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Regular Call Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. MAIN
JANUARY 26, 2023
6:30 P.M.
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1. Call to Order — Meeting was called to order by Mr. Thies at 6:41 pm.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences — Members Present: Mr. Thies, Mr. Triesch, Mr. Foumier, Mr. C.
Hicks, Ms. Walker arrived at 6:43 pm, and Mr. Mattingly arrived at 6:51 pm. Member Absent: Ms.
Qaiyyim. Mr. Triesch made the motion to excuse the absence of Ms. Qaiyyim. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Foumier. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 4 to 0.
3- Invocation — Moment of Silence- Mr. Thies ask for a Moment of Silence.
4. Pledge of Alle ig ance- All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Oath of Office to New Board Member- Mr. Hicks was given the Oath of Office prior to the start of
the meeting.
6. Public Hearin¢
The Cibolo Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing related to the
expenditure of the Corporation's funds for the following projects:
A. Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Mr. Thies open the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. No one wish to speak and Mr. Thies closed the
public hearing at 6:44 p.m.
B. IH -10 Corridor Plan
Mr. Thies open the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. No wish to speak and the public hearing was closed
by Mr. Thies at 6:44 p.m.
7. Citizens to be Heard (limit remarks to 3 minutes)
This is the only time during the CEDC Board Meeting that a citizen can address the Board of
Directors. It is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the Board of Directors on any issue
to include agenda items. All visitors wishing to speak must fill out the Sign -In Roster prior to the
start of the meeting. 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 Directors may present
any factual response to items brought up by citizens. (Attorney General Opinion - JC -0169) (Limit
of three minutes each.) All remarks shall be addressed to the Board of Directors as a body. Remarks
may also be addressed to any individual member of the Board of Directors so long as the remarks
are (i) about matters of local public concern and (ii) not disruptive to the meeting or threatening to
the member or any attendee. Any person violating this policy may be requested to leave the
meeting, but no person may be requested to leave or forced to leave the meeting because of the
viewpoint expressed. This meeting is livestreamed. If anyone would like to make comments on any
matter regarding the Cibolo EDC or on an agenda item and have this item read at this meeting,
please email pcimics@cibolotx.gov and vchapman@cibolotx.gov or telephone 210-566-6111
before 5:00 pm the date of the meeting.
No citizens signed up to be heard.
8. Consent Agenda— Consent Items (General Items)
(All items listed below are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the Board of
Directors and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Board Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and will be considered individually.)
A. Discussion and approval of Minutes for the November 17, 2022, Regular Call Meeting.
B. Presentation, discussion, and approval of Financial and Sales Tax Reports for September and
October 2022.
C. Presentation, discussion, and approval of Reimbursement to the City of Cibolo General Fund
for staff time working on Cibolo Economic Development Corporation projects for November
and December 2022.
D. Presentation, discussion, and approval of the quarterly investment report for the period ending
September 2022.
Mr. Triesch made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Fournier. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
9. Agenda Items for Individual Consideration
A. Elections of Officers— President, Vice -President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
President: Mr. Fournier made the motion to elect Mr. Thies as the President. Motion was
seconded by Ms. Walker. There were no other nominations. Vote was called. For: All;
Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0 for Mr. Thies as President
Vice -President: Ms. Walker nominated Mr. Mattingly as Vice -President. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Fournier. There were no other nominations. Vote was called. For: All;
Against: None. Mr. Mattingly was elected Vice President by a vote of 5 to 0.
Secretary: Mr. Fournier nominated himself as Secretary. Motion was seconded by Ms.
Walker. There were no other nominations. A vote was taken. For: All; Against: None. Mr.
Fournier was elected Secretary by a vote of 5 to 0.
Treasurer: Ms. Walker made the motion to nominate Ms. Qaiyyim as Treasurer. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Triesch. There were no other nominations. A vote was taken. For: All;
Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0 for Ms. Qaiyyim as Treasurer.
B. Presentation, discussion, direction, and/or possible action on entering into an agreement with
the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) for marketing and business attraction services.
The Board received a presentation from Ms. Inacio from the Greater San Marcos Partnership
for marketing and business attraction services. The had the opportunity to ask questions. The
Board decided to wait until the organization has completed their restructure and was ready to
brief the board with new ideals and cost.
C. Presentation and discussion of the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation's fiscal
condition and budget for FY 22.
Financial Overview to the Economic Development Corporation. She went over the'/4 cent
sales tax authorized in November 2006. The first full year of the taxes was in 2008 with sales
tax of $118,710. In fiscal year 2022 last complete year of sales tax was $988,004. In 2021
the Board authorized 4.125 M in bonds for land acquisition. Ms. Miranda went over the
Budget vs Actual and Balance Sheet for FY 2022. FY 23 expectations are: Exceed Sales tax
revenue target with the early opening of HEB, Fun Town now open and new businesses in
central business district under construction. The budget carried forward grants from FY 22
which were approved but not completed in FY 22.
D. Presentation, discussion, and approval of a resolution amending the investment policy of the
Economic Development Corporation and appointing investment officers.
Mr. Mattingly made the motion to approve the resolution amending the investment policy of
the Economic Development Corporation and appointing investment officers. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Triesch. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
E. Presentation, discussion, direction, and/or possible action involving the Cibolo EDC 590 W
FM 78 project, property, buildings, equipment, facilities, infrastructure, improvements, plans,
development, expenditures, and all requirements to undertake the project.
Sub -Committee will meeting in a couple of weeks. Plan is to brief City Council the second
meeting in February.
F. Presentation, discussion, direction, and/or possible action regarding changes to the CEDC
Business Improvement Grant ("BIG") Guidelines.
The EDC members agreed to the following:
Update demolition to only be eligible if it is part of a new construction and only for the
primary fagade/struct. Look at make it $15,000 if there is enough in the budget. Changes to
be effective in the next fiscal year. Do not include irrigation or roofs. Allow individuals with
multiple properties apply once after 365 days from payment dispersal instead of waiting out
one additional year. All businesses that receive a grant must wait out the same period before
applying again. Applicants must provide a minimum of three quotes. Keep prohibition of
security fencing but continue to allow the board to consider other fencing case-by-case. Do
not allow multiple tenants. The property owner needs to submit on behalf of the property.
Add wording about requirement for upkeep of property.
G. Discussion, direction, and/or possible action regarding an updated agreement for economic
development services between the City of Cibolo and the Cibolo Economic Development
Corporation.
Mr. Fournier made the motion to approve an updated agreement for economic development
services between the City of Cibolo and the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Mattingly. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
H. Discussion, direction, and/or possible action regarding an application for the Guadalupe Valley
Electric Cooperative (GVEC) Power Up Grant to pay for the installation of lights at the City -
owned parking lot on South Main Street.
The Board directed staff to explore applying for the GVEC Power UP grant. The Staff did
find out that the applicant must be a non-profit entity. Staff did receive a call from GVEC and
they recommended that the application be submitted through the City of Cibolo's economic
development department rather with the EDC as the Federal Identification Number is under
the City of Cibolo. The Board did want to apply for the grant and waiting until August would
give the Board ample time to get a good packet together. The Board would also like to reach
out asking if the two poles that are already in place could be used possibly reducing the
matching cost if above $20,000. The Board also agreed to help with letters to support this
grant.
10. Items for Future Agendas
Mr. Fournier would like to have the electric charging station on Main Street.
11. Set a Date and Time for the next Meeting — February 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
12. Adjournment — Motion was made by Ms. Walker to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 p.m. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Hicks. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
PAS D AND APPROVED THIS 23rd DAY OF MARCH 2023.
Thies
President
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation