9-4-2014 Approved MinutesNortheast Partnership for Economic Development
City of Live Oak
8001 Shin Oak Drive
Council Chambers
MINUTES OF WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 6:00 P.M.
I. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum.
Mayor Carpenter called the workshop to order at 6:40 PM.
Members present were:
Mayor Michael Carpenter, Schertz
Mayor Mary Dennis, Live Oak
Mayor Tom Daly, Selma
Mayor Lisa Jackson, Cibolo
Note: A quorum was not present
Others Present:
City Manager Scott Wayman, Live Oak
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel, Schertz
II. Introduction and Welcome Mayor Ivy Taylor, City of San Antonio
A quick briefing was provided to Mayor Taylor in regard to the creation of the NEP, its
purpose and future goals.
Mayor Taylor stated San Antonio was about to start a city master plan, as they had not
had one since the 1970's. She wants to also begin talking about San Antonio's vision and
a multi- transportation plan. She would like to see the smaller surrounding area cities
become a part of that discussion. Everyone agreed the state of Texas is experiencing a
steady and increasing growth trend and we are going to have to seek ways in which to
manage that effectively.
III. Old Business:
1. Discussion regarding 2015 Legislative Bill proposals.
No discussion held.
2. Alamo Area MPO Update/Issues.
A discussion was held regarding the efficiency of the MPO. Mayor Taylor stated
she appreciated everyone's candidness regarding their perceptions of the
organization and a possible need for restructuring.
3. Discussion regarding Ken Whalen Proposal
Mayor Carpenter stated Mr. Whalen would like to come back with a different
proposal to us that would be more affordable.
IV. New Business
Discussion regarding the purchase of a recording device.
Discussion regarding the purchase of a recording device was generally agreed
upon as beneficial to assist the secretary in composing the meeting minutes.
2. Discussion regarding the duties of Officers and their respective Cities.
It was suggested and generally agreed upon that spreading the duties of providing
foodibeverages, handling the money for monthly lunches and composing the
meeting minutes could and should be divided amongst several cities. Mayor
Jackson offered the services of her City Secretary's office to assist in the future.
They will discuss this more at the next meeting.
3. Discussion regarding cancelling the October Workshop meeting due to TML
— Houston.
The October meeting will be during the TML conference time frame; should we
cancel it? The next host City is Schertz. They will make a decision on this next
week.
V. Items of Interest by the Member Cities.
VI. Establish a Date, Time, & Location of the Next Meeting.
To be announced by the City of Schertz.
VII. Adjournment
Mayor Carpenter adjourned the workshop at 8:00 PM.
PASSED PROVED September 11, 2014
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