May 16, 1994 B
The Schertz Development Commission convened in Regular Session
on Monday, May 16, 1994 in the Municipal Complex conference
room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
THOSE PRESENT: THOSE ABSENT:
Charles McDonald Lew Borgfeld
Wanda Jean Sweatt Bob Vallance, Sr.
Bruce Hammersla Harold Smith
Juan Thorn Mary Marsh
Tony Moreno (ex officio) Harry Richburg
Jackie Jones
STAFF: Eric White
Merwin Willman
Kerry Sweatt, City Manager
Mark Marquez, ED Coordinator
Dolores Butler, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
In the absence of Chairman Borgfeld and Vice Chairman
Vallance, Mark Marquez called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (March 21, 1994)
Mark Marquez asked for a motion to approve the March 21
minutes as submitted. "Mac" McDonald made a motion to approve
the minutes as read. The motion was seconded by W.J. Sweatt
- motion carried unanimously.
VERIFICATION/RATIFICATION OF COMMISSION TERMS AND
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Due to the absence of a number of members, this matter was
tabled.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Business Appreciation Dinner
Committee Chairperson W.J. Sweatt announced a Western theme
this year and she will call on Dot Harborth, Petra Marquez,
Wanda Koch, and Mary Marsh for the decorating committee.
Said she would like to have the Schertz Sweetheart assist with
the door prizes this year and said letters to food vendors
should go out soon.
Following discussion, it was determined that Representative
Lamar Smith be invited as guest speaker to talk about rural
development.
As an aside - W.J. said Donna Barclay at the Housing
Authority was looking into having some of the residents work
on updating the Talk of the Town.
Marketing/Promotions
Juan Thorn reported that he and Mark had discussed some
changes in promotional merchandise for the 4th of July sales -
i.e., gray T-shirts with a small logo and "We Love Our
Schertz" on front. Hats will be one color, blue with the
normal emblem. Also, looking into ordering a supply of
cooties. Charles McDonald made a motion to accept the changes
and additions to promotional merchandise. The motion was
seconded by W.J. Sweatt and carried unanimously.
Commercial Brokers
No report at this time.
STAFF DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
Mark Marquez advised commissioners of the City Public Service
Annual Economic Development Seminar on June 8, Holiday Inn
Airport, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., lunch included. Anyone
wishing to attend should contact Mark for the purpose of
making reservations.
Reported six (6) Metrocom cities had received a $50,000 CDBG
grant to accomplish an economic development study of the area.
Copies of a survey are being distributed for completion and a
meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m., May 24 in the Live Oak
Civic Center for review by PHH Fantus representative.
Kerry Sweatt reported the hotel financing is still ongoing
with a possibility of ground breaking in September.
Comal County has responded favorably regarding tax abatement
for a prospective business.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will be receiving
ISTEA funding in 1997 for FM 78 widening.
Announced the grand opening of Dove Meadows on Thursday, May
19, at 11:30 a.m.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting is scheduled for June 20, 1994, 7:00 p.m. at
the Municipal Conference Room.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Commission, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.