Min EDC 04/17/2014"City of Choice"
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 South Main, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Thursday, April 17, 2014
6:00 P.M.
A possible quorum of the City Council may attend the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation meeting.
1. Call to Order— President Jackson called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. Roll Call —Mr. Jackson, Mr. Hicks, Ms. Williams, Ms. Evans (left at 7:30 p.m.), Mr. Boyle and Mr.
Hetzel; Absent: Mr. Abel; Staff Present: Mr. Luft, Mr. Schneuker and Ms. Cimics.
3. Invocation— Mr. 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. (Texas Attorney General Opinion —JC -0169)
No citizens signed up to.be heard.
6. Opening Remarks by the President, Cibolo Economic Development Corporation.
Mr. Jackson welcomed the two new members and had them introduce themselves to the board
and to all in attendance. New members Bob Hicks and Robin Williams gave a brief introduction.
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 March 20, 2014.
B.) Presentation of the Financial Reports for February 2014.
C.) Presentation of Sales Tax Report for February 2014.
Mr. Hetzel made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Hicks. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
8. Presentation and discussion regarding roles, powers and duties of the Cibolo Economic
Development Board of Directors as stipulated by state laws and other governing authority.
Katherine Tapley from the law firm of Norton, Rose & Fulbright briefed the EDC Board on their
role, powers and duties.
9. Discussion and appropriate action on the Downtown Revitalization Action Plan Project Phase IV
report by MDN Architects at the 75% level.
Ashley White from MDN Architects and Mark Luft ED Director briefed the Board on the
Downtown Revitalization Action Plan. The board provided comments to Ms. White and Mr. Luft
on the presentation. Mr. Hicks moved to approve the 75% level of the Downtown Revitalization
Action Plan. Motion was seconded by Mr. Boyle; For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
10. Update report and discussion relating to the Business Retention & Expansion Subcommittee to
the Board of Directors.
Presentation was made by Josh Schneuker on the Business Retention & Expansion
Subcommittee.
11. Presentation and discussion and direction to staff by staff of the draft BRE
Survey/Questionnaire along with the creation of the Cibolo Business Association.
Josh Schneuker went over the questionnaire with the Board. The Board had a few questions
and changes they wanted implemented. The Board gave Mr. Schneuker approval to continue
working the questionnaire with some leeway.
12. Budget Workshop — discussion, appropriate action and direction to staff to develop a draft
proposed FY 2014/2015 preliminary operating budget. Identify
Board requested a workshop at the next regular scheduled meeting.
13. A) Presentation and discussion regarding citizen concern on Railroad Train Horn Rules as issued
by the U.S. Department of Transportation — Federal Railroad Administration
(www.fra.dot.gov/Page/PO104).
Mr. Luft provided information from U.S. Transportation Dept. which has strict rules and
regulations that must be followed and that the EDC has no authority with this item. This item
was closed by the Board.
B) Update on the future proposed Quite Zone at the location of Main Street & Railroad Crossing.
Mr. Luft briefed this item and staff will look into the possibility of a Quite Zone and the cost
associated with this project.
14. Briefing on the work in progress status of "Project Awesome".
Mr. Luft briefed that this matter is under legal discussion concerning water issues.
15. Future Agenda & Items of Interest.
Discussion on fees for the Multi- Event Center and a report on the 12in water line on Main
Street was requested for the next agenda. MDN will also bring a 100% level report on the
Downtown Revitalization Project. Mr. Luft will have a budget workshop on the agenda.
16. Set a Date and Time for next Meeting —Tentatively Thursday, May 15, 2014, at 6:00 pm.
17. Adjournment
'cks made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mr.
I. For: AII; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
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Economic Development Corporation