Min EDC 07/17/2014"City of Choice"
Regular Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 South Main, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Thursday, July 17, 2014
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order- Meeting was called to order by the Treasurer Mr. Abel at 6:05 p.m.
2. Roll Call -Members Present: Mr. Abel, Mr. Boyle, Ms. Williams, Mr. Hetzel and Ms Evans (arrived
at 6:09 p.m.) '
3. Invocation —Moment of Silence -Mr. Abel called for a Moment of Silence.
4. Pledge of Allegiance -All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. 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.
No citizens to be heard at this time.
6. Opening Remarks by the President, Cibolo Economic Development Corporation.
Ms. Evans, Vice Chairman arrived and took over the meeting. No opening remarks.
Consent Agenda. Alf 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 forJune 19, 2014.
B.) Presentation of the Financial Reports for May 2d14.
C.) Presentation of Sales Tax Report for May 2014.
Mr. Hetzel made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Boyle. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
8. Discussion and appropriate action on funding of the Way Finding Signage for the Central
Business District and Public Facilities being proposed for the CEDC Budget FY 2014/2015.
Mr. Abel made the motion to approve the funding of the Way Finding Signage for the Central
Business District and Public Facilities being proposed for the CEDC Budget FY 2014/2015.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Boyle. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to o.
9. Discussion and appropriate action on funding of the Schneider Industrial Park Entrance Signage
being proposed for the CEDC Budget FY 2014/2015.
This item was discussed by the members of the EDC. They were in favor of the funding but
would like to see electrical put into the sign. They also would like the businesses in the area
contacted to see if they are interested in having their company name on the sign. Mr. Boyle
made the motion to approve the funding of the Schneider Industrial Park Entrance Signage
being proposed for the CEDC Budget FY 2014/2015. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hetzel. For:
All; Against: None. Motion carried.5 to 0.
10. Discussion and Action to Approve or Disapprove the Economic Development Corporation's
Operating Budget for fiscal year 2014/2015.
This item was briefed by the Finance Director Ms. Miranda. There was a minor change made as
the sales tax receipt we anticipated came in higher and approximately $5,000 additional was
added to the budget. Additional $14;000 was added for the EDC participation in the Master Plan
update. Mr. Boyle made the motion :to approve the Economic Development Corporation's
Operating Budget for fiscal year 2014/2015. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hetzel. For: All;
Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
11. Briefing by the Business Development Coordinator on the Cibolo Business Association inaugural
event meeting held on June 26, 2014.
This item was briefed by Josh Schneuker. "Fifty businesses were sent invitations to attend the
event and 21 were present. All those in attendance felt that it was a positive event and would
like to have future meetings. The event covered subject including banking, workforce, city
policy and regulations. The next meeting will be in October and will cover various items that
would be of interest to area businesses and companies.
12. Executive Session in Accordance with Section 551.087, Texas Open Meetings Act DELIBERATION
REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS; Closed Meeting. This chapter does not
require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting: (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding
commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business
prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the
territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting
economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other
incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1)'. (Project: Mercury)
A.) Discussions regarding a possible economic development grant application for
Kalmar Corporation.
This item was tabled until August/September.lvleeting.
13. Reconvene into Regular Session and take action/or give -direction, if necessary, on items
discussed in Executive Session.
14. Future Agenda and, Items of Interest relating to Economic Development Activities.
The EDC would like to have an item on the next agenda to cover social media. The members felt
that they would create a sub -committee to address this item. Mr. Boyle made the motion to
appoint Ms. William to the sub -committee. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hetzel. For: All;
Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. Ms. Williams made the motion'to appoint Mr. Boyle to
the sub -committee. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hetzel. For: All; Against: None. Motion
carried 5 to 0. Kalmar item will be brought back to the August or September 2014 meeting.
15. Set a Date and Time for next Meeting — Board of Directors Training Session Thursday, August
21, 2014, from 5:00 am to Noon.
16. Adjournment: Mr. Hetzel made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:45. Motion was
seco de y Mr. Boyle. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
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Donnov nJacks
President
Economic Development Corporation