EDC 09-18-2008
,Minutes of the
CITY OF SCHERTZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
September 18, 2008
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Steve White, President
Roy Richard
James Jamison
Arthur Jones
Mark Roberts
CITY STAFF
George Antuna, Executive Director
Juan Santoya, Finance Director
Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist
THOSE ABSENT
Harry Whitney
Anthony Vaticalos
Erin Matlock, Economic Development
Specialist
Others Present
Robert Brockman, Citizen
Frances Rushing, President of Schertz Chamber
of Commerce
The City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will meet for a regular meeting on
Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway,
Schertz, Texas. This is an open meeting, subject to the open meeting laws of the State of Texas.
Notice of time, date, place, and agenda is hereby posted on or before Monday, September 15,2008
at 11:30 a.m., as required by law. This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces
are available. Audio units for the hearing impaired are available for any meeting. Advanced notice is
recommended.
1. Call to order.
President White called the meeting to order at 11 :31 am.
2. Public comment.
None
CONSENT ITEMS (3-4):
3. Approval of meeting minutes dated August 21,2008 and August 28, 2008.
Director Jamison moved to approve the minutes of the August 21,2008 and August 28,
2008 Economic Development Corporation meeting. Director Jones seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Vote unanimous
4. Update of the monthly fmancial report from the City Finance Director.
Mr. Santoya gave a briefmg of the fmancial report, stating that sales tax for the month of
August is at six percent below the same time last year.
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ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
5. Discuss and take appropriate action on revisions to the incentive package for Eye Care
Centers of America.
Mr. Jewell gave a briefing on the incentive package.
Director Jamison moved to approve the incentive package for Eye Care Centers of
America. Director Richard seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous
6. Discuss and take appropriate action on setting a date for an Economic Development
Corporation Board retreat.
Mr. Jewell stated that he would be sending an email next week with dates and time for the
Economic Development Corporation Board retreat.
7. Discuss and take appropriate action on the Schertz Public Library Campaign funding request
for $150,000 to be delivered over three (3) years.
Mr. White gave a briefmg on the funding request for the Schertz Public Library.
Director Jones moved to approve the request to fund $150,000 to the Schertz Public
Library Campaign to be delivered over three (3) years. Director Richard seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous
8. Discuss and make recommendations for appointment of new members to the City of Schertz
Economic Development Corporation.
None
9. Discussion and update on healthcare initiative
Director Whitney was not able to attend the meeting for an update. This will be placed on the
next agenda.
10. Closed Session in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, Section 551.086
(Economic Development). 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
11. Action on executive session, if necessary.
No action.
12. Staff reports.
Mr. Antuna made a recommendation to the board to move the board meetings to Thursday
night at 6:00 p.m, stating he would like the board to consider the time change.
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Mr. Antuna gave out tickets to Schertz Fest.
Mr. Antuna passed out his monthly report to the board.
13. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events (President).
None.
14. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events (Board
Members).
Director Jones and Director Jamison thanked the board for the opportunity to serve on the
board and for all the support they have received.
15. 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.
16. Adjourn.
President White adjourns the meeting at 12:44 pm
President, Steve White
Secretary jTreasurer, Mark Roberts
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