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1-17-2014 Minutes SEDC Board Reg MtgThe City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Board of Directors met for a Special Called Meeting on Friday, January 17 th , 2014 at 12:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. This is an open meeting, subject to the open meeting laws of the State of Texas. President Brown called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm. and welcomed everyone in attendance. 2. Roll call and recognition of visitors. Absent: Board Member Rosemary Scott. Others Present: Mr. Jim Fowler — Council Member Mr. Robert Brockman 3® Introduction of newly appointed Board Member: Sydney Verinder. (D. in — Executive Director) Mr. Gwin introduced Mr. Sydney Verinder who was appointed to the SEDC Board of Directors by City Council during the meeting held on December 10, 2013. Mr. Verinder will fill the vacancy and finish the remainder of the term left by Mr. Matthew Duke. Page I of 5 Schertz EDC Minutes 1-17-2014 5. Consider/Dis cuss /Act on approval of the Minutes for the Regular Monthly Board Meeting held on Wednesday, November 13th, 2013. A Motion to approve the Minutes for Regular Monthly Board Meeting held on Wednesday, November 13', 2013 was made by Mr. Richard. Seconded by Mr. Grady. Motion passed Nvith one abstention from Mr. Verindet. ® Review of the SE DC Monthly Financial Reports for the months of October, November and December 2013® (J. Walters — Finance Analyst) Mr. Walters provided an overview of the SE DC Monthly Financial Statement Reports for the months of October., November, and December 2013. 7. Consider/Dis cuss /Act on a request for a Contact Information Amendment application form to update name and/or address of primary company officials to receive notifications related to economic development agreement information for the following entities: E.M. Limited Partnership and CST Diamond, L.P. (D. Gwin — Executive Director) 8. Update on SPV Ventures, LLC payment of principal on note. (D. Gwin — Executive Director) Mr. Gwin provided a recap on the SPV Ventures, LLC Project and the loan history. Mr. Gwin stated to have seen a significant success Nvith the project and as of January 17, 2013, the developer has repaid $34,920 leaving a loan balance of $115,080.00. The developer Nvill continue to make monthly payments until the loan full amount is paid off. Page 2 of 5 SchertzEDC Minutes 1-17-2014 9. Consider/ Discuss /Act on a recommendation for approval by the City Council of a First Amendment tote Development Agreement with Amazon.com. (D. Gwin — Executive Director) A Motion to approve a recommendation for approval by the City Council of a First Amendment to the Development Agreement with Amazon. com.lVdc LLC as presented was made by Mr. Richard. Seconded by Mr. Morris. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Consider/Discuss/Act on approval of an Economic Development Incentive Agreement among the City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation, the City of Schertz, Texas, and GE Oil & Gas Inc. (D. Gwin — Executive Director) A Motion to approve of an Economic Development Incentive Agreement among the City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation, the City of Schertz, Texas, and GE Oil & Gas Inc. as presented was made by Mr. Thomas. Seconded by Ms. Kiser. Motion passed unanimously. Events attended/to be attended Updates Mr. G\vin a briefly touched on events attended recently. Page 3 of 5 Schertz EDC Minutes 1-17-2014 12. Consider/Discuss/Act on a request for cancellation of the next Regular Monthly Boar Meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2014. (D. Gwin — Executive Director) i Mr. twin explained that due to a conflict of schedule, this meeting takes the place of next week meeting. A Motion to approve a request for cancellation of the next Regular Monthly Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2014 was made by Mr. Richard. Seconded by Mr. Thomas. Motion passed unanitnously. 13. Requests by Board Members to Director for informatio4l Start Time: 12:46 p.m. End Tithe: 12:55 p.m. 15. Discussion and appropriate action deemed necessary as discussed during Executive Session. President Brown adjourned flie ineeting at 12:56 p.1-1 Page 4 of 5 SchertzEDC Minutes 1-17-2014 Ti ro'w-'-'n — President Pa-e 5 of 5 Schertz EDC Minutes 1-17-2014