EDC 09-21-2000
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SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MINUTES
21 SEPTEMBER 2000
SCHERTZ MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
ITEM =1#1 CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Jackie Jones called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
THOSE PRESENT:
Jackie Jones, Chairman
Henry Gutierrez
Bob Vallance, Sr.
Tony Moreno, P&Z Ex Officio
Staff
Mark Marquez
Donna Dykes, Rec. Sec
Guest
Ms. Petra Marquez
ITEM '2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ( 17 Aug 2000) Bob Vallance, Sr. made a
motion to approve the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Tony
Moreno and carried unanimously.
ITEM =1#3 DISCUSSION ON 11TH ANNUAL BUSINESS APPRECIATION DINNER.
Mr. Vallance advised that he talked Mr. John Torres and he is putting together a
nice letter from Ms. Jackie Jones for all the dinners they know about to
acknowledge and thank Ms. Wanda Jean Sweatt for all her work on the past
Business Appreciation dinners.
Ms. Jackie Jones advised that Marie Friesenhahn has taken over the Smoke Pit
and is working both the Smoke Pit and the Randolph Country Round up. Ms.
Jones asked what last year's dinner cost. Mr. Marquez advised that last year's
meal cost over $2,000.00. Last year one or two vendor's donated food. Abel's has
donated on occasion. HEB donated last year. Most of the vendor's are paid for
their food.
Mr. Marquez said that perhaps in the future catering might be considered if it can
be done without "hurting anyone's feelings." The board discussed catering and
Mr. Vallance commented that it is good to include all the businesses in town. The
important thing is that when people show up that there is enough food. A
deadline or RSVP was discussed for the food vendors. Mr. Marquez advised that
that an RSVP would be asked for by Mr. Torres and Mr. Gutierrez when they
contact the food vendors. Also, the product vendors should RSVP two weeks from
now. Mr. Marquez advised that the invitation letters will go out tomorrow.
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Ms. Jones suggested that the dinner be called "Taste of the Town" rather than a
dinner in the future so that people would not expect a meal. The commission
members liked this idea, and agreed to consider it for next year. Mr. Marquez
commented that the dinner is really supposed to be a "chamber mixer" than
anything else. The commission discussed the problem with people going for the
food before the food is ready to be served. Ms. Jones said that they should make
an announcement that we're not allowed to start serving until the invitation is
given for dinner.
The commission discussed door prizes and set up of the Knights of Columbus
Hall.
Mr. Marquez advised that $50.00 has been paid for the Knights of Columbus to
take care of the clean up after the dinner.
The magician will not be the entertainment as originally planned. Mr.
Beirschwale has volunteered to provide music.
The commission discussed management of acknowledgements during the dinner.
Ms. Jones suggested that acknowledgements should be an overview of the
businesses that have come to Schertz in the last year. That could be an ongoing
thing. It should be an overview of the past year and what we see coming for this
year. This is all that is needed. How many new businesses is project to come in
this year, because people don't get that. Also, Mr. Marquez commented that this
could be an opportunity to let people know what is going on with the Water
Corporation. In two years Schertz is going to have it's own supply. Everyone
agreed that acknowledgements should be kept short.
The board then discussed door prizes. Also, Ms. Marquez advised that someone
needs to check on the supplies for the dinner such as plates, napkins, etc. Mr.
Marquez asked Ms. Marquez to check with Mr. Mike Deleon on what supplies
were available and needed.
Mr. Marquez said to recap, he would talk to Mr. Beirschwale about entertainment
beyond just the music, but if it comes to that the music is fine. The board then
discussed the need for entertainment.
ITEM '4 COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
None.
ITEM =1#5 COMMENTS FROM STAFF
Mr. Marquez had two comments.
1. Embrey Partners has purchased property in Tri-County for two
buildings totaling 170,000 square feet. Mr. Marquez expects that this will be on
the agenda next month.
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2. The second one, which should be on the agenda for next month as well,
is Technos. They are doing an expansion for another 40 or 50,000 square feet.
This is their first expansion.
The board then discussed the FEMA grant and the planned drainage ditch.
ITEM =1#6 COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Ms. Jones asked about the status of the letter and plaque for Wanda Jean
Sweatt. Have these been given to Mrs. Sweatt. Mr. Marquez answered No and
No. Mr. Marquez talked with Mr. Sweatt a couple of days ago. Mr. Sweatt has
not left the area yet.
Mr. Vallance made a motion to present a thank you letter and plaque to Mrs.
Sweatt for her work on past Business Appreciation Dinners. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Gutierrez and carried unanimously. The board discussed a
possible place for the luncheon. The board decided on Crumpets. They then
discussed a possible time and date. The date and time is to be determined.
ITEM =1#7 SET NEXT MEETING DATE
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The next meeting was not set. Mr. Marquez said that there may need to be a
meeting in October.
ITEM =1# 8 ADJOURN
Ms. Jones requested a motion for adjournment. Mr. Vallance moved to adjourn.
Mr. Moreno seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Jackie Jones, Chairman
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Donna Dykes, Recording Secretary
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