EDC 04-26-2007
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
April 26, 2007
11 :30 p.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
Council Workshop, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, TX 78154
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CITY STAFF
CORPORATION George Antuna, Executive Director
Carl Douglas, President Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist
Arthur Jones Erin Matlock, Administrative Assistant
Mark Roberts Juan Santoya, Finance Director
Ramon Cook
Klaus Weiswurm
Roy Richard
Council Member, Jim Fowler
THOSE ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
Robert Statzer
1. Economic Development Corporation Call to Order: President Carl Douglas
President Douglas called the meeting to order at 11 :32 a.m.
2. Introduction of Guests: Richard King with the Buxton Group
. Presentation by Richard King
Mr. Antuna introduced Mr. Richard King with the Buxton Group. Mr. King gave a power
point presentation on Buxton Group a leader in customer ana1ytics for the retail industry.
Buxton provides in-depth customer analytic data to clients, mainly retailers, cities and
developers, who need this information to make better decisions about what products to sell
and where to locate their businesses. Buxton has expanded its service to provide customer
data, site-selection information, and product market research to healthcare organizations
and consumer packaged goods manufacturers. Current clients include retailers such as
Goodyear, Tommy Bahama, McConnick & Schmick's and Pendleton Woolen Mills;
healthcare organizations such as Concentra; and municipal governments including Denton,
TX; Hesperia, CA; South Bend, IN; and West Plains, MO.
Mr. Douglas stated that the proposal would be placed on the next agenda. Staff will review
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and recommend and/or decline the proposal.
. Mr. Steve White
3. Public Comment
None
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Minutes of the March 22, 2007 Meeting
Director Cook moved to approve the minutes of March 22, 2007 Economic
Development Corporation meeting with a correction on page 4 to read "board
members". Director Jones seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
B. Financial Report - (Juan Santoya)
Mr. Santoya briefed the directors on the financial report. Mr. Santoya stated that the
sales tax figures are coming in lower than anticipated. The pooled cash investments
are coming in strong, as noted on page 4 of your report.
Mr. Santoya stated that the $364,000 reflects payment to TxDOT for right-of-way
expansion on the north side of FM 3009.
C. Set next meeting:
President Douglas stated that the regular schedule meeting will be June 28, 2007.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551 Texas Government Code,
Sub-section 551.087 Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations
B. Action, if any on the above Executive Session
No action taken
C. Discuss and take action on reVISIon of charter and bylaws for the Schertz
Economic Development Corporation
President Douglas asked if everyone had a chance to review the charter and bylaws.
Director Cook stated that he reviewed and made notes of changes for 22 hours.
Director Cook stated that he gave Mr. Antuna his book to review and Mr. Antuna was
unable to locate the book. Director Cook will have to begin the process of review for
the charter and bylaws from the beginning.
Director Weiswurm asked staff to send his office a copy of the bylaws and charter,
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stating his office has to text recognition capabilities.
President Douglas asked all board members to send their notes to the Economic
Development Department for review.
6. Update on Economic Development Department
Mr. Antuna presented his Economic Development Report to the board members.
Director Weiswurm asked about requiring underground utilities. Assistant City
Manager Harris stated that a rewrite of the V.D.C. (Unified Development Code) is
going before Council next Tuesday night.
7. Board Member Items
Director Richard asked about the Library and Recreation Center. Mr. Antuna stated that
the Library is to be 35,000 square feet and the Recreation Center is to be 50,000 square
feet.
Council Member Fowler stated that both the Library and Recreation Center will be located
on the 8 acres of land by the current Library.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, President Douglas adjourned the meeting at 12:53 pm.
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