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SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
June 27, 2006 at 11:30 a.m.
Council Chamber Workshop, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, TX 78154
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Steve White, President
Ramon Cook, Vice President
Johnie McDow, Secretary /Treasurer
Robert Statzer, Director
Klaus Weiswurm, Director
Jim Fowler, Council Member
THOSE ABSENT
Roy Richard, Director
Mark Roberts, Director
CITY STAFF
Amy Madison, Economic Development Director
Erin Matlock, Recording Secretary
Jonette Ellis, Marketing Specialist
OTHERS PRESENT
Steve Starr, Police Chief
Michael Harris, Police Lt.
1. Economic Development Corporation Call to Order: President Steve White
President White called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m.
2. Introduction of Guests
Ms. Madison introduced Council Member Fowler to the directors. Police Chief Starr and Lt. Harris
of the Schertz Police Department were also introduced.
3. Public Comment
No Comments
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Minutes of the June 8, 2006 Regular Meeting
Director Statzer moved to approve the minutes of June 8, 2006 Economic Development
Corporation meeting. Director Cook seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote
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unanimous.
B. Accountant Report — (Juan Santoya)
Mr. Santoya was not in attendance. Accountant Report was given at the June 8, 2006
meeting.
C. Set next meeting: (July 27, 2006) All dates subject to change
President White stated that the start time for the next meeting would be at the usual time of
11:30 a.m.
D. Discuss and take appropriate action to allocate funds on a request to install bullet-
proof materials in the Police Department Building, 1400 Schertz Parkway in the
amount of $65,000.00
Applicant: City of Schertz Police Department
President White stated that direction was needed from the Directors to allocate money for
the request to install bullet -proof materials in the police department building. President
White stated that a budget line item is needed to proceed with the bidding process.
Director Cook stated his concerns with allocating a certain amount of money and then the
bid coming in over the allocated amount. City Administration stated that a 20 percent
increase was included in the allocated amount and staff felt that would satisfy any surplus
charges.
Council Member Fowler stated that door frames would also need to be replaced. President
White stated that all materials and charges were discussed at prior meeting.
Director Cook stated that he would like to raise the allocation from $65,000 to $70,000,
stating that the project not exceed that amount.
Director Cook moved to allocate funds not to exceed $70,000 to install bullet -proof
materials in the Police Department Building, 1400 Schertz Parkway. Director Statzer
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous
5. New Business
A. Discuss and take action on policy and procedure of the Schertz Economic
Development Corporation
Ms. Madison stated that a draft of the policy and procedures were placed in your packets.
Ms. Madison stated that she would like to have input from the directors before finalizing
policy and procedures.
Director Cook stated that he would like changes made on page 3, Sales Tax Rebate Incentives
Item D. Will result in a 3% minimum sales tax increase to the City over the most recently
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completed fiscal year.
Page 4, Special Downtown Reinvestment Zone: Provides for tax phase -in, on a case by -case
basis, within the Main Street Area. The City of Schertz has a small facade improvement grant
that can be used for things as signage or new canopies.
Director Cook stated that the Directors also need to listen to the suggestion of the City
Council, also stating a point system would be nice to determine if a company would qualify
for an incentive.
Director Weiswurm stated that he would like the rough draft sent out electronically to all
Directors.
6. Executive Director's Report
A. View SH -130 Overview, named Project Fly -Over
Director's viewed a DVD presentation of SH 130.
7. Board Member items
Director Cook asked for an update on the West Dietz Creek Drainage project. Ms.
Madison stated the project is going well with the drainage improvement district. At the
present time, staff is waiting on parties to come back with an MOU (Memorandum of
Understanding). Director Cook asked if the City of Selma was on board with the project
and Ms. Madison stated that they were.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, President White adjourned the meeting at 12:50 p.m.
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