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200 South Main Street P.O. Box 826, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Phone: (210) 658-9900 Fax: (210) 658-1687
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Regular Call Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. MAIN
MARCH 23, 2023
6:30 P.M.
Minutes
1. Call to Order — Meeting was called to order by Mr. Thies at 6:32 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences — Members Present: Mr. Thies, Ms. Qaiyyim, Ms. Walker, Mr.
Hicks, Mr. Triesch, and Mr. Williams. Members Absent: Mr. Mattingly. Ms. Walker made the
motion to excuse the absence of Mr. Mattingly. Motion was seconded by Mr. Triesch. For: All;
Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
3. Invocation — Moment of Silence — Mr. Thies ask for a Moment of Silence.
4. Pledye of Allegiance — All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Oath of Office to New Board Member — Oath of Office was given to Mr. Williams by the City
Secretary.
6. Public Hearin¢
The Cibolo Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing related to the
expenditure of the Corporation's funds for on-site improvements for businesses to promote or
develop new or expanded business enterprises ("Business Improvement Grant Project") at 169
Buffalo PI. in Cibolo, Texas.
Mr. Thies opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. No one wish to speak on this item and Mr. Thies
closed the public hearing at 6:37 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.
Mr. Savoie spoken on two items this evening. First, he spoke on Electric Charging Stations that
could be placed in the parking lot (107 S. Main St.). Charging stations could put Cibolo on the
map as a friendly city and people could shop and eat in the downtown area. Second, Mr. Savoie
stated that Ms. Dale at 105 S. Main has not put her home on the market but if the city was looking
to purchase for more parking or other opportunities, she might be willing to sell.
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 January 26, 2023, Regular Call Meeting.
B. Presentation, discussion, and approval of Financial and Sales Tax Reports for November 2022,
December 2022, and January 2023.
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
2022 to February 2023.
Prior to the motion Ms. Cimics did inform the Board that one correction was made to the
minutes and has already been corrected on the copy that Mr. Thies will sign. Mr. Triesch made
the motion to approve the consent agenda with the correction Ms. Cimics has already made.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Williams. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
9. Executive Session
A. Executive Session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code
— Consultation with the City of Cibolo Economic Development Corporation's attorneys and
deliberation regarding economic development negotiations involving commercial and financial
information that the City of Cibolo Economic Development Corporation has received from
Santikos Cibolo Theater Realty, LLC regarding its theater operation in the City of Cibolo and
with which the City of Cibolo Economic Development Corporation is conducting economic
development negotiations and the proposed Second Amendment to the Economic Incentive
Agreement between the City of Cibolo Economic Development Corporation and Samikos
Cibolo Theater Realty, LLC.
B. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code — Consultation
with the City of Cibolo Economic Development Corporation's attorneys regarding legal issues
involving removal of a City of Cibolo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
member by the City of Cibolo City Council.
The EDC board went into executive session with their Attorney. Mr. Herrera to discuss the
above items at 7:10 p.m.
EDC Board returned into regular session at 7:59 p.m. No action taken.
10. Agenda Items for Individual Consideration
A. Elections of Officer — Secretary
Ms. Walker made the motion to appoint Mr. Hicks as Secretary. Motion was seconded by Ms.
Qaiyyim. Mr. Thies ask if there were in other motions. Being no other motion Mr. Thies called
for a vote. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
B. Presentation, discussion, and/or possible action regarding a Business Improvement Grant
(BIG) application in the amount of $4,012.75 reimbursed for on-site improvements for an
existing business located at 169 Buffalo Pl.
Ms. Walker made the motion to approve a Business Improvement Grant (BIG) application in
the amount of $4,012.75 reimbursed for on-site improvements for an existing business located
at 169 Buffalo Pl. Motion was seconded by Mr. Triesch. For: All; Against: None. Motion
carried 6 to 0.
C. Discussion/Action of items the Board of Directors would like to see included in the Cibolo
Economic Development Corporation's budget for FY 24.
Ms. Lee went over the Economics Development Corporation's budget for FY 24 with the Board
of Directors. Ms. Lee went over the IT Maintenance Contracts, Advertising, Marketing &
Promo, Conference, Travel & Training, Dues, Fees & Licenses along with several other items.
The Board was ask if there was anything else they would like to see in the FY 24 budget. Mr.
Thies stated the cost of the Main Street Program and signage. Ms. Qaiyyim would like
Charging Station. Ms. Lee ask all members if they have other items to email her sometime
next week.
D. Presentation, discussion, direction, and/or possible action regarding the Cibolo EDC Annual
Report.
Ms. Ellis presented this item to EDC Board. Ms. Ellis stated that staff currently recommends
the following items: Regional Job Fair, Site Selections Guild attendance, Land Swap, Job
Shadow Day, CEDC Strategic Plan 2023-2027 RFP, CEDC IH -10 Corridor Study RFP.
Business Grants were added. EDC Board would like a draft brought back in April.
E. 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.
Mr. Thies had had nothing to report on this item.
11. Items for Future Agendas
Mr. Thies would like the key people that the EDC is part of by paying dues come and give the
Board a report. He would also like GVSUD, CenterPoint Energy, and TxDOT as well as other
agencies to give a briefing to the EDC Board. Mr. Thies would like the Cibolo Permit Department
to give a briefing on steps for obtaining permits in Cibolo. Ms. Qaiyyim would like an item on cost
of Charging Stations.
12. Set a Date and Time for the next Meetina—April 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m,
13. AdiournmenT
Mr. Hicks made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Triesch. For:
All; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
PAS D AND APPROVED THIS 20TH DAY OF APRIL, 2023.
WobeTes
President
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation