Min EDC 2/23/2009Cibolo Economic
Development
Corporation
Board or Dlrectors
William Law, President
Paul Sahonek, Vice President
Patricia Evans. Treasurer
Carl Garza
Thom Rober
Gloria Donovan
Regular Meeting of the
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 S. Main
Cibolo, Texas 78108
Monday, February 23, 2009, 2009
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order.
Chairman William Law called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2. Roll Call.
Board Members Present: William "Bill" Law, Paul Sahanek, Patricia "Pat"
Evans, Carl Garza, and Thom Rober. Gloria Donovan entered at 7:25 p.m.
Staff Present: Nancy McBeth, Janette Ellis, Todd Parton, Bruce Pearson, Lara
Feagins, and Miguel Matos.
3. Consider and act upon the minutes of the January 26, 2009 Cibolo Economic
Development Corporation meeting.
Following review, William Law moved to approve the minutes of the January
26, 2009 Cibolo Economic Development Corporation meeting with one
correction. Paul Sahonek seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote
staff
unanimous.
Nancy McBeth
Execotive Director
4. Discussion/action regarding the ColiectiveGovernance Model versus
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Roberts Rules methods of decision making.
Ms. McBeth explained the differences between the two methods of decision
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making and noted that the Corporation typically uses the Collective
Chief Financial Officer
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Governance Model and action is based from a discussion of consensus. The
Corporation requested that the CEDC Attorney review the By -Laws
Todd Marron
City Manager
regarding their decision making process to assess if any changes es need to be
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made to use the Collective Governance Model.
Chari.: ZecS.
CEDC Attorney
Discussion/update of the Multi Et Facility construction
Event project. (Staff)
Mr. Pearson updated the Corporation on the construction that included:
Janette Ellis
CEDC Liaison
delivery of the light pole, electricity to the site, detention pond, bleachers
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and irrigation. Staff also noted that they have been working with several
groups for sponsorship of the facility. Discussion only; no action taken.
6. Discussion/direction regarding Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
City of Clboto
incentives. (Staff)
P.O. Box 826
Ms. McBeth updated the Corporation on State programs available for
200 south Main
incentives and provided a worksheet detailing each program. Discussion
Cibolo. Texas 78108
only; no action taken.
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7. Discussion/direction regarding the Cibolo Economic Development
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Corporation By -Laws and take any action necessary. (Staff)
Ms. McBeth suggested that the Corporation review their By -Laws to allow for
an opportunity to have other economic development groups, such as an
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individual from the economic development division of GVEC, CPS or the
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University of Texas. To allow a person to be appointed to the CEDC would
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require amendment to Section 4.02 of the By -Laws. Mr. Parton suggested
that he review the proposed amendment to City Council to receive their
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support and input prior to the CEDC's action. Discussion only; no action
taken.
S. Discussion/cilrection regarding appointments and re -appointments, and
application package City Council requested. (Staff)
Ms. McBeth informed the Corporation that an information packet was on-
line with a request to receive applications for vacancies on the CEDC. Ms.
McBeth also requested that the Board Members who have expiring terms
please re-appty and update the information prior to March 27, 20D9 to be
considered by City Council for re -appointment at their April 14, 2009
meeting. Discussion only; no action taken.
9. Discussion/update of the 2008 Bond Schedule. (Staff)
Mr. Parton updated the Corporation on the projects under the 2008 Bond,
noting that the police station and fire station are 60% complete on design,
and that Cibolo Valley Drive engineering plans are being designed as well.
The 2011 Bond Schedule includes a regional detention area for Town Creek,
and a multipurpose complex in the Town Center area. The 2013 bond
Schedule would include the 2nd phase of Town Creek drainage and a
recreational complex. Discussion only; no action taken.
10. Discussion/Update of the City of Clbolo's water supply. (Staff)
Mr. Parton noted that the City of Cibolo is negotiating a 9 -year lease for
water with Bexar Met for 500 acre feet with an option to expand. Discussion
only; no action taken.
11. Discussion/direction regarding a possible Cibolo Economic Development
Corporation Retreat. (CEDC)
William Law requested the Corporation consider a Retreat and asked for
input from staff and Board Members on their suggestions for the event.
Discussion only; no action taken.
12. Staff Updates.
a. Cibolo Economic Development Corporation Revenues
Ms. Feagins reviewed the revenue/expenditure report.
b. Other Projects/Events/Updates
Ms. McBeth reviewed development and new business/potential
new business in Cibolo.
13. Discussion/direction regarding any agenda items for future CEDC Meetings.
14. Adjournment.
There being no further business, William Law moved to adjourn the meeting
at 7:45 p.m. Pat Evans seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote
unanimous.
Approved on March 30. 2009
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William Law, President