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Regular Call Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 South Main, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Thursday, April 16, 2015
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order— Meeting was called to order by Mr. Jackson at 6:02 pm.
2. Roll Call —Members Present: Mr. Jackson, Ms. Williams, Mr. Hetzel, Mr. Hicks, and Mr. Moody;
Members Absent: Mr. Boyle and Mr. Abel; Staff Present: Mr. Luft, Ms. Cimics, Ms. Miranda and
Mr. Schneuker.
3. Invocation— Moment of Silence
4. Pledge of Allegiance —All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. 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 citizens signed up to speak: Mr. Mark Buell spoke on the FM 78 Corridor Study
and wanted everyone to focus on immediate economic development activities. Mr. Joel Hicks
stated that the City should focus on the Master Plan before putting additional money out on
other plans or studies.
6. Opening Remarks by the President, Cibolo Economic Development Corporation.
Mr. Jackson stated that bad weather is forecast and moving toward Cibolo. We need to move
quickly and get everyone home safety.
7. 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 for March 19, 2015.
B.) Presentation of the Financial Reports for February 2015.
C.) Presentation of Sales Tax Report for February 2015.
Mr. Bob Hicks made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Moody. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
8. Presentation/Discussion/Approval of the City of Cibolo's audit for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2014, relating to the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation.
Mr. Hicks made the motion to approve the City of Cibolo's audit for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2014, relating to the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Moody. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
9. Report on the FM 78 Corridor Study Request for Proposals.
Mr. Luft gave a presentation on the history and reflected on the approval by both the EDC Board
and City Council during the budget workshop to pursue the drafting of a Request for Proposal
for Services which is due on April 16, 2015. After the presentation the Board of Directors
appointed Mr. Hetzel and Mr. Bob Hicks to a Review Committee along with staff to review the
proposal and make their recommendations.
10. Discussion and direction to staff relating to Community Branding Program/Project.
Mr. Hetzel briefed this item and the Board request Mr. Luft to continue working on the item.
They also wanted this item placed in the next year's budget and to also work with the Planning
& Zoning Commission to get the UDC updated to reflect Cibolo branding.
11. Discussion and direction to staff relating to staffs drafting of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for
the CEDC update of the Strategic Plan 2016-2020.
Mr. Schneuker briefed this item with the EDC Board. He went over the delivery requirements
and deadline for submittals. The Board appointed Ms. Williams and Mr. Moody to help staff
review the proposals.
12. Discussion and direction to staff relating to staffs drafting of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for
the Schneider Business Park Entrance Sign Replacement Project & Way -Finding Signs.
Mr. Luft briefed the Board on the RFP for the Schneider Business Park Entrance Sign
Replacement Project & Way -Finding Signs. RFP's are due on May 21, 2015 and Mr. Moody will
help staff review the submitted proposals.
13. Discussion, direction and appropriate action relating to the Fayade Improvement Grant
Program:
A) Program Criteria, Application and Process.
B) Consideration on a preliminary request by Advance Solar Company.
Mr. Luft briefed on their consideration and Board directed staff to work with Advance Solar on
their application.
14. Existing Project Update Report.
Mr. Luft and Mr. Schneuker brief the Board and the Board was pleased with the progress.
15. Discussion of the need and justifications for other call meetings and direction to be given to
Board of Directors and/or staff.
President Jackson stated the Board should not have a meeting just to have a meeting. The
Board should have discussion and action items for a meeting to occur.
16. Future Agenda and Items of Interest relating to Economic Development Activities.
Review and approve proposal for FM 78 Corridor Study, Strategic Plan 2016-2020 and the
Schneider Business Park Signage. Ms. Williams request an item on how the Alcohol Ordinance
affects the EDC.
17. Set a Date and Time for next Meeting - Monday, June 8, 2015, at 6:00 pm.
18. Adjournment— Mr. Bob Hicks made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 pm. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Moody. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
PASSED ANb APP VED THIS 8T" DAY OF JUNE 2015.
Donnovan son
President E nomic Development Corporation