Min EDC 09/15/2016ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT C O R P
200 South Main Street, P.O. Box 826, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Phone: (210) 658-9900 Fax: (210) 658-1687
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MINUTES
Regular Call Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 South Main, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Thursday, September 15, 2016
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order— Meeting was called to order by Mr. Hetzel at 6:03 pm.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences — Members Present: Mr. Hetzel, Mr. Buell, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Bird,
Hetzel and Mr. Boyle (arrived 6:08 pm); Members Absent: Mr. Moody and Ms. Williams. Mr.
Buell made the motion to excuse the absence of Mr. Moody. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Byrd. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 4 to 0. Staff Present: Mr. Luft, Ms. Cimics and Ms.
McVey.
3. Invocation— Moment of Silence —Mr. Hetzel request a Moment of Silence.
4. Pledge of Allegiance —All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be Heard (limit remarks to 3 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. — None at this time.
6. 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 forJuly 21, 2016.
B.) Approval of Minutes for August 17, 2016 Special Call Meeting
C.) Approval of Minutes for August 17, 2016 Workshop
D.) Approval of Minutes for August 24, 2016 Workshop
E.) Presentation of the Financial Reports for July 2016.
F.) Presentation of Sales Tax Report for July 2016.
G.) Presentation of the Fourth Quarterly Investment Report Ending June30, 2016.
Motion was made by Mr. Byrd to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Buell. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 4 to 0.
7. Discussion, direction and appropriate action relating to the Business Improvement Grant (BIG)
Program grant application by 1908 House of Wine & Ale (Mathis Family Corporation)
Staff and Mathis presented the project which the board members were able to ask questions.
Mr. Boyle made the motion to approve the grant to the 1908 House of Wine & Ale not to exceed
$10,000.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Buell. For: All; Against: None; Abstain: Mr. Bird. Motion
carried 4 to 0.
8. Presentation, discussion and appropriate action relating to a presentation by "The Chamber",
Maggie Titterington, President on the promotion of Cibolo through "The Chamber's" Directory.
Mr. Boyle arrived and as Vice President took over the meeting. Mr. Boyle thanked Mr. Hetzel for
taking charge in his absence.
Ms. Titterington from The Chamber briefed the EDC Board advertising in the Chamber Directory.
After discussion the board decided to advertise in the Chamber directory with a second page.
Motion was made by Mr. Byrd and seconded by Mr. Buell. For: A; Against: None. Motion carried
5to0.
9. Board Members discussion and appropriate action on recommendations for the new sign
ordinance, to include, but not be limited to, permit fee cost, duration, number of signs allowed
on property, and size specifications.
The Board's recommendation to City Council after much discussion was to let new business have
signs advertising their advance notice of their establishing a presence in Cibolo for six months
with the ability to not to exceed to no more than 18 months. The Board is also making the
recommendation not to charge new business for the permit for the signage. The motion was
made by Mr. Buell and seconded by Mr. Byrd. For: Mr. Buell, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Bird and Mr. Hetzel;
Against: Mr. Boyle. Motion carried 4 to 1.
10. Discussion and appropriate action on including the Cibolo Business Directory in the Cibolo
quarterly newsletter.
The cost of the newsletter was discussed and the Board agreed to advertise Cibolo Businesses in
the Quarterly Newsletter for this coming year. Motion was made by Mr. Buell and seconded by
Mr. Boyle. For: Mr. Boyle, Mr. Hetzel, Mr. Buell and Mr. Byrd; Against: Mr. Bird. Motion carried
4to1.
11. Board Members discussion and appropriate action on the goals and metrics to be present to the
City Council to include processes, timeline, budget and personnel requirements.
Board Members voted to submit theirtop 12 goals to Ms. McVey by September 23, 2016. Motion
was made by Mr. Buell and seconded by Mr. Boyle. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to
0.
12. Discussion and appropriate action on creating a business survey of 5-7 questions to be sent to
businesses who have opened in the last two years.
Board Members agreed to send to Ms. McVey their top 6 questions they would like to see in the
survey no later than September 29, 2016.
13. Existing Project Update Report as presented and with discussion.
As presented.
14. Set a Date and Time for next Meeting—Tentatively — October 27, 2016, at 5:45 pm.
15. Adjournment— Motion was made by Mr. Hetzeland seconded by Mr. Buell to adjourn the meeting
at 8:25 pm.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 13 DAY OF OCTOBER 2016.
Dick H,tzl 1..
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation