11-11-2015 Approved MinutesNortheast Partnership for Economic Development
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MINUTES OF MEETING
Thursday, November 11, 2015 —11:30 a.m.
1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum — A quorum was present.
Mayor Dennis called the meeting to order at 11: 54 a.m., in the absence of Mayor
Carpenter, a quorum was present. Mayor Dennis took a moment to honor and
recognize the Veterans. Mayor Dennis had those who have served or is currently
serving stay seated and all others stand and take a moment to honor and thank them for
their service to the Country.
2. Welcome and Introductions
Mayor Dennis welcomed everyone in attendance and those present stood and
introduced themselves. Congratulations were made to newly elected Mayor City of
Cibolo Allen Dunn, and to all those that were re- elected during the past election.
3. Consider nominations and appointment of the vacant Vice - Chairman Position.
Mayor Dennis stated that the Vice Chairman position is currently vacant and would
like to hear from the members on possible nominations.
Mayor Dennis recognized Mayor Daly who made a motion to nominate Mary
Dennis as Vice Chairman, as there was not a second, motioned died.
Mayor Dennis recognized Mayor Seiler who nominated Mayor Tom Daly,
seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed.
Mayor Daly took over the meeting and thanked all those who nominated him. Mayor Daly
had all those that were elected and re- elected to stand and be recognized.
4. Approval of minutes for October 1, 2015, NEP Mayor's Workshop meeting and
minutes of the October 8, 2015, NEP regular meeting.
Mayor Dennis made a motion seconded by Mayor Seiler to approve the minutes of the
October 1, 2015 Mayor's Workshop and the minutes of the regular meeting of October
8, 2015. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed.
5. Approval of Treasurer's Report for October 2015.
Mayor Seiler made a motion seconded by Mayor Dennis to approve the October 2015
Treasurer's Report. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed.
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6. Information Items.
A. Report from Tri County Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Daly recognized Pat O'Brien who provided information to the upcoming
elected officials reception to be held at the Blue Bonnet Palace in Selma, Mr.
Kevin Hadas mentioned that the luncheon is scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday. Also
mentioned was Live Oak's 5K Run/Walk event in support of shopping locally
which will be held Saturday, November 21, 2015, event will begin at the Live
Oak Pool and Clubhouse that will be held on November 21, 2015 — 7901 Shin
Oak Drive.
B. Report from Schertz Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Daly recognized Ms. Maggie Titterington, Schertz Chamber President who
provided information on recent and upcoming chamber events to include:
Membership Awards Banquet to be held Friday, December 13, 2015, Schertz
Civic Center and several ribbon cutting events.
C. Report from Randolph Air Power Community Council (RAPCO).
Mayor Daly recognized Mr. Pat O'Brien who briefed the group on the recent
Randolph event where the hosted the hospitality suite for the performers.
D. Report on Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee.
No report provided.
E. Report from Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
Mayor Daly recognized MPO representative Kevin Hadas who stated that he
needed the cities list of road projects so that he can submit those to MPO, this
information he needs by December 1, 2015.
7. New Business.
A. Presentation regarding Small Cities, Big Impact — Let's talk about
How to integrate your regional planning needs. Introduction by Dawn Vernon,
Drash Consultants and Maggie Seay, Cude Engineers. Presenters: Chris Dice
and Sugandh Rajpal, Drash Consultants.
Mayor Daly recognized Dawn Vernon, Drash Consultants and Executive Vice
President Chester Drash, Chris Dice, and Maggie Seay, Cude Engineers who
provided information on the recent survey providing results information as well as
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information in providing information on how to integrate your regional planning
needs, answering questions from members.
8. Establish a date and time for the next Mayor's Workshop — December 3, 2015. —
City of Selma
Mayor Daly stated that the City of Selma will host the next Mayor's Workshop. meeting.
9. Establish a Date and Time for the next Northeast Partnership For Economic
Development meeting — December 10, 2015
November Door Prizes — City of Schertz
December Door Prizes — City of Selma
The City of Schertz provided the door prizes for this meeting. Mayor Daly stated that the
City of Selma has the door prizes for the December 10, 2015 meeting.
10. Items of Interest by Members.
Mayor Daly recognized Councilmember Ed Cimics, City of Live Oak who stated that on
Saturday, November 14, 2015, the City is hosting a free community document shred day,
event begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at noon, the event will be held at 8001 Shin Oak
Drive. He also mentioned that the Live Oak Fire Department is taking non - perishable
item donations.
Mayor Seiler announced their upcoming December 4, 2015, Holiday celebration.
Mayor Daly recognized Ms. Maggie Seay, Cude Engineers who mentioned the upcoming
SCUCISD Education Foundation Casino Night Fund Raising event.
Mayor Daly recognized Office Manager Erin Matlock who mentioned the December 4,
2015, Festival of Angels event.
Mayor Daly recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Hadas who mentioned the City of Selma
upcoming Moving in the Park event.
Mayor Daly recognized Jennifer Osborne who stated that Dr. Craig Follins has left NE
Lakeview and they will begin searching for a new President in March and they have
named Dr. Tomas Cleary, Vice Chancellor has been named interim.
11. Adjournment.
As there was no further business, Mayor Daly adjourned the meeting at 12:57 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED on December 10, 2015.
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Mayo Michael Carpenter, NEP - Chair
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