10.08.09 MinutesECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Minutes o£ the
CITY OF SCHERTZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
October S, 2009
CITY STAFF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT George Antuna, Executive Director
CORPORATION Juan Sankoya, Finance Director
Steve White, President Jeff Jewell, Assistant Economic Development
Harry Whitney, Vice President Director
Angelina Kiser Erin Matlock, Econainic Development
Tim Brown Specialist
Matthew Duke Peter Graves, Economic Development Analyst
Roy Richard Jim Fowler, City Council
David Harris, Assistant City Manager
THOSE ABSENT Others Present
James Harden Robert Brockman, Citizen
Mitsu Yamazaki, TIP Strategies
Tom Stellman, TIP Strategies
1. Call to order.
Vice President Whitney called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Public comment.
No public comment.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
3. Introduction of Newly Appointed Board Members
George Antuna introduced Dr. Angelina Kiser, a newly appointed Board Member.
~. Approval of meeting minutes dated September 10, 2009
Vice President Whitney moved to approve the minutes of September 10, 2009 meeting of
the Economic Development Corporation. Director Brow}a seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous
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5. Update from City Finance Director on Monthly Financial Report. (j. Santoya)
Mr. Santoya stated that the $1.5 million in a CD account matures in early January, at which
time it is available for use. The EDC hash c14dO leouminvoicegbefore they redist b ~ab Rd.
project, but the Finance department is st g
leftover funds.
6. Discussion and Action on Election of Board Officers for FY 2009-2010 (S. White)
Director Richard moved to re-elect President White as the President of the Board. Vice
President Whitney seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous
President White moved to elect Vice President Whitney as the Vice President of the Board.
Director Richard seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous
Director Richard moved to elect Director Duke as the Secretary of tl~e Board. Director
Brown sec onded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous
7. Discussion and Action approving a contract between TIP Strategies and the SEDC far a
Strategic Plan Update (G. Antuna)
Mr. Stellman made a presentation regarding a strategic plan update and visioning session,
President White stated that the Board should meet with the Planning & Zoning Cortnt~ission
and the City Council before undertaking a strategic planning update.
Vice President Whitney moved to ~l~D°ecto eR~hartlt econded the Srnot onies Motion
SEDC for a Strategic Plan Updat
carried. Vote unanimous
8. Update on active projects and contracts (J. Jewell}
Mr. Jewell stated that the N.E. OB/GYN Group has signed a letter of intent far the Schertz
Pathway Professional Plaza, and the project is moving along well. The City Attorney is
drawing up an agreement between the SEDC and the Developer for funding for the project.
9. Closed Session in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, 55]..087 (Economic
Development). In addition to the matte emedd aboo e~~~ Wand authonz~d by law~pen session
maybe discussed in Closed Session, as de pp p
The closed session was called to order at 7:38 p.m. and adjoulxied at 8:26 p.m,
10. Direeto~'s Report
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Mr, Anttina stated that the Board meeting for November would be moved back a weep to the
Nov. 19'". He also gave an update on the Taste of the Town event hosted by the Schertz
Chamber of Commerce.
11, Requests byBaard members that items are placed on a future SEDCagenda.
The Board requested that at the November meeting, the status of the December meeting
would be discussed, as to whether it would be cancelled or not.
12. Requests by Board members to Director and Staff for information.
The Board requested an update on the progress for the new SEDC website.
13. Adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 8;32 P.M.
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