closed Session, as deemed appropriate and authorized by law.
President White adjourns the closed session at 12:48 pm
9. Action on executive session, if necessary.
No action taken.
10. Requests by Board Members that items are placed on a future SEDC agenda
11. Requests by Board members to Director and staff for information.
Director Richard asked the completion date for the new recreational center.
12. Adjourn
President White adjourned the meeting at 12:52 pm
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Vice President, Harry itney
Secretary/Treasurer, Mark Roberts
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