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"City of Choice"
MINUTES
Regular Call Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 South Main, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Thursday, August 13, 2015
6:00 P.M.
A possible quorum of the City Council may attend the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation meeting.
1. Call to Order— Meeting was called to order by the President Mr. Jackson.
2. Roll Call — Members Present: Mr. Jackson, Mr. Hetzel, Mr. Boyle, Mr. Moody and Ms. Williams;
Members Absent: Mr. Abel and Mr. Hicks; Staff Present: Mr. Luft -EDC Director and Ms. Cimics—
City Secretary.
3. Invocation —Moment of Silence —President Jackson gave the Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance —All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
I Citizens to be Heard
This is the opportunity for visitors and guest to address the Board of Directors on an issue that is
relevant to the mission and purpose of the Economic Development Corporation. The Board of
Directors may not debate any non -agenda issue, nor may any action be taken on any non -
agenda issue at this time, however, the Board of Director's may present any factual response to
items brought up by citizens.
The following individuals signed up to be heard at this meeting. Mr. Daniel Kearns spoke to the
EDC about the Old Mill Building at 200 N. Main Street. He stated that they plan on opening the
building which will have an ice cream parlor, boutique shop and a painting (art) studio. Christine _.
Bowden introduced herself and stated that she would be the face of the boutique and art
studio.
6. Opening Remarks by the President, Cibolo Economic Development Corporation — Mr. Jackson
thanked everyone for being there.
Consent Agenda. All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate
discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Board Member.
A.) Approval of Minutes forJuly 13, 2015.
B.) Presentation of the Financial Reports for June 2015.
C.) Presentation of Sales Tax Report for May 2015.
D.) Presentation of the Fourth Quarterly Investment Report Ending June 30, 2015.
Mr. Moody made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Boyle. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried.
8. Discussion and appropriate action to approve a Professional Service Agreement (contract) with
Halff Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $73,000.00 for the FM 78 Corridor Study, as
discussed and approved by the Board of Directors at the June 8, 2015.
Mr. Moody authorized the president to sign the contract for Professional Service with Halff
Associates, Inc. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hetzel. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried.
9. Discussion and appropriate action to approve a Professional Service Agreement (contract) with
Angelou Economics in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00 for the Strategic Plan 2016/2020 as
recommended by the subcommittee.
Mr. Moody made the motion to approve moving $10,000 from the fund balance to the line item
designated for the Strategic Plan. Motion was seconded by Mr. Boyle. For: All; Against: None.
Motion carried
Mr. Moody made the motion to approve a Professional Service Agreement with Angelou
Economics in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00 for the Strategic Plan 2016/2020. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Hetzel. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried.
Mr. Moody made the motion to authorize the President to sign a Professional Service
Agreement with Angelou Economics. Motion was seconded by Ms. Williams. For: All; Against:
None. Motion carried.
10. Discussion and/or appropriate action based on the updated report from the subcommittee of
the CEDC with regards to their dialogue with members of the City Council and the Executive
Staff of the City regarding the Alcohol Ordinance No. 1066, passed and approved on August 26,
2013.
This item was not discussed as council had already taken action and placed an item on the
November ballot.
11. Existing Project Update Report - Joshua Schneuker gave a update on current and future retail
development.
12. Executive Session In Accordance With Section 551.087, Texas Open Meetings Act DELIBERATION
REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS; CLOSED MEETING. This chapter does
not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting: (1) to discuss or deliberate
regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a
business prospect that the'governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near
the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting
economic development negotiations; or; (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other
incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1). (Project Central)
EDC did not go into Executive Session or discuss any item listed in the Executive Session.
13. Reconvene:
At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board of Directors shall reconvene in open
session and may take action on any matter lawfully discussed in Executive Session.
14. Future Agenda and Items of Interest relating to Economic Development Activities. Board wants
to consider a grant for the Old Ice House Project.
15. Set a Date and Time for next Meeting —Tentatively - September 17, 2015, at 6:00 pm.
16. Adjournment — Prior to adjourning the meeting President Jackson thanked Mr. Boyle for the
hard hats that he presented to EDC. Mr. Jackson adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 16' DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2015.
Donnovan Jackson
Economic Development President