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REGULAR TEETING
SCHERTL ECONOMIC DEATLOI'_IMvT COMMISSION
Jule 27, 2006
6:00 p.m.
Council Workshop, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, TX 78154
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
Robert A. Statzer
Harry Richburg
Jackie Jones
Klaus Weiswurm
Henry Gutierrez
Council Member Jim Fowler
Those Absent
Arnold Barrett
Bob Vallance, Jr.
Abbie Brown
Marjorie Douglas
1. Call to Order:
City Staff
Amy Madison, Community Development
Director
Erin Matlock, Recording Secretary
Jonette Ellis, Marketing Specialist
Other Present
Steve White
Melvin Lack
Janey Lack
John Muller
Nat Hardy
Roger Wittenbi
Chairman Robert Statzer called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. Introduction of Guests:
Mr. and Mrs. Lack of Lacks Furniture
Mr. Steve White, Chairman of the Schertz Economic Development Corporation
Mr. John Muller
Mr. Roger Wittenburg
3. Public Comment
No comments.
4. Old Business:
a. Discuss and take action on Minutes of June 8, 2006 Joint Meeting with Schertz
Economic Development Corporation
Commissioner Richburg moved to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2006 Joint
Meeting with Schertz Economic Development Corporation. Commissioner Weiswurm
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
5. New Business:
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a. Executive Session called under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code,
and Section 551.087 — Deliberation regarding Economic Development
Negotiations — Discussion of Economic Development Negotiations.
The Board recessed at 6:49 p.m. for Executive Session.
The Board returned from Executive Session at 7:09 p.m.
b. Discussion and take appropriate action on a request from Lacks for a Tax
Phase -In.
Following the Executive Session the Board voted to recommend a 380 Agreement in
lieu of a Tax Phase -In.
Commissioner Weiswurn moved to recommend that City Council consider a 380
Agreement with Lacks instead of a Tax Phase -In. Commissioner Jones seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
c. Discussion and take appropriate action on a request from International Supply
for a Tax Phase -In.
Ms. Madison reviewed the request for a Tax Phase -In from International Supply stating
that the Tax Phase -In was received on June 23, 2006.
The C.E.O. Mr. Roger Wittenburg gave a background of the company stating that funds
were made available with the sale of his previous company, The Trex Company.
The International Supply Company will provide a product that is made from recycled
paper and is used in the installation of new homes. Ryland Homes is committed to the
company's product and uses it in the installation of new homes. The installation will
create a savings of 30 to 50 percent on the cost of energy.
Questions by Commissioners:
• Commissioner Gutierrez asked if the Company would use newspapers and card
board boxes, and Mr. Wittenburg answered yes.
• Ms. Madison requested that International Supply Company meet with
Commissioner Gutierrez of Bexar Waste to discuss using the recycled products
of Bexar Waste.
• Council Member Fowler asked if the company is established by standards and
value, and Mr. Wittenburg answered yes.
• Council Member Fowler asked if product was fire retardant and if so how is it
established? Mr. Wittenburg stated it is necessary to pass a radium calculated
test along with a smolder test. Material is able to spray on as fire retardant and
will also absorb water when wet.
• Commissioner Richburg asked if product is as effective as the radium barrier that
is used now. Mr. Wittenburg stated he is not certain if product is same quality,
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however it will reduce utility rates by 35 to 50 percent.
• Chairman Statzer asked if you could use the product in your attic, and Mr.
Wittenburg answered yes.
• Commissioner Weiswunn asked if there is any explosion factor. Mr. Wittenburg
stated no, fire retardant is placed on first in a vented area.
• Commissioner Weiswurm asked about square footage, would it be 40,000 sq. ft,
or 30,000 sq. ft. Mr. Wittenburg stated that at present time the building will be
30,000 sq. ft. Company is looking at long range plans for the remaining acreage.
Commissioner Weiswunn moved to recommend forwarding a Tax Phase -In for
International Supply to the City Council. Commissioner Richburg seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
d. Discussion and appropriate action on the appointment of Mr. Gary Candy to
the Schertz Economic Development Commission.
Commissioner Weiswurm asked that this item be tabled until Mr. Candy could be
present. Ms. Madison stated that Mr. Candy was present at a prior meeting and would
like the Commissioners to consider him for appointment.
Commissioner Weiswurm moved to appoint Mr. Gary Candy to the Schertz Economic
Development Commission, Commissioner Richburg seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous.
6. Executive Director's Report
a. View SH 130 Overview, named Project Fly -Over
Commissioners viewed presentation of Project Fly -Over.
Commissioner Weiswurm stated that he would like a copy of Project Fly -Over to show
his employees. Ms. Madison stated that she would provide a copy to him.
7. Board Member Items
None
S. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chairman Statzer adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Chairman Robert Statzer Recording Secretary
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