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Minutes of the
CITY OF SCHERTZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
March 27, 2008
CITY STAFF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT George Antuna, Executive Director
CORPORATION Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist
Steve White, Vice President Erin Matlock, Economic Development Specialist
Mark Roberts Brad Bailey, Media Relations
Roy Richard
James Jamison
Althur Jones
Jim Fowler, Councilmember
THOSE ABSENT Others Present
Carl Douglas, President Robert Brockman, Citizen
Anthony Vaticalos Amy Madison, M5 Consulting
Ramon Cook, Citizen
Shane Brownlow, RDO Manager
1. Call to order.
Vice President White called the meeting to order at 11:30 am.
2. Public comment.
Mr. Brockman stated that the new sign ordinance is to help small business. Mr. Brockman
also noted that Bexar County is to form a P.I.D. (Public Improvement District) and wanted
to know if the P.I.D. had been approved. Vice President White stated it has not been
approved yet.
Mr. Cook stated that the Bexar County Flood Plain Committee gave no consideration to
flood issues in the area, meaning we are floodable and they do not care.
CONSENT ITEMS (3-4):
3. Approval of meeting minutes dated February 28,2008.
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Director Jamison moved to approve the minutes of the February 28,2008 Economic
Development Corporation meeting. Director Robelis seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous
4. Update of the monthly financial report from the Gty Finance Director.
Mr. Santoya introduced Robert Galindo; Robert will be the new financial analyst for the City
of Schertz.
Mr. Santoya gave a briefing of the financial report, stating that sales tax is still holding strong
at seventeen percent above compared to the same time last year.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
5. Report, discussion, and appropriate action regarding:
a. Request from the City of Schertz to purchase an outdoor stage and tent for park
purposes.
This item tabled due to lack of back-up material.
6. Discussion and direction on revisions to tax abatement guidelines.
Vice- President White stated that Jeff Jewell has completed the guidelines.
7. Discussion and direction on revised incentives application.
Vice- President White stated that Jeff Jewell has completed the application with some minor
changes.
8. Discussion on a request for a cash grant in the amount of $30,000 for La Quinta to help
with Infrastructure on the property.
Mr. Antuna stated that the La Quinta will have a total of eighty-one rooms with sixty of
them being suites and a conference room large enough for fifty people.
Mr. Antuna is asking for the same consideration given to the FairField Inn in the amount of
$30,000.
Director Jamison stated that this is becoming a pattern that needs to be stopped. Every
project has overruns and the developer needs to address them accordingly.
No action taken. Public hearing slated for April 24, 2008.
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9. Discussion on a request from RDO Gohn Deere) for a cash grant up to $75,000 for septic
improvements to the property.
MS. Madison with M5 Consulting gave a briefing on the request.
No action taken. Public hearing slated for April 24, 2008.
10. Discussion, direction and action on a request for Pratt Industries. (Review rewrite of
Agreement).
Mr. Jewell gave a presentation regarding Pratt Industries request for an incentive. The
building that Pratt Industries has chosen already has a tax abatement on the property. Staff
recommends a cash grant in the amount of $54,315.00 for improvements to the property.
Mr. Jewell has made some changes to the agreement with some stipulations maintaining a
certain number of employees instead of inventory clause. Mr. Jewell "rill have final
agreement as soon as possible.
No action taken.
11. Closed Session in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, 551.072 (Deliberations
about Real Property). In addition to the matters listed above, any matter scheduled for open
session may be discussed in Closed Session, as deemed appropriate and authorized by law.
No action taken.
12. Items from the Executive Director.
Mr. Antuna gave an update on the FM 3009 project stating phase one will be over passes
over the railroad tracks.
Mr. Antuna gave an update on Schwab Rd., stating a settlement was given to the
landowners.
Mr. Antuna stated that the ED staff is giving a series of ED Seminars for small businesses
and new businesses.
13. Items from the President.
Vice-President White stated that the board needs to consider changes in the meeting policy.
Please consider meeting twice a month as the regular once a month meeting.
14. Items from the Board Members.
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Council Member Fowler asked about the Dollar Tree development on EM 3009 stating that
the retail center is still empty. Mr. Jewell stated that he believes the strip center has acquired
another tenant.
15. Announcements.
None
16. Presentation, discussion and possible action on future agenda items: A Director may inquire
about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual
information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be
limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
None
17. Adjourn.
Vice President 'White adjourns the meeting at 1:22 pm.
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Secretary/Treasurer, James Jamison
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