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10-27-2011 Regular Mtg Minutes~~ ~~ ~ ~R laCONOMlC D~VELOPMEN7 MINUTES CITY OF SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Regi~Iar Meeting October 27t1~, 2©1T The City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation (EDC) anet for a Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 27'f', 2011 at G:00 pm. in the City Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. 1. CaII to order President called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m, and welcomed everyone in attendance. 2. Roll Call Board oFDirectors: Staff: Harry Whitney, President John Kessel, City Manager Angelina Kiser, PhD -Vice President David Gavin, SEDC Exec Director Tien Brown, Treasurer/Secretary Juan Santoya, Finance Director Rosemary Scatt Erin Matlock, EDC Specialist Marvin Thomas Patty Horan, Adtxvnistrative Assistant Roy Richard Absent: Board Member: Holly McBrearty. Others Present: Jim Fowler - Couneilmember Don Counts Maggie Titterii~gton/President of SchertT Chamber of Commerce David Baenziger -UTSA/SEDC Sharon Miller -UTSA/SBDC Steve White Dickie Day -Transforming Today's World ~~ Magazine 3. Public comment Ms. Day ~vith'I"I"W Magazine gave a brieF background on history, coverage and distribution of her magazine. She proposed that the City buy a segment to be depicted its her publication and asked die Page ! of 4 SEDC Reg. hitg. A4inutes 10/27/20 [ ! EDC Board to consider financing this project, iblr. Kessel and tl~e Board President commented on revisitil~g the proposal for further assessment. 4. Introduction of new EDC Executive Director, Mr. David Gwin {J. Kessel/City Manager) Ivlr. Kessel introduced and ~veIcamed Ivlr. David Gavin as~tlie ne~v SEDC Executive Director and as a veteran ~vitli 20 }rears of experience u~ economic and community development. Mr. Gavin comes to us from the City of College Station. IVIr. Kessel gave a brief but substantial background on I1~Ir. G~vin's career 1>ighlights and accomplishments relating to his strong skill set on real sense of place and community building on all previous jobs. IV1r. Gavin expressed gratitude for the warm welcoming and opportunity to work for the City and the community, Tlie Board exchanged pleasant3:ies and comments relating to his previous experiences and made inquires on his point of view in the field of the economy and development For tlvs area, 5. Approval of Meeting Minutes for the September 22°a, 201! Regular Meeting President questioned the slightly different format of the I4finutes. NIr. Kessel and 114s. Horan asked the Board to recall that out of consideration for the attending public some action items tivere moved out of order. The lblinutes reflect the order its which each item ivas discussed during the meeting. A motion to approve the Minutes far the Regular Meeting held on September 22°d, 2011 with changes on agenda caption Items No. G and No. 7 from "Discuss" to "Discussion on" vas made by Mr. R. Richatd. Seconded by Mr. M. Thomas. Ilfotion passed unanimously. G. Update on September 2012 Monthly Financial Report (Juan Santoya/Finance Director) Mj:. Santoya briefed the Board on the Financial Revenue and Expense Report as of September 2011. Highlights included the following: e Closing the year with a positive 9% o Sales Tax report for the month of October came iri at a 25% over compared to the same time last year. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: Relating to an expenditure of $10,060 in sales tax funds to provide an economic development incentive to JavaNook in connection with the operation of a coffee mouse business in the City of 5clxertz, Texas (the "JavaNook Project"). Public Heari~ig opened at: 6:22pm President recognized NIx•. Kessel who provided a brief description of the renovation and transformation of the old historic building into to the new JavaNook Coffee House which now pauses several businesses within, all seeking to become a destination point as an effort to revitalize Main Street. Mr. Kessel referred to Mr. Don Counts as a pioneer. Mr. Kessel briefed all present an the schedule of payment stated on the development agreement 6ehveen the SEDC and JavaNook. President opened the Publie Hearing to public comment. Page 2 of 4 SPDC)Zeg. A4tg. tlRi°~tes 10!2712031 Nis. Iviaggie Titteringtan shared that laic. Counts in addition to opening a ne~v coffee House at Ft. Sam Houston, leas also acquired the coffee roasting company that provided him with the coffee beans; therefore, he will start looking into firing more people fiom Schertz to help lam out with this the labor of the new company. Mr. Steve White asked about the salary range compensation for the employees of the coffee house. Mr. Counts responded that all lus employees are corning out of Schertz on a rotation schedule to cover all locations and at the moment they're making minimum wage but this is a start up company and as things progress so. will be their benefits. Public Hearing ended at G:34pm. President moved to discuss the follo~vitrg agenda item. S. Discussion and appropriate action declaring and approving the JavaNook i'toject as an economic development project, authorizing the X10,000 economic development incentive, and approving the Development Agreement and related documents with JavaNook. A motion to approve the JavaNook Project as an economic development protect, authorizing the X10,000 economic development incentive, and approving the Development Agreement and related documents with JavaNook Svas made by Mr. R. Richard. Seconded by Mr, M. Thomas. Motion passed unanimously, 9. Director's Report • Updates on existing projects • Updates on events attended and to be attended • Summary on Business Retention and Expansion {BRE) Mr. Kesel asked the Board to refer to fire written report included in their packets. He also took this apportututy to thank diem far their constant support and reminded diem that the City Ivianager's office is open to them whenever they may need to visit ~vitli him on any projects or to discuss any issues they may have. President recognized Tir. David Baenziger from the UTSA/SBDC ~vho made a briefannauncement regarding tl3e celebration of the grand opening of the tze~v facilities Far the Center of I;ntrepreneurslrip in Ne~v Braunfels on November 17`'' at 4:30prn. The ne~v SBDC jvill serve the Seguin and Schertz area as well. Mr. Baenziger introduced the Ms. Sharon Ibiiller as the new Protect Manager for the Center. President reminded the Board to RSVP for the welcoming reception for 111r. Gavin. 10. Requests by Board members that items ate placed on a futttte SEDC agenda No items were requested 11, Requests by Board members to Director and Staff for information President asked the Staff to look into combining the next trvo Board Meetings into one (tentatively on Dee.15`, 2011}. Paga 3 of 4 3}~DC Reg. Mtg. Minutes ! t}/27/2011 President asked the Board IVlembers to recormnit to l~ecornit~g more active itz the Board in older to show suppozt for lair. G~virr. He also asked them to adopt a specific portion oI the Strategic Plan according to tE~eu talents acid skills. 12. Adjourn President adjourned tEre meeting at approximately 6:51 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 30a', DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2011. f,, Ti~rr o~vi Secretary/Treasurer Page 4 of 4 SEDC Reg. A4t$. T4inutes IOl1712()11