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Minutes of the
CITY OF SCHERTZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
July 24, 2008
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Steve White, President
Roy Richard
James Jamison
Arthur Jones
Harry Whitney
CITY STAFF
George Antuna, Executive Director
Juan Santoya, Finance Director
Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist
Erin Matlock, Economic Development Specialist
Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director
James Boeck, Intern
THOSE ABSENT
Mark Roberts
Anthony Vaticalos
Others Present
Robert Brockman, Citizen
1. Call to order.
President White called the meeting to order at 11 :32 am.
2. Public comment.
None
CONSENT ITEMS (3-4):
3. Approval of meeting minutes dated June 26, 2008.
Director Jones moved to approve the minutes of the June 26, 2008 Economic
Development Corporation meeting. Director Jamison 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 July
is at eleven percent above the same time last year. Mr. Santoya reviewed the big ticket items
on the fmancial report.
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Director Whitney asked about the potential shortfalls for the Mid-Cities Project. Mr.
Santoya stated that the legal invoice is billed quarterly and as soon as it is received the
Departments will be charged.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
5. Update from Director Harry Whitney on healthcare initiative.
Director Whitney stated that a meeting with a physicians group will take place on August
6, 2008 in New Braunfels Texas; George Antuna will also attend the meeting. Director
Whitney stated that he has been in contact with M.D. Anderson and Scott White Hospital.
M.D. Anderson has stated that they do not want to compete with themselves in the Bexar
County area, Director Whitney stated that we need to make it clear that Schertz is not just
in Bexar County. Director Whitney will brief the board on the August 6,2008 meeting.
6. Update from Public Works Director Sam Willoughby regarding CCMA (Cibolo Creek
Municipal Authority) fees.
Mr. Willoughby stated that the fees for CCMA and the City were updated last year, stating
that CCMA is looking to expand for future growth in the area. Mr. Willoughby stated that
the fee of $985.00 for capital recovery fee for each living unit has risen to $1,800.00. This
fee is passed on to all new building permits. The only alternative would be to raise the cost
to all customers instead of just the new growth.
Mr. Jewell inquired as to whether Cibolo or Schertz paid the most overall in capital recovery
fees. Mr. Willoughby stated both cities pay nearly the same amount.
7. Update from President White on the status of the Showmaster stage.
President White stated that this item was approved by City Council at the July 8, 2008
meeting with a vote of 5-0; the stage should be ready within 120 days. President White
stated that the board has been asked to sponsor a stage for Schertz Fest in the amount of
$13,000.00, stating we have enough money in this year's budget to sponsor the stage.
8. Update from President White on the Municipal Development District.
President White gave a briefing on the status of the Municipal Development District,
stating that Assistant City Managers Mr. David Harris and Mr. John Bierschwale along
with the City Attorney Mr. Spain will create the MDD (Municipal Development District).
The board will consist of the same board members as the current Economic Development
Corporation. The creation of the MDD (Municipal Development District) will allow the
City of Schertz to collect sales tax in the ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction).
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Director Richard stated that the City of Schertz should just replace the Corporation with
the MDD (Municipal Development District). President White stated that the City
Attorney is cautious about just having the MDD (Municipal Development District). The
creation of the MDD should be in July or August of 08-09 if approved by the voters.
9. Closed Session in accordance with Texas Local Government Code. Sections 551.071 about
Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security
Devices), and 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.
10. Action on Executive session, if necessary.
The proposal from Eye Care Centers of America in the amount of $1.2 million dollars was
rejected by the board.
Director Richard moved to reject the proposal from Eye Care Centers of America in the
amount of $1.2 million dollars. Director Jamison seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Vote unanimous.
Director Richard stated that Eye Care Centers of America is welcome to reapply with a
lower request.
11. Staff reports
a. Economic Development Specialist
None.
12. General announcements on meetings attended and upcoming events from (president).
President White stated that a request was made by the City for the Economic Development
Corporation to fund the stage for Schertz Fest in the amount of $13,000.00 President White
stated that there is money in this year's budget to comply with the request.
President White stated that the Library is requesting help from the Corporation in the
amount of $150,000 to help complete the equipment inventory for the new library.
13. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events (Board
Members).
None.
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14. 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.
Mr. Antuna stated that both Assistant City Managers and Chief Covington will be available
at the next meeting to discuss budget items. Mr. Antuna has asked that the board review the
budget and have questions ready for the next meeting.
14. Adjourn.
President White adjourns the meeting at 1:14 pm
President, Steve White
Secretary /Treasurer, Mark Roberts
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