01-31-2019 MinutesNortheast Partnership for Economic Development
City of Santa Aare
City Hall
1653 North Santa Clara Road
January 31, 2019
Mayor Carpenter called the workshop to order at 6:35 P.M.
Members present were:
Mayor Michael Carpenter, Schertz
Mayor Bill Seiler, Marion
Mayor Stosh Boyle, Cibolo
Mayor Tom Daly, Selma
Mayor Larry Thompson, Garden Ridge
Mayor Jeff Hunt, Santa Clara
Mayor Walter Williams, New Berlin
Mayor Mary Dennis, Live Oak
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Guest: Maggie Titterington
II. Introduction of those present.
Members present introduced themselves.
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1. Update regarding Member Cities listing of all Emergency Operations — to include list
of Assets and primary points of contact. (Currently have Schertz, Cibolo, Kirby Live
Oak, Marion, Universal City and information)
No discussion.
2. Status Discussion regarding the purpose and goals of the NEP organization.
Mayor Carpenter stated we are working on our State Legislatures and promoting our
area. We want to reach out to Randolph to make sure they have an invitation to our
TML party.
The Mayor moved to Agenda Item No. 4.
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4. Discussion regarding the upcoming Thursday October 10, 2019 NEP and TML Region
7 hosted event at the Blue Bonnet Palace.
Mayor Carpenter recognized The Chamber President Maggie Titterington to update
the progress on the TML Party. Maggie presented the Mayor's with a Draft Agenda
notating the categories such as food, decorations, Logo, sponsorships, and peripheral
expenses /challenges /marketing /ideas for the Party.
Mayor Mary Dennis added she was able to get a promise of a full -page ad for
TTC for $500.00. TML will provide their sponsorship e -mails and list of all their
vendors and registrants.
The Chamber President Maggie Titterington also offered to help find an Events
Coordinator to help organize this event and suggested MADD Women for graphic
a designer.
The Mayor moved to go to Agenda Item No. 6.
6. Discussion regarding election of officers for the Northeast Partnership for Economic
Development.
Mayor Bill Seiler will not be running as Mayor and will be stepping down as
Treasurer. Mayor Tom Daly suggested Mayor Jeff Hunt for the Treasurer.
Mayor Bill Seiler made a motion for Mayor Jeff Hunt take over the event from this
moment forward and Mayor Hunt agreed. Request was made to place on the next
regular meeting agenda for approval.
A discussion ensued about coming up with a name for their TML party and
sponsorships. "Party with a Partnership at the Legendary Blue Bonnet Palace" was
introduced as the name of the Party.
The next NEP meeting of February 7, 2019 was chosen for the election of officers.
The Chamber President Maggie Titterington stated all the sponsors need to be secured
by August 1, 2019 for the sponsors logo's to be listed in the September Magazine.
3. Discussion and update regarding the 2019 Legislative Day at the Texas Capitol and
plans for February 21, 2018.
City Secretary Brenda Dennis gave an update and general discussion ensued.
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5. Consideration and /or action approving an agreement with Cartwheel
Communications, LLC to update the NEP website design, maintain and host the
website for two (2) years.
General discussion ensued for the new contract.
V. Items of interest by Member
® Mayor Larry Thompson discussed dealing with TXDOT on changing
speed limits.
® Mayor Jeff Hunt discussed the Water Risk Map Program Cibolo Water
Shed Meeting that will be hosted in Universal City the 15th of February.
® Mayor Stosh Boyle announced their Senior Citizen Prom, February
and extended an invitation.
VI. Establish a Date, Time, & Location of the Next Meeting. (Next up is the City of
Schertz to host for March 7, 2019.)
VII. Review and discussion regarding the Agenda for February 7, 2019, regular meeting.
VIII. Adjournment.
Mayor Car r adjourned the workshop at 7.42 p.m.
R. Carpenter, NEP Chairman
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