03-05-2020 Workshop MinutesNortheast Partnership for Economic Development
City of Live Oak
Council Chambers
801 Shin Oak
Live Oak Texas 78233
MINUTES OF WORKSHOP
March 5, 2020
I. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum.
Mayor Williams called the workshop to order at 6:32 p.m., those present introduced
themselves.
II. Introduction of those present and roll call.
Members present were:
Mayor Walt Williams, New Berlin
Mayor Jeff Hunt, Santa Clara
Mayor Larry Thompson, Garden Ridge
Mayor Mary Dennis, City of Live Oak
Councilmember Mark Allen, Cibolo
Mayor Tom Daly, Selma
Mayor John Williams, Universal City
Guests: City Secretary Brenda Dennis, Schertz, AAMOP Representative Rudy Farias
III. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion regarding recent Comptroller Rule Change on Internet Sales Tax.
Mayor Walt Williams and the Mayor's present discussed how these changes affect our
communities. Discussion centered around each city needing to analyze how the
proposed rule changes will impact their sales tax revenues because every city will be
affected differently. Some cities stand to lose potentially significant amounts of sales
tax revenue because of the change to how internet orders are sourced, wile other would
potentially see net gains of sales tax revenues. Mayor's present discussed H.B. 1525
and H.B. 2153.
Mayor Walt Williams indicated that he wanted to do more research that he had contact
TML on this and possibly seek out potential engagement from an expert on what cities
can do. He indicated that he would get back to the group at the next workshop meeting.
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IV. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to the Bylaws for RAPCO. (Mayor
John Williams)
Mayor John Williams provided updates to the Bylaws and Constitution of the Randolph
Air Power Community (RAPCO). Mayor's present approved the updates as submitted
by Mayor Williams. Mayor Williams pointed out under Article VII — Executive
Committee — Section 1 C, that he needed a representative /liaison for: AETC, AFPC,
USAFR, 19th AF, 12 FTW, 502 ABW, 502 SRG. Mayor Williams indicated that he
had Mayor Jeff Hunt, Mayor Larry Thompson and Mayor Walt Williams so far, but
that he will be seeking others for representation.
V. Items of interest by Member cities.
Mayor Mary Dennis introduced AAMPO Representative Rudy Farias who
updated the Mayor's present regarding May being National Bike Month and
about the AAMPO May 15, 2020 Bike to Work Day event. Mr. Farias
requested a $600.00 Sponsorship which would include 100 water bottles for
the event which would be branded with the NEP logo on them. Mayor's
present asked Mr. Farias to get additional bottles for us to give out at our May
14, 2020 regular meeting, we would give extra money to cover those additional
water bottles.
A motion was made by John Williams seconded by Mayor Larry Thompson to
approve the $600.00 Sponsorship to AAMPO Bike to Work Day event. The
vote was unanimous.
Mayor Dennis stated that all the NEP cities should promote this event on their
Facebooks during this week.
Councilmember Mark Allen, City of Cibolo stated that Mr. Kevin Hadas
wanted him to mention that at the AAMPO for the Executive Leadership Board
that the Northeast Partnership for Economic Development group will now have
a say at that particular group. He indicated that Kevin has been working on
this for a long time.
Mayor Daly, City of Selma indicated that they have the Crawfish Festival
coming up March 26 -29, 2020 at Retama Park, and also the Taste Event on
March 19, 2020, 5 to 8 p.m.
VI. Establish a Date, Time & Location of the next NEP Workshop Meeting.
(Next up is the City of Marion) to host for April 2, 2020.
City Secretary Brenda Dennis indicated that she would contact Mayor Contreras.
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VII. Review and discussion regarding the Agenda for March 12, 2020 regular meeting.
A copy of the draft agenda was provided and discussed to add an item regarding action
taken by the NEP Mayor's Executive Committee regarding the $600.00 Sponsorship for
the AAMPO Bike to Work Event on May 15, 2020.
VIII. Adjournment.
Mayor Williams adjourned the workshop at 7:42 p.m.
Mayor WalyWilliams,,NEP Chairman
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