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July 18, 1996 SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, 1996 SCHERTZ MUNICIPAL COMPLEX The Schertz Economic Development Commission meeting convened at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 1996, in the Municipal Complex Converence Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. THOSE PRESENT: THOSE ABSENT: Tony Moreno Jackie Jones Tim Fetter Eric White R.L. Vallance, Sr. Byron Williams Harry B. Richburg Henry Gutierrez Jeff Zunker Lew Borgfeld W.J. Sweatt Ben Davis STAFF: Kerry Sweatt, City Manager Mark Marquez, ED Coordinator Earleen Ehlers, Recording Secretary ITEM #1 CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Bob Vallance, Acting Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., with a quorum present. ITEM #2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES (6-13-96; 3-28-96 & 2-16-96): Mr. Bob Vallance called .for a motion for changes to the minutes. Mr. Harry Richburg made a motion to accept the minutes as they stand. Mr. Jeff Zunker seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. ITEM #3 FOURTH OF JULY PROCEEDS: Mr. Marquez discussed the Fourth of July booth which netted $81.75. A t-shirt and cap was offered to those EDC members who volunteered their time to work in the booth. ITEM #4 DISCUSSION OF BUSINESS APPRECIATION DINNER PREPARATIONS: Ms. W.J. Sweatt discussed the Business Appreciation Dinner saying that the arrangements have been finalized for October 10, 1996. The theme will be "Octoberfest." It will be the same format as last year. Mr. John Bierschwale will be playing music and there will be some speakers. Mr. Marquez agreed to contact the speakers to set up the time and date and firm up their commitment. Decorations will come from Garden Ridge and Mr. Zunker volunteered to loan some of the decorations as well as help out. The Dinner will utilize all of the lower floor of the Ramada Inn and they have agreed to set up a bar. Since they do not have a license to sell beer or wine, they have agreed to donate the refreshments. We may set out donation cups so that donations can be given to help defray the costs. The whole bottom floor was rented for $150.00, so the Ramada has been very generous. The dinner will be planned for 200 participants this year. The Seguin State Bank will be opening, as well as HEB so we don't want to overlook their invitations. Mr. Marquez said that we would like to have the business directory updated in early October so that it can be available at the Business Appreciation Dinner. Ms. Sweatt asked to be included in the proofing of the new directory. Mr. Marquez agreed that Ms. Sweatt as well as several other individuals are needed to proof the directory so that errors do not occur. ITEM #5 POLICY ISSUES: Mr. Marquez discussed the annexation proposals of the Planning & Zoning Department and uncovered the map that was requested at the last meeting. Mr. Sweatt discussed the annexation map stating that approximately 24 more square miles have potential for development. You cannot annex and start taxing without providing "like concentrations and levels of service." Long range planning is to be addressed by City Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission has asked that we take the next step to look at this very closely and begin planning the next twenty years for the Schertz community. Some debate may be encountered in annexation and it is important that we all, including the Economic Development Commission start thinking about what kind of fiscal impact this sort of thing has on us. Mr. Moreno discussed the Planning & Zoning's cohesive land use plan so that in the next twenty five to thirty years Schertz will be a well rounded community that includes all the services that they have now. This is the time to do the planning. Mr. Sweatt concluded that this is the time to grasp the opportunity to take Schertz forward from a bedroom community to one which provides all the amenities, as well as jobs for their citizens. Mr. Marquez agreed saying that all this is important so that we .can control our own destiny to make the City into what we want it to be. Discussion ensued regarding Old Wiederstein Road and an overpass. Mr. Marquez discussed Policy Issue #2 on Tri-County Industrial Park showing development prospects. The Commission will need to look into this further because they may be expected to make a recommendation to City Council on what to do. Details must be worked out because a tax abatement request may be forthcoming. This deal could result in 30 - 50 jobs initially. ITEM #6 STAFF COMMENTS: Mr. Sweatt commented that the City of Schertz will be hosting two mayors from Macedonia the first week of August. He asked that the Commission hold a special EDC meeting to accommodate their attending. These mayors have never experienced democracy and they want to find out how we operate. Economic Development is a big deal to them as well. They do not speak English but they have an interpreter who can translate. They will be here to learn and we think it is an opportunity to showcase the City and give them a good orientation. ITEM #7 COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS: Mr. Zunker asked about the information from I.C.M.A. on training and Mr. Marquez said that he would gather that and get back with him. Ms. Sweatt asked about additional EDC members reiterating Mr. Stacey Ware's interest - Mr. Marquez said that he would put it on the next agenda. ITEM #8 CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS: Mr. Vallance had only one comment and that was that the meeting had been a very enlightening one. ITEM #9 SET NEXT MEETING DATE: The next EDC meeting will be held Thursday, August 8, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., in the Municipal Building. Information on Macedonia will be sent to you with the next minutes and agenda as soon as possible. Mr. Marquez added that if any Commission member has any items for the agenda to please let him know. ITEM #10 ADJOURN: Mr. Vallance asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Harry Richburg, Mr. Don Davis seconded - motion carried unanimously. . Robert allance, Sr. Earleen Ehlers Acting Chairman Recording Secretary SCHERTZ DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JULY 18, 1996, 7:00 P.M. SIGN-IN SHEET 1. 2. j~ ~ 4 . J /~,2 ~ 7JL 6. ~ 7. 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.