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Min EDC 01/16/2025*tX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 200 South Main Street, P.O. Box 826, Cibolo, Texas 78108 Prim: (210) 658-9900 Fax: (210) 658-1687 w .urxift.gm Regular Call Meeting Cibolo Economic Development Corporation CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 S. MAIN January 16, 2025 6:30 P.M. Minutes 1. Call to Order — Meeting was called to order by Mr. Mattingly at 6:31 p.m. 2. Roll Call and Excused Absences — Members Present: Mr. Mattingly, Ms. Qaiyyim, Mr. Boyle, Ms. Christophe, Mr. Ottman, Mr. Hicks, and Mr. Triesch. 3. Invocation — Moment of Silence — Mr. Mattingly ask for a Moment of Silence. 4. Pledee of Allesiance — All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Election of Officers A. Election of President B. Election of Vice President C. Election of Secretary D. Election of Treasurer The following individuals were elected by a unanimous vote of all members present. Marcus Mattingly — President Justin Triesch— Vice President Patricia Qaiyyim — Secretary Cody Hicks - Treasurer 6. 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 the 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 one signed up to speak this evening. 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 November 21, 2024, Regular Call Meeting. B. Approval of Financial and Sales Tax Reports for October & November 2024. C. Approval of Reimbursement to the City of Cibolo General Fund for staff time working on Cibolo Economic Development Corporation projects for November & December 2024. Motion was made by Mr. Hicks to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Triesch. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 7 to 0. 8. Discussion/Action A. Recognition of New Staff Members. Ms. Ellis introduced Mr. Hardin as the new Economic Development Manager. Mr. Vacquez was also introduced as the new Director of Economic Development/Planning & Zoning. B. Presentation by Cibolo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) community partner, greater: SATX regional economic development partnership. The corporation received a report from Ms. Carabias-Rush on their Mission and Vision. They also went over services to include jobs, people and places. Also briefed were site selection services and greater SATX wins including Aisin. Highlights were given for 2024 and 2025 Regional Partners and benefits were briefed. All members in attendance had the opportunity to ask questions. C. Discussion, direction, and/or action involving updates regarding the Downtown Master Plan. Mr. Hardin reported that there were 9 that respond to the plan. It is closed and rated and will be going to City Council on January 28, 2025. D. Discussion, direction, and/or action involving updates regarding the Retail Study. Mr. Hardin did state that this was awarded to CVS. This item will come back again for the corporation to receive updates. E. Discussion, direction, and/or action involving updates regarding the On Call Economic Development Services. Mr. Hardin reported that this item closes on January 21, 2025. All submittals will be reviewed at that time. F. Discussion, direction, and/or action involving updates regarding the Small Business Subcommittee. This was briefed by the sub -committee (Ms. Qaiyyim, Mr. Boyle, and Mr. Ottman). Some items they did brief to the group was trying to find grant programs from other cities, startup grants marketing money and possibly extending the grant to not just cover the outside but internal also. Meet the first Wednesday of each month. G. Discussion/Direction on a mural in the Downtown area. This was briefed by Mr. Boyle. Mr. Boyle explained that this would be a multi -mural project that brings the tourism and exposure that Cibolo deserves. Some of the benefits mention would include 1. Tourist Attraction 2. Community Engagement 3. Economic Boost 4 Transforming Public and Private Spaces. The group was not sure how this would fit or not fit into the Grant Program. A sub -committee was formed to look at this and bring the item back for further discussion at a later date. The Sub -Committee will consist of Mr. Boyle, Mr. Hicks, and Ms. Christophe. 9. Executive Session The Cibolo Economic Development Corporation will convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Chapter 551. Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney and 551.087, Economic Development to deliberate and seek legal advice regarding the following: a. Project Rev b. Project Spur— This item was pulled from the agenda, c. Project Grill The CEDC convened into Executive Session to discuss item a and c about at 7:47 p.m. 9. Open Session Reconvene into Regular Session and take/or give direction or action, if necessary, on item discussed in the Executive Session. The CEDC convened back into Regular Session at 8:10 p.m. No action taken. 10. Items for Future Agendas — None at this time. 11. Set a Date and Time for the next Meeting — Next meeting set for February 20, 2025. 12. Adioumment — Mr. Hicks made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ottman. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 7 to 0. PASSED AND APPROVE THIS 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025. Marcus Mattingly President