MAY 20 2003
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SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COPORATION (4-B BOARD)
MAY 20, 2003
The Schertz Economic Development Corporation (4-B Board) convened in Regular
Session on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Conference
Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those present were President Ken
Greenwald, Vice-President Steve White, Secretary Johnie McDow, Director Ramon
Cook and Director Reginna Agee. Absent were Director Steve Simonson and Director
Tony Wilenchik. Also present were City Manager Mark Marquez, Treasurer Juan
Santoya, Recording Secretary Norma Althouse and interested citizen Robert Brockman.
#1 Call to Order
President Greenwald called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
#2 Approval of Minutes: April 23, 2003
Vice-President White moved to approve the minutes, as written, for the meeting of April
23, 2003. Director Agee seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote of all
Directors present.
#3 PUBLIC HEARING: To receive cItizen comments regarding expenditure of
Economic Development Corporation (4-B Board) funds for a project to expand the
Emergency Services parking lot.
Mr. Marquez reminded everyone, as they had discussed when setting the public hearing,
that because of expanded facilities and classrooms, people are forced to park in the grass
and this is not conducive to professionalism. . The total for the expansion would be
$114,557.00 and approval is recommended.
Robert Brockman of 4505 Grand Forrest asked how many additional spaces they're
talking about. Mr. Marquez replied they're adding 9 additional spaces for the Police
Department and 81 additional spaces for the EMS and Fire Departments. Mr. Marquez
went on to say that is only an estimate. They may have to make additional spaces for the
handicapped. Mr. Marquez then added they are paving 3place for Air Life next to the
EMS building.
Director Cook expressed some concern about drainage and asked if all possibilities had
been investigated. Mr. Marquez assured him they made sure there would be appropriate
swales.
Mr. Brockman then mentioned he thought employees should park behind the Community
Center and not behind 'city Hall. President Greenwald suggested this was not appropriate
to bring up before the 4-B Board, but should instead be brought up before City Council.
Mr. Marquez told Mr. Brockman they would check into the situation.
Mr. Brockman then inquired if these funds would also be used for gates and Mr. Marquez
replied no. These funds would be used for the parking lot, curbing, striping and the
helipad.
There being no further comments, President Greenwald closed the public hearing at this
time.
#4 Consider and take action on expenditure of Economic Development
Corporation (4-B Board} funds for project to expand the Emergency Services
parking lot.
Director Cook moved to approve the expenditure of Economic Development Corporation
(4-B Board) funds for a project consisting of the expansion of the Emergency Services
parking lot. Secretary McDow seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote of
all Directors present. .
Mr. Marquez reminded the Board the money could be spent after 60 days has passed.
#5 Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss President Greenwald adjourned the meeting at
6:41 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED this the day of 5~.
Signature of all Directors whether present or ab nt.
Presiden Director
Vice-President irecto
Secretary Dir ctor
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Treasurer Director