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Min EDC 05/16/2024cibolo*tx SCONONIC C[Y[LOPN[NT 200 South Main Street, P.O. Box 826, Cibolo, Texas 78108 Phone: (210) 658-9900 Fax: (210) 658-1687 www.cibolotK.gov Regular Call Meeting Cibolo Economic Development Corporation CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 S. MAIN May 16, 2024 6:30 P.M. MINUTES 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, Mr. Triesch, Ms. Qaiyyim, and Mr. Boyle. Members Absent: Mr. Hicks, Mr. Ottman, and Ms. Christophe. Mr. Boyle made the motion to excuse the absence of Mr. Hicks, Mr. Ottman, and Ms. Christophe. The motion was seconded by Mr. Triesch. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 4 to 0. 3. Invocation — Moment of Silence — Mr. Mattingly called for a Moment of Silence. 4. Pledge of Alle ig ance — All those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. 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 individuals signed up to speak during this item. 6. 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 302 N Main St. in Cibolo, Texas. Mr. Mattingly opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. No one wish to speak and Mr. Mattingly closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. 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 April 18, 2024, Regular Call Meeting. B. Approval of Financial and Sales Tax Reports for March 2024. C. Approval of Reimbursement to the City of Cibolo General Fund for staff time working on Cibolo Economic Development Corporation projects for April 2024. Mr. Boyle made the motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Qaiyyim. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 4 to 0. 8. Discussion/Action A. Presentation, Discussion/Action regarding voiding a previous Business Improvement Grant in the amount of $10,000 and approving a new 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 302 N Main St. Mr. Triesch made the motion to approve voiding a previous Business Improvement Grant in the amount of $10,000 and approving a new 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 302 N Main St. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boyle. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 4 to 0. B. Discussion/Action regarding approval of the Strategic Economic Development Plan. Mr. Triesch made the motion to approve the Strategic Economic Development Plan. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boyle. For: All; Against: None. The mother carried 4 to 0. C. Discussion/Action regarding selecting a firm to produce an updated marketing video for the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Boyle made the motion to select Blue Horizon firm to produce an updated marketing video for the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation. D. Discussion/Action selecting and approving up to one (1) member of the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation Board to act as a CEDC Marketing Video Committee Member. Mr. Boyle made the motion to nominate Mr. Mattingly as the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation Board to act as a CEDC Marketing Video Committee Member. The motion was seconded by Ms. Qaiyyim. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 4 to 0. E. Discussion/Action of items the Board of Directors would like to see included in the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation's budget for FY 25. Ms. Lee briefed this item to the Board. The CEDC will see this item on future agendas to make additional changes. Previous budget items have included requests for funding the initiatives such as: Programs: Job Fairs, Job Shadow Day, Familiarization Tours with site selectors, and Business Appreciation Lunch; Capital Expenditures — Industrial Park Signage; Noncapital Expenditures — Signage in the Old Town District; Economic Development Incentives — Business Improvement Grants; Marketing — Marketing video, Chamber Directory, and Digital marketing campaigns; Studies — FM 78 Corridor Study, IH -10 Corridor Study, Downtown Master Plan Update, Hotel Feasibility Study, and Economic Development Strategic Plan. President Mr. Mattingly did state that they might look at hiring a part-time person to help out with items for the CEDC. Changes to the budget can be made at the June 206' meeting. 9. Executive Session The Cibolo Economic Development Corporation will convene in Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, and 551.87, Economic Development to deliberate and seek advice regarding the following: A. Deliberation on a confidentiality agreement between the City of Cibolo and the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation. The Economic Development Corporation convened into Executive Session at 6:32 p.m 10. Reconvene into Regular Session and take/or give direction or action if necessary, on items discussed in the Executive Session The Economic Development Corporation re -convened into Regular Session at 6:56 p.m. No action was taken. 11. Items for Future Agendas — EDC Attorney Contract and to have Blue Horizon at the July meeting. 12. Set a Date and Time for the next Meeting A. June 20, 2024 13. Adjournment — Ms. Qaiyyim made the motion to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boyle. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 4 to 0. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20TH DAY OF JUNE 2024 Marcus Mattingly President Cibolo EDC