AUGUST 17 2004
SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (4-B BOARD)
AUGUST 17, 2004
The Schertz Economic Development Corporation (4-B Board) convened on Tuesday
August 17,2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Conference Room, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those members present were as follows: President Ken
Greenwald, presiding; Director Steve Simonson, Director Reginna Agee and Director
Tony Wilenchik. Absent: Vice-President Steve White, Secretary Johnie McDow and
Director Ramon Cook. Also present were City Manager Mark Marquez, Finance
Director Juan Santoya and Recording Secretary Norma Althouse.
#1 Call to Order
President Greenwald called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
#2 Approval of Minutes: July 6, 2004.
Director Wilenchik mentioned the amount discus~ed for the road to Wal-Mart was not
mentioned in the minutes. Mr. Marquez assured him it is included in the budget.
Director Agee moved to approve the minutes, as written, for the meeting of July 6, 2004
Director Wilenchik seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: President Greenwald, Directors Simonson, Agee and Wilenchik.
NAYS: None.
#3 Discussion and action on budget for FY 2004/2005.
The Board members had received a copy of the budget for FY 2004/2005 in their packets.
Mr. Marquez pointed out there is an error in the budget. The police vehicles should be
under capital items. He then mentioned there is funding for supplies and for diesel fuel.
Mr. Marquez went on to explain there is $35,000 in the budget to support the bond,
$2000 in administrative fees, and $28,000 for the maintenance guys who do the work.
When Facility Maintenance charges off items, they will be charged directly against this
fund. The balance is to pay off the bonds and make the last payment on the fire engine.
Mr. Marquez then noted they increased the revenue levels to correspond with the levels
of the General Fund. They only need to collect $30,000 to meet the budget.
Director Wilenchik inquired if they could use 4-B money for parks. Mr. Marquez
answered some funds could be used for recreational facilities. Director Wilenchik then
inquired if they could use 4-B funds to solve the problem at the Park at Woodland Oaks.
Mr. Marquez answered that, after reading the ballot, he has concluded they can use 4-B
funds for that problem. They can use $4500 for the changes at the park and repay the
other Homeowners Association the $5000 they contributed. The Homeowners
Association will be at the Council meeting touight to present their case. Mr. Wilenchik
pointed out that needs to be in the minutes. He then asked if they could have a consensus
from the 4-B Board members so they know they have that option.
President Greenwald inquired if the sound attenuation wall would do any good. Director
Simonson replied it would do some good, but the basketball situation would not be
solved by the wall A brief discussion followed regarding the attenuation wall and other
possibilities of solving the problem.
The Board then reviewd the supplies line item with Director Agee commenting they're
making the supply category complicated. Mr. Marquez indicated they would look at it
again next year - they have a number of different vendors. President Greenwald
commented City Council wanted it broken out and Mr. Marquez admitted they have
discussed establishing the position of a purchasing agent for the City. They will have a
requisition process. The question is will it save them money. Director Agee
acknowledged they need to look at a purchasing agent to handle RFP's, etc.
Director Wilenchik mentioned it says here they are on modified accrual accounting and
Finance Director, Juan Santoya, stated that's true: Mr. Marquez went on to explain that
is because of year-end adjustments. It allows the auditor to make those adjustments.
Director Wilenchik then inquired about the $75,000 additional predicted growth in sales
tax and was told that was based on Wal-Mart being factored in, and he feels that figure is
conservative. Director Simonson commented the City has always been conservative as
far as predicting sales tax revenue.
Director Wilenchik inquired if there is a Charter for the 4-B Board and how many people
are on the Board. He was informed there is a Charter and there are seven members on the
Board.
Director Agee moved to approve the budget for FY 2004/2005 as presented. Director
Simonson seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: President Greenwald and Directors Simonson, Agee and Wilenchik.
NAYS: None.
#4 Adjournment
President Greenwald adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
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