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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
200 Soulh Main Street, P.O. Box 826, G bolo, Texas 78108
Phone: (210) 658-9900 Fax: (210) 658-1687
www.dbdobc.gov
Regular Call Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
NOBLE GROUP EVENT CENTER
203 S. MAIN
August 17, 2023
6:30 P.M.
Minutes
1. Call to Order— Meeting was called to order by the Vice President Mr. Mattingly at 6:31 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences — Members Present: Mr. Mattingly, Mr. Hicks, Ms. Qaiyyim, Mr.
Williams, and Mr. Triesch.
3. Invocation— Moment of Silence —Mr. Mattingly requested a Moment of Silence from all those in
attendance.
4. Pledge of Allegiance —All those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. 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 individuals signed up to speak during this item.
6. 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. Approval of Minutes for the June 15, 2023, Regular Call Meeting.
B. Approval of Financial and Sales Tax Reports for June 2023.
C. Approval of Reimbursement to the City of Cibolo General Fund for staff time working on
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation projects for July 2023.
Mr. Hicks made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Williams. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
7. Aeenda Items for Individual Consideration
A. Recognition of service for Cibolo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) outgoing
Board Members Ms. Claudia Walker and Mr. Robert Thies and presentation of service plaques.
Vice President Mr. Mattingly presented both Mr. Thies and Dr. Walker with a plaque for their
six years on the Economic Development Corporation. They will be missed by the EDC Board
and staff for their many years of dedication to Cibolo.
B. Discussion/Action on the nomination and approval of a Cibolo Economic Development
Corporation President.
Ms. Qaiyyim made the motion to nominate Mr. Mattingly as President. Motion was seconded
by Mr. Hicks. There were no other nominations. A roll call vote was taken - Ms. Qaiyyim —
Yes, Mr. Hicks — Yes, Mr. Williams — Yes, Mr. Triesch — Yes, and Mr. Mattingly — Yes. Mr.
Mattingly was elected as President for the remainder of calendar year 2023 by a vote of 5 to 0.
C. Presentation by Cibolo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) community partner, Julio
Serrano, Chair -Elect, on behalf of The Chamber's Military Affairs Committee (MAC).
The Chamber's Military Affairs Committee Chair -Elect Mr. Serrano gave a briefing on what
this committee does for the City of Cibolo. He explained that they work with the Texas
Department of Services Skill Bridge Program. This program helps military members transition
to civilian workforce. They partner with local businesses on a 180 -day work program.
D. Presentation, discussion, and/or appropriate action to consider a time extension to State Farm's
Business Improvement Grant previously approved by the Board of Directors on November 17,
2022, in the amount of $10,000.00.
A motion was made by Mr. Hicks to approve a six-month time extension to State Farm's
Business Improvement Grant previously approved by the Board of Directors on November 17,
2022, in the amount of $10,000.00 with a nine-month completion time frame. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Williams. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
E. Presentation, discussion, and/or appropriate action to consider a time extension to the Bravos
Backyard, LLC Business Improvement Grant previously approved by the Board of Directors
on January 21, 2021, and previously extended on April 21, 2022, in the amount of $10,000.00.
Mr. Triesch recused himself from this item as he is the business owner of the Bravos Backyard.
Ms. Qaiyyim made the motion to approve a time extension of six -months to obtain permitting
and a nine-month completion period for the Bravos Backyard, LLC Business Improvement
Grant previously approved by the Board of Directors on January 21, 2021, and previously
extended on April 21, 2022, in the amount of $10,000.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hicks.
For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 4 to 0.
F. Discussion/Action on the Cibolo EDC 590 W FM 78 project Letter of Intent (LOI) between
the Cibolo EDC and the City of Cibolo.
Mr. Hicks did not vote on this item as he represented the Parks Commission on the Land Swap
meetings. Mr. Wilson made the motion to approve the Letter of Intent (LOI) between the Cibolo
EDC and the City of Cibolo with one change. Strike out the last sentence on page 2 under item
A. Motion was seconded by Mr. Triesch. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 4 to 0.
G. Discussion, direction, and/or action involving updates regarding the Cibolo EDC 590 W FM
78 property, recent break-ins, and a security plan moving forward.
The EDC Board was briefed by staff on the recent break-ins at the houses on the EDC property
located at 590 W FM 78. The board agreed to have the power pulled from the homes as soon
as possible. They also would like to have the buildings doors and windows boarded up to
prevent trespassers, break-ins, and trashing of the buildings.
H. Presentation, discussion, and/or possible action regarding changes to the Cibolo Economic
Development Corporation (CEDC) Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program application
and guidelines.
The motion was made by Ms. Qaiyyim to approve the Cibolo Economic Development
Corporation (CEDC) Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program application and guidelines
with the exceptions - to take out Section 7P and to remove in Section 8 the following words in
the last sentence "outlines in Section 5 & 7". Motion was seconded by Mr. Hicks. For: All;
Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
I. Discussion, direction, and/or action involving updates regarding the Cibolo Master Plan
project.
The Master Plan Committee did not meet until August 28'h. This committee did not meet during
the summer months. Will have this on future agendas for updates.
J. Discussion, direction, and/or action involving updates regarding the Cibolo EDC Strategic Plan
project.
This sub -committee meets every other month. The sub -committee consists of board members
Mr. Triesch and Ms. Qaiyyim. This item will be on future agendas for updates as needed.
K. Discussion, direction, and/or action involving updated regarding the Cibolo EDC IH -10
Corridor Study project.
This sub committee consists of Ms. Qaiyyim and Mr. Triesch. They met last week and just
need direction. This item will be on future agendas for update from subcommittee members.
L. Discussion regarding the Texas Economic Development Council's Sales Tax Workshop
registration.
This item was briefed by Ms. Ellis. If a member wants to attend and has not notified staff, they
are informed too as soon as possible.
8. Executive Session
The Cibolo Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors, as authorized by
Sections 551.071 and 551.087 of the Texas Local Government Code (Texas Open Meetings Act),
will in closed session either (1) consult with the Cibolo EDC's attorney regarding legal issues
involving economic development negotiations, offers, and related matters from and/or to business
prospects within the City of Cibolo, Texas; and/or (2) deliberate regarding (a) commercial or
financial information that the Cibolo EDC has received from a business prospect that the Cibolo
EDC seeks to have locate, stay, or expand within the City of Cibolo, Texas and with which the
Cibolo EDC is conducting economic development negotiations; or (b) the offer of a financial or
other incentive to a business prospect.
A. Project Char
B. Project Gateway
EDC Board convened into Executive Session at 8:18 p.m.
9. Reconvene into Regular Session and take/or give direction or action, if necessary, on items
discussed in the Executive Session
EDC Board reconvened into Regular Session at 8:44 p.m.
10. Items for Future Agendas
The Board would like the following items on a future agenda — IH -10 Strategic Plan, Old Town
Business Alliance, and Christmas Decorations.
11. Set a Date and Time for the next Meeting— September 21, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
12. Adjournment
Mr. Triesch made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Hicks. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED VIIS 21sT DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023.
Marc#A Mattingly
President
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation