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08-10-2017Northeast Partnership for Economic Development Olympia Hills Golf and Conference Center 12900 Mount Olympus, Universal City, TX 78148 MINUTES OF MEETING Thursday, August 10, 2017 — 11:30 a.m. 1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum — A quorum was present. Mayor Carpenter called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. 2. Welcome and Introductions Mayor Carpenter welcomed everyone in attendance and those present stood and introduced themselves. 3. Approval of minutes of the workshop meeting of June 1, 2017 and the minutes of the regular meeting of June 8, 2017. Mayor Dennis moved seconded by Mayor Williams to approve the minutes of the June 1,2017 workshop meeting and the minutes of the regular meeting of June 8, 2017. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed. 4. Approval of the Current Treasurer's Reports for NEP. Mayor Dennis moved seconded by Mayor Daly to approve the current treasurer's reports. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed. Mayor Carpenter moved to item 6. 6. 85th Texas Legislature Special Session update. (Catarina Gonzales) Mayor Carpenter stated that Catarina was not available but sent him a note. Couple of items and stated that a number of the Governor's items appear that they are not going to go too far. There are either going to fail to progress because of rules or procedural issues. However, the proposed tax cap bill came out of the House Calendars Committee, the put a rule on it that no amendments from the floor, but as soon as it hit the floor they voted to get rid of that rule. So, it is on the floor and they can propose some amendments. As it hit the floor 6% cap that only affect cities that collect more than 25 million in M &O ad valorem taxes. So, the majority of the cities will not be affected, probably only the top 60 or 70. That is how it is written now, unknown of what other amendments on the floor may look like. This is their first step and next session they will come after the rest, so we need to get started now to stop them. Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Dennis who stated she agreed this was their first step and we need to be prepared next session. 8 -10 -2017 Minutes Mayor Carpenter stated that the tree mitigation bill has some strong legs too. Mayor Carpenter recognized Precinct 4 Commissioner Tommy Calvert — Bexar County one very important note is we all are concerned with the appraisals that are skyrocketing that are causing our property taxes to increase. One of the things that is part of this agenda in terms of blaming the cities in the counties for higher taxes is a bait and switch game. The bait and switch was found by the by the General Counsel chief lobbyist Association of Counties. On page 381 writer three they found out that over the next two years that the Lieut. Gov. Gov. have mandated that that a comptroller enforce a 13.81 appraisal increase on our school's property taxes. Speaker Straus has said if we borrow from the rainy -day fund we can effectively lower your taxes and not have that 13.81 appraisal mandate that Lieut. Gov. Patrick and Gov. Abbott are for. So, we need to support speaker Straus in his efforts to fully fund the schools because we will get a real tax relief. He offered the first resolution in the state of Texas calling this out and all of your cities he encourages to pass a similar resolution and educate your citizens on who is really raising their taxes. Mayor Carpenter encouraged everybody to go to the TML website click on the TML Legislative update link for this and all information. 5. Presentation from JBSA regarding their upcoming Air Show. (Maj. Joseph Stallings Mr. Chris Kelley /2nd Lt. Matthew Jeffers) Chris Kelley Chief of Operations for the 502 Air Wing and air showed director along with Maj . Joseph Stallings. Mr. Kelly provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the upcoming November 4 — 5, 2017 Air Show and Open house at JBSA- Lackland Kelley Field Annex. The two -day event will include support from all services. Headlining the schedule are the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, along with the F -35 Heritage demonstration flight team. The air show will also feature civilian flying acts, Heritage aircraft static displays and other active duty aircrafts. Children activities, play areas and food will also be available. The event is free and open to the public. Gates for base access will be publicized as the event nears There are many opportunities for sponsorships for this event, if interested in participation please contact them. 7. Information Items. A. Report from Tri County Chamber of Commerce. B. Report from The Chamber. 8 -10 -2017 Minutes C. Report from Randolph Air Power Community Council (RAPCO). D. Report on Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee. E. Report from Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Item A: Mr. Daniel Kearns announced that they have a great organization and that they are working on the preplanning for many events for the coming year. Mr. Kearns stated that October 10, 2017, 9 to 5 Business Palooza. He also stated that they have the dates secured for their Golf Tournament next year and it will also be held at TPC. Item B: Maggie Titterington from The Chamber provided information on some upcoming events mentioning their website which has more detailed data. • Mark your calendars — last official luncheon — November Awards banquet • September 19, 2017 Chamber luncheon will Guest Speaker: Direct Development CEO Craig Krause on "The Millennial Factor ". Sponsored by Event Show Management and Weisinger Law Firm • September 20, 2017, Biz Ed Seminar - Join us for 5 Keynote talks followed by rotating round table sessions on the following topics of Customer Service and People Pleasing by Craig Krause, Cyber Security by Jason Dragoo of Hi -Tex Solutions, Social Media by Jessi Tuerck with The Chamber, Developing a Marketing Budget with KSAT 12 Representative Sanda Coyle, and Business Finances with Shirley Bennett with Barrett Cooper Accounting. • September 16, 2017 — SchertzQ — 10 :00 am to 8:00 p.m. Pickrell Park, IBCA Sanctioned. BBQ cook off, Kidsque Nation BB Cook off, Food Trucks, Live Entertainment, Market Place, Show -N -Shine Car Show. • October 14, 2017 Cibolo Fest, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Cibolo City Hall • October 17, 2017 Chamber luncheon will feature Secretary of State Rolando B. Pablos to give updates from The Capitol. • October 27 — 29th Skylight Balloon Festival, River City Community Church, Main Sponsor is RE/Max of Texas, Thanks to Selma, Schertz and Cibolo for assisting in pulling this event off. More information to follow as we get closer to the event but you can go to skylightballonfest.com, as information is being updated there. Item C: Nigel Davies thanked the members of the 502 Air Wing for making their presentation. Nigel spoke on the First Female Enlisted RPA pilot graduating out of the 558th at JBSA Randolph. He stated he made a request that all cities bear in mind that progress for our cities is always welcomed, but we must also take into account that what we build can and will in some way have an effect on JBSA Randolph. For that reason, he reminded all concerned members that we must keep the lines of communication open. He stated. he knows it's in all our interests that we do not forget what Gen Robin Rand once said, if you infringe within the safe zones at JBSA Randolph, There will be only one consequence and that is flying operations will cease as we know it at JBSA Randolph and we all lose. Item D: Mayor Williams stated that they had a meeting last night and we will be provided an update at the next meeting. Item E: No report provided. 8 -10 -2017 Minutes 7. Establish a Date and Time of the next NEP Mayor's Workshop — City of New Berlin to host. September 7, 2017) No meeting for September and October Should the Mayors decide to meet in September or October information will be provided. 8. Establish a Date and Time of Next Northeast Partnership for Economic Development Meeting — October 12, 2017. (The September meeting has been Cancelled) August Door Prizes — City of Marion October Door Prizes — City of Santa Clara The City of Marion provided the door prizes for this meeting. For October, the City of Santa Clara will provide door prizes. 9. Items of Interest by Members. Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Seiler, City of Marion who announced their annual upcoming Augustl8, 2017 Spaghetti Supper hosted by the Chamber. He also stated that the Bowling Club will be hosting a fish fry August 19 & 20 at the bowling alley. Mayor Carpenter recognized EDC Director who stated she has written is called You Are Not Alone: A Book of Hope for Parents Dealing with Reactive Attachment Disorder. The book will be available this month on Amazon through Bush Publishing, Tulsa OK. Mayor Carpenter recognized TML President, and Mayor Live Oak Mary Dennis who encouraged all those to register for the upcoming Texas Municipal League Conference that will be held this year in Houston, October 3 through 6, 2017. Mayor Carpenter recognized Diane Rath with AACOG who went over the information on the Table regarding TXServes which is managed by AACOG. She stated that their website will quickly navigate veterans, service embers, and Military families to the right services, resources and care. 11. Adjournment. As there was no further business, Mayor Carpenter adjourned the meeting at 1:04 p.m. PASSED A-ND APPROVED on October 12,2U] 8 -10 -2017 Minutes I