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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 28, 2025
6:00 P.M.
The City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Board of Directors held a regular
monthly meeting on Thursday, AUGUST 28, 2025. at 6:00 p.m. at the Hal Baldwin Municipal
Complex, Council Chambers Conference Room, Building No. 4, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz,
Texas.
The following members present to -wit:
Present: Bill Dixon, Board Vice President
Eryn McElroy, Board Secretary
Bryan Jones, Board Member
Ray Chavez, Board Member
Matt Clingo, Board Member
Sharon Denson, Board Member
Absent: Mark Moody, Board Treasurer
Staff present: Scott Wayman, Executive Director
Amy Madison, Deputy Director
Ashley Ritchey, Business Engagement Manager
Brian James, Deputy City Manager
Attendees: Tim Brown, City Council Liaison
Allison Heyward, City Council Liaison (Alternate)
Sheree Courney, Deputy City Secretary
Joe Simmons, Guest - PV Schertz Representative
SEDC Agenda August 28, 2025 Page 1 of 6
Call to Order
Roll call, recognition of visitors, and review of meeting instructions for effective Board
interaction and public participation.
Vice President Bill Dixon presided over the meeting and called it to order at 6 pm.
2. SEDC Board Member Oath of Office for a member appointed by City Council on
08/05/25 for an unexpired term ending on 09/30/2025. (S. Courney)
. Matt Clingo
Sheree Courney, Deputy City Secretary administered the Oath of Office to Matt
Clingo. Following his appointment, Clingo joined the board meeting as a voting
member.
Election of the Schertz Economic Development Corporation Board Officers. (W.Dixon)
Vice President Bill Dixon said that all board members could be nominated for
any officer position, but the officers elected would not become effective until October
1, 2025 after re- appointments are made in September for three expiring terms. Two
current board members have applied for reappointment. The third term expiring is
Mark Moody, Treasurer, who is not seeking reappointment. He explained that leaves
an open board seat and the Treasurer position vacant in addition to the current vacancy
for President. He added that there may be a need to elect all four officer positions
depending on the outcome of each officer elected.
Vice President Bill Dixon called for nominations for President. Ray Chavez nominated
Bill Dixon, Bryan Jones seconded. Motion passed, unanimously; 6 -0.
Vice President Bill Dixon called for nominations for Vice President and he
nominated Eryn McElroy. Motion was seconded by Sharon Denson. Motion passed,
unanimously; 6 -0.
Vice President Bill Dixon called for nominations for Secretary. Ray Chavez nominated
Bryan Jones, seconded by Erin McElroy. Motion passed, unanimously; 6 -0.
Vice President Bill Dixon called for nominations for Treasurer. Bryan Jones nominated
Ray Chavez, seconded by Eryn McElroy. Motion passed, unanimously; 6 -0.
New officers effective October 1, 2025:
President, Bill Dixon
Vice President, Eryn McElroy
Secretary, Bryan Jones
Treasurer, Ray Chavez
SEDC Agenda August 28, 2025 Page 2 of 6
Hearing of Residents
4. This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the Board. Presentations
should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. The presiding officer will call on those
persons who have signed up to speak.
No residents signed up to speak. No comments were made.
Minutes
5. Approval of the minutes for the Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting held July
24, 2025 (S. Wayman/A. Madison)
Vice President Bill Dixon called for a motion to approve the SEDC Board Meeting
minutes for July 24, 2025. Eryn McElroy moved to approve, Ray Chavez seconded.
Motion passed, unanimous; 6 -0.
Presentations
6. Staff briefing on SEDC monthly financial statement for the month of July 2025.
(S.Wayman)
Scott Wayman, Executive Director gave a brief overview of the SEDC Financial
Statement for July 2025. July 2025 sales tax received was $1,170,720, a 111.4%
increase over the prior year, and expenses were $32,652.54. The 12 -month rolling
average is 28.3% and still trending up. Notable expenditures include funding for DPC
Hospitality contract for $12,500, Group C Media, $9,420, and Texas Economic
Development Corporation, $5,000. Total Cash and Investments at the end of July was
$37,918,215.91. Mr. Wayman also gave a brief overview of the Reserve Fund Model.
