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Min EDC 11/16/2023cibolo*tx ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT C O P c 200 South Main Sbeet P.O. Boz 826, Cbob, Texas 78108 Phone: (210) 658-9900 Pax: (210) 658-1687 www.cibobbc.gov Regular Call Meeting Cibolo Economic Development Corporation NOBLE GROUP EVENT CENTER 203 S. MAIN November 16, 2023 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order — Meeting was called to order by the President Mr. Mattingly at 6:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call and Excused Absences Members Present: Mr. Mattingly, Ms. Qaiyyim, Ms. Christopher, Mr. Ottman, Mr. Hicks, and Mr. Ottman (arrived 6:38pm). Members Absent: Mr. Triesch. Mr. Hicks made the motion to approve the absence of Mr. Triesch. Motion was seconded by Ms. Qaiyyim. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 4 to 0. 3. Invocation —Moment of Silence —Mr. Mattingly called for a Moment of Silence. 4. Pledge of Allegiance — All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Public Hearing A. 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 413 N Main St. in Cibolo, Texas. The public hearing was opened by the President, Mr. Mattingly at 6:32 pm. No one wish to speak on this item and Mr. Mattingly closed the public hearing at 6.33 p.m. 6. 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 an 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 individual signed up to speak during this item. 7. 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 requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered individually.) A. Approval of Minutes for the July 20, 2023, August 17, 2023, and September 21, 2023, Regular Call Meeting. B. Approval of Financial and Sales Tax Reports for August and September 2023. C. Approval of Reimbursement to the City of Cibolo General Fund for staff time working on Cibolo Economic Development Corporation projects for September and October 2023. Ms. Qaiyyim made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hicks. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 4 to 0. 8. Agenda Items for Individual Consideration A. Presentation, discussion, and/or possible action regarding a Business Improvement Grant (BIG) application in the amount of up to $15,000.00 reimbursed for on-site improvements for an existing business located at 413 N Main St. Mr. Hicks made the motion to approve a Business Improvement Grant (BIG) application in the amount of up to $15,000.00 reimbursed for on-site improvements for an existing business located at 413 N Main St. Motion was seconded by Ms. Qaiyyim. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. B. Presentation of Cibolo EDC Financial Statements by City of Cibolo Director of Finance, Anna Miranda Ms. Miranda briefed the EDC Board on Cibolo Sales Tax History, Budget, Revenue and Expense —FY 2023, Fund Balance, Sales Tax Forecast, and Budget Highlights. C. Presentation, discussion, and/or appropriate action to submit a Request for Proposals for Legal Services for the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation Ms. Qaiyyim made the motion to approve a Request for Proposals for Legal Services for the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation. Motion was seconded by Ms. Christopher. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. D. Presentation, discussion, and/or action on an Incentive Policy for the Cibolo EDC intended to better define, standardize, and professionalize the incentives process in Cibolo This report included two parts: the Incentive Policy which outlines different types of incentives currently available for consideration by the City of Cibolo and the Cibolo EDC. The second part is a Procedures & Application document which is intended to streamline and standardize the economic incentive process. The EDC talked about item A Financial Investment in Improvements — to cap improvement to 5 million. Item C. Fee -Based Incentives the EDC ask for the fee to be removed. Irem G. Guaranteed Incentives EDC would like to possibly lower the 80% Building Fee Permit. E. Discussion, direction, and/or action regarding a potential land exchange between the City of Cibolo and the Cibolo EDC. Mr. Hicks recused himself for this item as he represents the Park Committee and the Land Swap Committee. Ms. Qaiyyim made the motion to move forward with the Survey and Mets and Bounds regarding a potential land exchange between the City of Cibolo and the Cibolo EDC. Motion was seconded by Ms. Christopher. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 4 to 0. F. Discussion, direction, and/or action regarding next steps for EV charging stations at the City - owned parking lot on South Main Street. The Economic Development Board gave direction to come back in January with a grant application. G. Discussion, direction, and/or action regarding update on recent break-ins and damage at EDC Property Mr. Ottman made the motion for the Economic Development Corporation to enter into agreement with the City Fire Department and for the President to sign the agreement. Motion was seconded by Ms. Qaiyyim. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. H. Discussion, direction, and/or action involving updates regarding the Cibolo Master Plan project. The Master Plan Sub Committee Members briefed the EDC members that the Master Plan Committee presently are looking at Land Use and what will make since for the future. The next meeting is scheduled for 301 of November 2023. I. Discussion, direction, and/or action involving updates regarding the Cibolo EDC Strategic Plan project. No information was provided at this meeting. Discussion, direction, and/or action involving updates regarding the Cibolo EDC IH -10 Corridor Study project. Ms. Qaiyyim stated that the talked about the I-10 area and what they wanted in these areas. K. Discussion, direction, and/or action regarding holding the Cibolo EDC Regular Call Meeting tentatively scheduled for December 21, 2023 Mr. Hicks made the motion to cancel the December 2023 meeting. Motion was seconded by Ms. Christopher. For: Yes; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. 9. 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 Gateway The EDC Board went into Executive Session at 8:51 p.m. 10. 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 9:26 p.m. No action taken. 11. Items for Future Agendas Reports from Sub -Committee's and grant application for EV, charging stations. 12. Set a Date and Time for the next Meeting — Tentatively — December 21, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2024. The meeting will be held back at the City Hall. 13. Adjournment Mr. Hicks made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:27 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mr. Ottman. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 18TH DAY OF JANUARY 2024. Chairman Economic Development rporation