07-09-2015 Approved MinutesNortheast Partnership for Economic Development
Olympia Hills Golf and Conference Center
12900 Mount Olympus, Universal City, TX 78148
MINUTES OF MEETING
Thursday, July 9, 2015 —11:30 a.m.
1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
Mayor Carpenter called the meeting to order at 12:00 P.M., and a quorum was present.
2. Welcome and Introductions
Mayor Carpenter had all attendees stand and introduce themselves. Mayor Carpenter
thanked everyone for attending. He stated that his organization has been around for a
while and has changed a good bit over the last couple of years. The beginning of that
change came from the work that was done by Mayor Dennis and Mayor Suarez who
led this organization before the current group was asked to take on a leadership role.
He is not sure we changed because we felt like we needed to change or it was from
outside influence in Austin or DC or a combination of those. We are now 11 members
instead of 9, we were 9 members for a long time and we recently added 2 new
members. We are currently having discussion on what does that mean, what is an
ideal number, how far should we expand and other different conversations we have
had then we did previously. Partly this has to do with economic development, part has
do with it is that we sit on the fastest developing corridor in the United States and we
have having to respond to change.
3. Approval of Minutes for June 11, 2015, regular meeting.
Mayor Daily made a motion seconded by Mayor Seiler to approve the minutes of the
meeting of June 11, 2015. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed.
4. Approval of the Minutes for the July 2, 2015, Workshop meeting.
Mayor Dennis made a motion seconded by Mayor Daly to approve the minutes of the
meeting of July 2, 2015. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed
5. Approval of Treasurer's Report for June 2015.
Mayor Dennis made a motion seconded by Mayor Daly to approve the June 2015
Treasurer's Report. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Knaus who stated that as you know last month
you approved moving $10,000 to a Certificate of Deposit (CD) to Randolph Brooks,
she is proud to announce that was funded yesterday at 1.17% and you will see that on
the next monthly report.
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6. Discussion and action regarding appointing Mr. Nigel Davies as the Chairman of
RAPCO Membership Committee.
Mayor Carpenter stated that they talked about this briefly in their workshop to appoint
Mr. Davies and asked if there were any comments, as no comments were made Mayor
Knaus made a motion seconded by Mayor Seiler to approve the appointment of Mr.
Nigel Davies as the Chairman of the RAPCO Membership Committee. The vote was
unanimous. Motion Passed
7. Discussion and action regarding allowing RAPCO to proceed with selling
memberships.
Mayor Carpenter stated that we had some discussion on this during their workshop.
Mayor Carpenter stated that this is a restoration of what was done before and went
away and not this is a reestablishment of previous habit.
Mayor Daly made a motion seconded by Mayor Seiler to allow RAPCO to proceed
with selling memberships. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed
8. Information Items.
A. Report from Tri County Chamber of Commerce.
B. Report from Schertz Chamber of Commerce.
C. Report from Randolph Air Power Community Council ( RAPCO).
D. Report on Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee.
E. Report from Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
A. Report from Tri County Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Carpenter stated that Mr. Pat O'Brien was not here today. due to a
recent foot injury. Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Kevin Hadas
who stated that on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 11:30 a.m. at the Bluebonnet
Palace State Representative John Kuempel coming to speak and provide an
update on the last Legislative session and also an opportunity to ask him
questions.
B. Report from Schertz Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Ms. Maggie Titterington who provided
information on the Chambers past and upcoming events. Some noted:
• Wednesday, July 15, 2015, Ribbon Cutting, VIP Staffing, 1256 FM 78 at
4:00 p.m.
• Thursday, July 16, 2015, Chamber After Hours Mixer, hosted by Hands N
Harmony, 2041 Universal City, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
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• Friday, July 17, 2015, Ribbon Cutting, Wood Creak Vapory, 1420 Schertz
Parkway at 11:00 a.m.
• Saturday, July 18, 2015, GVEC Home Presents the 1St Annual Schertz
Chamber of Commerce Home Living Showcase, Schertz Civic Center
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free event, over 60 vendors.
• Tuesday, July 21, 2015, Schertz Chamber Monthly Luncheon. Schertz
Civic Center, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 22, 2015, Thriving in the People Business Seminar with
Craig Krause, Schertz Civic Center, 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Visit
schertzchamber.org for registration information.
C. Report from Randolph Air Power Community Council (RAPCO).
No report was provided as Mr. O'Brien was not present.
D. Report on Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee.
No report was provided as Mr. O'Brien was not present.
E. Report from Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tern Kevin Hadas who stated that is
was a great first meeting and thanked them for sending him to the meeting.
He stated that it is very important that the Mayor's get their priority lists
together so that he can sell and advocate them to the board. Please provide a
list of your projects to him as quickly as possible.
10. Establish a Date and Time of the Next Mayor's Workshop — August 6, 2015
— City of Marion.
Mayor Seiler City of Marion stated that he is ready for the next meeting and it will be
held Marion Library on August 6, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
8. New Business.
A. Presentation by Mr. Bobby Ehrig, Executive Director for San Antonio Coalition
for Veterans & Families
A presentation was provided by Mr. Bobby Ehrig with the San Antonio Coalition for
Veterans & Families/ "Family Endeavors ". Mr. Ehrig stated that they provide
services which include transitioning from the military into the civilian community, as
well as provide supportive services for Veteran families. They are a long- standing
national non - profit agency that provides an array of programs and services in support
of children, families, Veterans and those struggling with mental illness and other
significant disabilities. They assist with employment, education, independent living
and counseling.
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11. Establish a Date and Time of Next Northeast Partnership
For Economic Development Meeting — August 13, 2015.
August Door Prizes — City of Live Oak
The City of Kirby provided the door prizes for this meeting. Mayor Carpenter stated that
the City of Live Oak had the door prizes for the August 13, 2015 meeting.
12. Items of Interest by Members.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Bill Seiler with the City of Marion who invited
everyone out to attend their Annual Marion Sausage Supper on August 1, 2015, St.
John's Lutheran Church, 606 S. Center Street, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. He invited those
wishing to participate in the parade to give him a call. He stated that there is Family fun
for all, Dance, Live Music by Clint Taft & The Buck Wild Band, for more information
contact www.gmachamber.org or call 210 - 867 -0353. Mayor Seiler passed out flyers of
the event.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mr. Trevino with AACOG who stated that he has left flyers
of their "Spotlight on Mobility" issue, upcoming events include Newly Elected Officials
Workshop on August 7, 2015, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 pm., AL J. Notzon III Board Room and
on August 28, 2015 AACOG's annual Planning & Zoning Workshop, Al J. Notzon III
Board Room, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 pm., cost is $75.00, please go to www.aacog.com for
information.
12. Adjournment.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Bill Seiler who made a motion to adjourn. Mayor
Carpenter adjourned the meeting at 12:32 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED on June 11, 2015.
- Miiy ichael Carpenter, NEP- Chair
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