Min EDC 02/19/2015"City of Choice"
Regular Call Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 South Main, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Thursday, February 19, 2015
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order— Meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m.
2. Roll Call — Members Present: Mr. Donnovan Jackson, Mr. Stosh Boyle, Mr. Dick Hetzel, Mr. Bob
Hicks, Mr. J Moody and Ms. Robin Williams (6:10 p.m.); Members Absent: Mr. Tony Abel; Staff:
ED Director Mark Luft,_Josh.Schneuker, City Secretary Peggy Cimics, City_Manager Robert T.
Herrera, and Finance Director Anna Miranda; Council Present: Councilman Jim Russell and
Councilman Doug Garrett.
3. Invocation —President Jackson called for a Moment of Silence.
4. Pledge of Allegiance —All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be Heard (limit remarks to 2 minutes) )
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.
Daniel Kerns —Thank the EDC for all the hard work they do. Joel Hicks stated that he had seen
the City grow over the years but has not seen much commercial growth. He also spoke on the
need for the Cibolo brewery to find a new place or they would have to move out of Cibolo. EDC
needs to help them and retain the businesses that we currently have.
6. Opening Remarks by the President, Cibolo Economic Development Corporation.
Mr. Jackson thanked everyone for their service to the Economic Development Corporation. He
also stated that the EDC was looking forward to a great year ahead of them with many new
businesses and companies interested in Cibolo.
7. 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 January 15, 2015.
B.) Presentation of the Financial Reports for December 2014.
C.) Presentation of Sales Tax Report for December 2014.
D.) Presentation of Economic Development Corporation (Type 4B) Report to Texas State
Comptroller's Office Fiscal Year October 2013 to September 2014
Mr. Hicks made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr. Boyle.
For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
B. Discussion, direction to staff and appropriate action on the economic development
confidentiality policy "Non -Disclosure Agreement" for review.
A committee was form to look into the economic development confidentiality policy "Non -
Disclosure Agreement. Committee consists of Mr. Hetzel, Mr. Boyle and Ms. Williams.
Committee will work with staff and report back with result at a later date.
9. Briefing and discussion regarding the YMCA renting of fields and facilities at the request of CEDC
Board Member Mr. Boyle.
The YMCA was unable to attend this meeting. This item will be brought back at the next regular
scheduled meeting date along with financial information.
10. Existing Project Update Report
Staff updated on existing project and there level of progress with permitting and/or
construction phases.
11. Discussion on Rules of Engagement and Standards of Conduct for the Board of Directors
Members.
President Jackson briefed the board on being responsible leaders in the community. Be watch
full of what you say or do on face book and other social media sites.
12. Future Agenda and Items of Interest relating to Economic Development Activities.
The following items were requested at the next meeting: Quarterly Investment Report, Monthly
Updates, YMCA with financial information, businesses signage, update from committees, Lone
Star Rail Project and Five Stone Brewery.
13. Set a Date and Time for next Meeting — Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 19,
2015, at 6:00 pm.
14. Adjournment — Meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
J 4ckson
President Economic Development Corporation