EDC 08-17-2000
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SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MINUTES
17 AUGUST 2000
SCHERTZ MUKlCIPAL COMPLEX
ITEM' 1 CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Jackie Jones called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
THOSE PRESENT:
Jackie Jones, Chairman
Arnold Barrett. Vice-Chairman
Henry Gutierrez
Lew Borgfeld
Bob Vallance, Sr.
Ben Davis
Harry Richburg
John Torres
Tony Moreno, P&Z Ex Officio
Staff
Mark Marquez
Donna Dykes, Rec. Sec
Guests
Mr. Joe Klein
Ms. Gloria Munoz
ITEM '2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ( 18 May 2000) Mr. Harry Richburg made a
motion to approve the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Arnold Barrett and carried unanimously.
ITEM '3 RBVIEW/DISCUSSION/RECOMMEImATION ON TAX ABATEMENT
FOR BLOCK DISTRIBUTING.
The board reviewed the Block Distributing's application package. Mr. Marquez
briefed the board that this package meets all the abatement guidelines. Mr.
Barrett asked if there was a maximum figure that is allowed for abatement. Mr.
Marquez advised that there is no cap at this time and that Block meets all the
present requirements. Mr. Marquez advised that the current rules will expire on
31 Dec this year and that the board may want to consider how they might want to
adjust the rules in the next meeting.
Mr. Harry Richburg made a motion to recommend approval of Block
Distributing's abatement. Mr. Bob Vallance, Sr. seconded the motion. The
motion was carried with Mr. Arnold Barret and Mr. Lew Borgfield abstaining.
Mr. Joe Klein briefed and the board discussed the site plan and landscaping.
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ITEM =1#4 TAKE NOMINATIONS FOR NEW CHAIRMAN OF BUSINESS
APPRECIATION DINNER
Ms. Jones advised the board that that they received a resignation letter from Mrs.
Wanda Jean Sweatt with deep regret. Ms. Jones requested nominations or a
volunteer for Chairman of the Business Appreciation Dinner. There were no
nominations or volunteers. Ms. Jones then asked the board if they wished to
continue with the Business Appreciation Dinner. The Board agreed that it was a
good thing to do. They noted that it was scheduled for the 24th of October at the
Knights of Columbus. It was noted that it would be difficult to find someone with
all the contacts and who was able to dedicate the time necessary to prepare for
this dinner. Mr. Marquez advised the board the actions that would be necessary
to make the dinner happen as listed below. Mter some discussion it was decided
to distribute the areas to be worked among the board members as follows:
a. Lining up Food Vendors:
b. Displays:
c. Door prizes:
d. Invitations and nametags:
e. Decorations:
Mr. Henry Gutierrez and Mr. John Torres
Ms. Dinah Heilman
Mr. Lew Borgfield and Mr. Harry Richburg
Ms. Donna Dykes
Ms. Petra Marquez, Ms. Dot Harboth
and Ms. Wanda Koch.
ITEM '5 DISCUSSION ON 11TH ANNUAL BUSINESS APPRECIATION DINNER
. The board discussed the theme of the dinner, which is tentatively to be black
magic. Mr. Marquez said he would check on the magician. Mr. Lew Borgfield
recommended going for some nice door prizes and not so many prizes. The board
also agreed that the accolades should be kept short and that not everyone needs
to be introduced. Since the dinner is mainly for recognition of new business, it
was agreed that new business owners should definitely be introduced. The
owners with the oldest businesses may also be acknowledged.
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ITEM '6 COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
None.
ITEM =1#7 COMMENTS FROM STAFF
Mr. Marquez commented that he put into the meeting package the changes that
Guadalupe County has acted on and he advised that both Schertz and Seguin are
going to re-approach the County concerning these changes.
ITEM' 8 COMMENTS FROM CHAIRMAN
Ms. Jones asked the commission if they wished to draft a letter to Wanda Jean
Sweatt to thank her for all her hard work that she has given the commission and
the wonderful job that she has done on our Business Appreciation Dinner. The
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Board unanimously agreed. Mr. Marquez said that he would take care of the
letter.
Mr. Harry Richburg made a motion to give Mrs. Wanda Jean a plaque from the
commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bob Vallance, Sr. and carried
unanimously.
ITEM' 9 SET NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting is scheduled for 21 September 2000.
ITEM =1#10 ADJOURN
Mr. Arnold Barrett moved to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Harry Richburg seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
Jackie Jones, Chairman
Donna Dykes, Recording Secretary
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