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01.22.09 .docMinutes of the CITY OF SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING January 22, 2009 1. Call to order. President White called the meeting to order at 11:31 am. President White introduced the President of the abolo Economic Development Corporation, Mr. Bill Law. 2. Public comment. Mr. Brockman stated that he would like to thank the board for allowing him to attend the board retreat held at the Hampton Inn in Schertz. Mr. Law thanked the board for allowing him to attend stating that the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation is a relatively new board with seven members. CONSENT ITEMS (3 -4): 3. Approval of meeting minutes dated January 22, 2009. Director Roberts moved to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2009 Economic Development Corporation meeting. Director Whitney seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous 4. Update of the monthly financial report from the City Finance Director. Schertz EDC Minutes January 22, 2009 Page 1 of 3 CITY STAFF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT George Antuna, Executive Director CORPORATION Robert Galindo, Financial Analyst Steve White, President Jeff Jewell, Assistant Economic Development Harry Whitney Director James Harden Erin Matlock, Economic Development Mark Roberts Specialist Matthew Duke Tim Brown THOSE ABSENT Others Present Roy Richard Robert Brockman, Citizen William "Bill" Law, President of Cibolo Economic Development Corporation Frances Rushing, President Schertz Chamber of Commerce 1. Call to order. President White called the meeting to order at 11:31 am. President White introduced the President of the abolo Economic Development Corporation, Mr. Bill Law. 2. Public comment. Mr. Brockman stated that he would like to thank the board for allowing him to attend the board retreat held at the Hampton Inn in Schertz. Mr. Law thanked the board for allowing him to attend stating that the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation is a relatively new board with seven members. CONSENT ITEMS (3 -4): 3. Approval of meeting minutes dated January 22, 2009. Director Roberts moved to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2009 Economic Development Corporation meeting. Director Whitney seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous 4. Update of the monthly financial report from the City Finance Director. Schertz EDC Minutes January 22, 2009 Page 1 of 3 Mr. Galindo gave a briefing of the financial report, stating that sales tax is down in January from the same time as last year and the board should be aware of spending. Mr. Galindo stated that Texas has not been hit as hard as other parts of the country, however we do need to monitor spending. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION: 5. Discussion, direction and possible action on a request to use Hotel/Motel Occupancy Taxes to fund the Hal Baldwin Scholarship. President White stated that this item has been removed at the request of the City Attorney. 6. Healthcare update. Vice President Whitney stated that President White and he will be meeting next week with the San Antonio Ortho Group to discuss options for building in Schertz. Vice President Whitney passed out his monthly update to the board. 7. Discussion, direction and possible action on the Schertz Economic Development Corporation funding membership fees to the Schertz Chamber of Commerce for all new businesses. President White stated this item is for consideration only, stating he would like the board to consider funding the membership fees for Schertz small businesses. President Rushing of the Schertz Chamber of Commerce stated that a business with an employee base of one to ten would be $200.00 to $225.00 dollars with an admin fee of $35.00. This item will be placed on a future agenda. 8. Discussion and redirection on the approval action taken August 28, 2008 by the Schertz Economic Development Board regarding a Fire Training Center. Director Matthew Duke abstained from voting. President White stated that the question of funding the Fire Training Center does not meet the guidelines of the 4B Corporation and the vote needs to be rescinded. 9. Discussion, summary of findings and evaluation of Board of Directors retreat held January 17, 2009. Mr. Antuna thanked everyone for participating in the Schertz Economic Development Board Retreat and dinner, giving thanks to his staff and board members for contributing to a successful retreat. 10. 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 maybe discussed in Closed Session, as deemed appropriate and authorized bylaw. President White adjourns the meeting at 12:35 pm Schertz EDC Minutes January 22, 2009 Page 2 of 3 11. Action on executive session, if necessary. No action taken. 12. Adjourn. President White adjourns the meeting at 12:52 pm Presi nt, Steve White ice President, Harry Secretary/ Treasurer, Mark Roberts Schertz EDC Minutes January 22, 2009 Page 3 of 3