Min EDC 03/19/2015"City of Choice"
Regular Call Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 South Main, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Thursday, March 19, 2015
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order— Meeting was called to order by Mr. Abel at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call — Members Present: Mr. Abel, Mr. Moody, Ms. Williams, Mr. Hetzel and Mr. Boyle;
Council Present: Councilman Garrett; Staff Present: ED Director Luft, City Manager Herrera, City
Secretary Cimics, Finance Director Miranda and Asst ED Schneuker.
3. Invocation —Mr. Abel asked all for a Moment of Silence.
4. Pledge of Allegiance—AIH in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
S. Citizens to be Heard
This is the opportunity for visitors and guest to address the Board of Directors on an issue that is
relevant to the mission and purpose of the Economic Development Corporation. 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 Director's may present any factual response to
items brought up by citizens.
Two citizens had signed up to be heard. Mr. Mark Buell from Buell's wholesale which has been
in business in Cibolo for over 32 years. The Buell Family has been involved with Cibolo as
Council Members, Planning & Zoning Members, Parks and Cibolofest Members and will continue
to serve the City. Buell's have found it difficult to continue operating in Cibolo due to nighttime
light pollution and the increase in commercial water rates. The Buell's property is up for sale
and will work with Mark Luft and EDC to find the best possible business for the City. Mr. Joel
Hicks spoke on the agenda where it states "No Personal Attacks shall be allowed". Mr. Hicks
stated that he never attacked anyone he just spoke what was on his mind. He served his
countryas his father, brother and uncles to give everyone the right to be heard. He stated that
for years he has come to the City and ask why are there are no businesses in Cibolo and new
received a satisfactory answer. He felt that speaking his mind should not be considered a
personal attack. Mr. Hicks also stated that Cibolo still needs more fast food restaurants for the
High School students to utilize at lunch time.
6. Opening Remarks by the President, Cibolo Economic Development Corporation. — President
Jackson was not at the meeting so no.opening remarks were done at this time.
Consent Agenda. All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate
discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Board Member.
A.) Approval of Minutes for February 19, 2015.
B.) Presentation of the Financial Reports for January 2015.
C.) Presentation of Sales Tax Report for January 2015.
D.) Presentation of the Fourth Quarterly Investment Report Ending December 31, 2014
Mr. Boyle made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Hetzel. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
8. Discussion of the 5 Stone Brewery by the owner Seth Weatherly.
Mr. Seth Weatherly from 5 Stones Brewery spoke to the Economic Development Corporation.
Mr. Weatherly stated that he has sat down and spoke with both Mr. Luft and Mr. Schneuker and
they have been extremely helpful. Mr. Weatherly stated that he has outgrown his present
location and is looking for a new place to either move to or build. His present location is
approximately 1200 sq feet and he needs approximately 5 to 6,000 sq feet of space. Mr.
Weatherly would like to stay in Cibolo but not sure if property is available. He will continue to
work with ED Director Mark Luft.
9. Presentation and Discussion by Mr. Joe Black, Rail Director for the Lone Star Rail District.
Mr. Joe Black from Lone Star Rail District gave a presentation to the Economic Development
Corporation. Lone Star Rail is a special purpose district created by the Legislature in 1997 to
provide commuter rail service between Georgetown and San Antonio. Lone Star Rail District has
reviewed the existing rail or intermodal transportation corridors, developed a set of likely
strategies and has initiated the environmental review process. The Lone Star Rail District has
determined the likely potential project to be 1) A Proposed Freight Rail —A rail corridor between
Taylor and San Antonio to carry freight traffic to provide capacity for the passenger service. 2)
Proposed Passenger Rail — Passenger rail service primarily within the existing Union Pacific
corridor between Williamson and Bexar counties. Mr. Black spoke on some of the benefits of
passenger service. A couple members of the EDC were concerned about the tracks in Cibolo.
Mr. Black stated that Cibolo should work with Union Pacific representatives.
10. Briefing and discussion regarding the YMCA renting of fields and facilities at the request of CEDC
Board Member Mr. Boyle.
Received report from Mario Gallegos from the Schertz YMCA. Mr. Gallegos went over the
bookings for the Multi -Event Center which is pretty much the same as it's been in previous
years. YMCA is holding a few events such as "Kids Get Fit Day" which does bring in a few
hundred people. YMCA is advertising the center on the Y's web page and will continue to so.
They will work with different groups to get more use out of the field.
11. Update and Discussion by the subcommittee on the economic development confidentiality
policy "Non -Disclosure Agreement'.
Ms. Williams and Mr. Boyle both stated that they had met with Mark Luft and Josh Schneuker
and now have a better understanding of the "Non -Disclosure Agreement". They stated that it
was a very good meeting and better communication has come from it. Economic Development
Corporation receives weekly updates and feel better informed of what is going on in the City.
12. Presentation on "Available Properties Web Application' within the Cibolo EDC Webpage.
Joshua Schneuker gave an update to the Economic Development Corporation on the City
Website on an application that he developed for available properties in the Cibolo area.
13. Discussion and/or appropriate action on business signage for marketing within the City.
Mr. Luft is finalizing the Request for Proposal to be advertised and distributed in the near future.
14. Existing Project Update Report - Mr. Luft and Mr. Schneuker gave a power point presentation on
development in the Cibolo area.
15. A.) Future Agenda and Items of Interest relating to Economic Development Activities.
Mr. Boyle would like to look at a future site visit/field trip for the EDC. Mr. Hetzel would like to
discuss branding the City.
B.) In addition to discuss, the need and justifications for other call meetings and
direction to be given to Board of Directors and/or staff. — This item was not address at this
meeting
16. Set a Date and Time for next Meeting — Next meeting will be Thursday, April 16, 2015, at 6:00
pm.
17. Adjournment — Mr. Boyle made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion was
seconded1by Mr. Hetzel. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON 16'" DAY OF APRIL 2015.
President V
Economic Development Corporation