October 27, 1999-ns MINUTES
SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 1999
The Schertz Economic Development Corporation convened in Special Session
on Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex
Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those members
present were as follows: Vice-President Steven F. White; Secretary Johnie
McDow; Director Ramon J. Cook; Director Reginna Agee; Director Pia Jarman
and Director Ken Greenwald. Absent: Director Glyn D. Williams. Also present
were Executive Director Kerry R. Sweatt and Recording Secretary Norma
Althouse.
Since President Timothy G. Swinney did not run for re-election to Council, Vice-
President Steven F. White agreed to serve as the presiding ofFcer until a
successor is named. In that capacity, he called the meeting to order.
#1 Consider and take action setting date for future meeting.
The consensus of the Board was to set the next meeting for November 3, 1999
at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Conference Room.
Mr. Sweatt advised that Treasurer L.J. Cott had retired and he would be glad to
serve in the meantime until a new Comptroller is on board with the City. He also
noted they are on target with the budget.
Mr. Greenwald reported the money coming in is substantial and the Board needs
to look at other things, such as the park situation. Mr. McDow commented there
are 400 BVYA kids playing basketball and they don't know where to put all of
them. They need to look at facilities. The schools are also bursting at the
seams. Vice-President White suggested checking into use of the Community
Center.
Vice-President White asked if the radio system problems had been resolved and
Mr. Sweatt replied the three chiefs (police, fire and EMS) say they have been.
Mr. Cook inquired if the furnishing of the new buildings includes apparatus or a
boom truck and Mr. Sweatt replied no. Mr. Cook suggested discussion of this be
on a future agenda. Mr. Cook then mentioned he would be out of town for the
November 3rd meeting. Mr. Greenwald asked him if he could provide them a list
of things he would like to see considered for future Board activities. Mr. Cook
replied he could do that.
#2 Tour of Emergency Services Buildings
The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m. and the Board members then took a
tour of the new emergency services buildings.
MINUTES APPROVED, this the day of , 2000.
Signature of all Directors whether present or absent:
President Director
Vice-President Director
Secretary Director