Discussion Items
7. Resolution 2025 -5 - Adopting an agreement for Provision of Professional Services
between the City of Schertz and the Schertz Economic Development Corporation, and
other matters in connection therewith. (S.Wayman)
Vice President Bill Dixon opened the discussion and introduced Scott Wayman,
Executive Director, who provided an overview of the Provision of Professional Service
Agreement. The contract for professional services must be approved by the SEDC
annually and contains details of the costs and services from the City of Schertz
including personnel, rent, internal services and fleet costs for FY26. Wayman noted the
only year- over -year increase from the previous year was in personnel, which increased a
total of 6 %. Another notable change was in Fleet which decreased by 28 %. Wayman
stated that the Board approved the cost for all services totaling $641,703 as part of the
FY26 Budget approved at the July 2025 Board Meeting.
SEDC Agenda August 28, 2025 Page 3 of 6
Following the presentation, Vice President Bill Dixon called for a motion to approve
Resolution 2025 -5. Ray Chavez moved to approve adoption of an agreement for
Provision of Professional Services between the City of Schertz and the Schertz
Economic Development Corporation, seconded by Eryn McElroy. Motion approved
unanimous; 6 -0.
Public Hearings
Resolution 2025 -6 - Public hearing, discussion and possible action authorizing the City
of Schertz Economic Development Corporation Executive Director to enter into a
Performance Agreement with PV Schertz, LLC. (S.Wayman)
Public Hearing opened at 6:20 pm
Mr. Joe Simmons, PV Schertz, LLC, discussed the extension of Four Oaks Lane to and
through his property. He provided approximately 2.5 acres of right -of -way dedication
to the City at the time of platting that was valued at an estimated $750,000 for the
extension of the road. He also noted that the cost of the road design was approximately
$100,000. His property expansion and improvements include renovation and lease of
two buildings for Murdoch's Ranch and Home, Bob Mills Furniture and a third lease
with Star Vipers in the remaining third building, which is 73,000 sf. Not all the space is
occupied by the tenant. The extension of Four Oaks Lane will provide access for a new
60,000 sf facility to be constructed and leased to Safeway Supplies. Board members
asked about potential tenants being explored for the third building to fill the space. Mr.
Simmons mentioned he had an active national fitness facility prospect, but also said the
space could accommodate a small manufacturing firm.
Public Hearing closed at 6:32 pm
Vice President Bill Dixon deferred action on Item 8: Resolution 2025 -6 and
recessed Open Session to Closed Session at 6:33 pm.
Vice President Bill Dixon returned to Item 8: Resolution 2025 -6 following the first
closed session. Ray Chavez motioned to approve. The motion did not receive a second.
At the request of board members Eryn McElroy, Ray Chavez and Bryan
Jones, Vice President Bill Dixon returned to Closed Session at 6:56 pm.
Following the second Closed Session, Dixon returned to Item 8: Resolution 2025 -6 and
requested a motion. Bryan Jones motioned to approve, Sharon Denson seconded.
Motion approved unanimously; 6 -0
SEDC Agenda August 28, 2025 Page 4 of 6
Closed Session
9. Called in accordance with Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code,
Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Closed Meeting. The
governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting (1) to discuss or
deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body
has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate,
stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the
governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to
deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect.
• Project - E -107
Start time: 6:34 pm
End time: 6:56 pm
Vice President Bill Dixon reconvened into Open Session at 6:56 pm
Start time: 6:57 pm
End time: 7:15 pm
Vice President Bill Dixon reconvened into Open Session at 7:15 pm
Reconvene to Regular Session
10. Take any actions based on discussion held in closed session under Agenda Item No. 9
No actions were taken based on discussions held in closed session.
Requests and Announcements
• Announcements by staff:
SEDC Regular Board Meeting September 25, 2025, 6 pm.
• Requests by Board Members to place items on a future SEDC Board Meeting agenda:
No requests made.
Adjournment
Vice President Bill Dixon called for a motion to adjourn. Moved by Bryan Jones,
seconded by Sharon Denson. Motions approved unanimously; 6 -0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:17 pm.
SEDC Agenda August 28, 2025 Page 5 of 6
MINUTES PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 15 DAY OF 30 jelt25.
William Dixon
Board Vice President
ATTEST:
Eryn McElroy, Boar tart'
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