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Thursday, June 26, 2025
The City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Board of Directors met for a Regular Monthly
Meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
Conference Room, Building No. 4, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. This was an open meeting, subject to
the open meeting laws of the State of Texas.
In accordance with provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code notice is
hereby given that a Possible Quorum of the governing body of the City of Schertz, Texas may take place at this
meeting.
Call to Order
1.
Roll call, recognition of visitors, and review of meeting instructions for effective Board interaction and
public participation.
Board President Sammi Morrill presided over the meeting and called it to order at 6:16 p.m.
Board of Directors Present:
Sammi Morrill, Board President
William 'Bill" Dixon, Board Vice President
Reynaldo 'Ray" Chavez, Board Member
Bryan Jones, Board Member
Sharon Denson, Board Member
Board of Directors Absent:
Eryn McElroy, Board Secretary
Mark Moody, Board Treasurer
Staff Present:
Scott Wayman, Executive Director
Amy Madison, Deputy Director
Ashley Ritchey, Business Engagement Manager
Tracy Miller, Administrative Assistant
Brian James, Deputy City Manager
Others Present:
Tim Brown, Councilmember Liaison
Jessica Dycus, Assistant Finance Director
Matt Clingo, Schertz Resident
2. SEDC Board Member Oath of Office for a member appointed by City Council on 05/20/2025 for an
unexpired term ending on 09/30/2025. (S.Courney)
. Sharon Denson
Sheree Courney, Deputy City Secretary administered the Oath of Office to the new Board Member.
Scott Wayman, Executive Director welcomed her and asked Board Member Denson to give an
introduction. Ms. Denson gave a brief introduction of her background.
Hearing of Residents
3. This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the Board. Presentations should be limited to
no more than 3 minutes. The presiding officer will call on those persons who have signed up to speak.
No residents signed up to speak. No comments were made.
Minutes
4. Approval of the minutes for the Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting held Thursday, May 22,
2025. (S.Wayman/T.Miller)
Board President Sammi Morrill asked for a motion to approve the Minutes of the Board of Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting held Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Moved by Board Vice President Bill Dixon, seconded by Board Member Bryan Jones.
AYE: Board President Sammi Morrill, Board Vice President Bill Dixon, Board Member Ray
Chavez, Board Member Bryan Jones, Board Member Sharon Denson.
Unanimous affirmative vote - Motion carries.
Presentations
5. Staff briefing on SEDC monthly financial statement for the month of May 2025. (S.Wayman/J.Dycus)
Scott Wayman, Executive Director introduced Jessica Dycus, Assistant Finance Director and gave a brief
overview of the SEDC Financial Statement for May 2025.
May 2025 sales tax received was $1,672,134.36, expenses were $1,854,872.86, a 170.2% increase over
the prior year. The 12 -month rolling average is 20.4% and still trending up. Notable expenditures
include funding for soccer field lights at Schertz Soccer Complex. Total Cash and Investments at the
end of May was $35,928,282.88.
Scott Wayman, Executive Director gave a brief overview of the Reserve Fund Model,
Discussion Items
Discussion regarding the Texas Workforce Commission High Demand Job Training Grant Program for
Type 4A and 4B Corporations. (S.Wayman/A.Madison)
Amy Madison, Deputy Director provided a review of a Texas Workforce Commission Grant Program
called the High Demand Job Training Grant which sets aside $1,000,000 in matching funds annually and
distributed between 28 workforce boards in the state on a first come, first serve basis. The max grant that
each board may receive is $150,000 and only Type A and Type B Economic Development Corporations
are eligible for the funds. The SEDC staff are preparing a submittal for a workforce study and other
workforce matching grants from the Alamo Workforce Board. Matching funds are available in the FY26
Budget without an increase. If awarded, the consultant contract and any equipment purchases will
require approval from SEDC and City Council.
Board President Sammi Morrill recessed Open Session to Closed Session at 6:42 p.m.
Closed Session
7. Called in accordance with Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, Deliberation Regarding
Economic Development Negotiations; Closed Meeting. The governmental body is not required to conduct
an open meeting (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the
governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have
locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental
body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or
other incentive to a business prospect.
• Project - E -105
• Project - E -102
Start time: 6:42 p.m.
End time: 7:00 p.m.
Board President Sammi Morrill reconvened to Open Session at 7:00 p.m.
Reconvene to Regular Session
8. Take any actions based on discussion held in closed session under Agenda Item No. 7.
No action was taken based on discussion in Closed Session.
Requests and Announcements
• Announcements by staff:
• Offices closed July 4, 2025 - Independence Day
• Next Regular Board Meeting - July 24, 2025
. Requests by Board Members to place items on a future SEDC Board Meeting agenda.
• No comments were made.
Adjournment
Board President Sammi Morrill asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Board Member Ray Chavez.
AYE: Board President Sammi Morrill, Board Vice President Bill Dixon, Board Member Ray Chavez,
Board Member Bryan Jones, Board Member Sharon Denson.
Unanimous affirmative vote - Motion carries.
Board President Sammi Morrill adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
MINUTES PASSED AND APPROVED THIS Z T DAY . t/ I 2025.
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