Min EDC 10/27/2016§ 'i *t^
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT < O -^. P
200 South Main Street, P.O. Box 826, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Phone: (210) 658-9900 Fax: (210) 658-1687
www,cibolotx.gov
Regular Call Meeting 5:45 pm
Board of Directors Training 6:00 pm
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 South Main, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Thursday, October 27, 2016
MINUTES
1. Call to Order— Meeting was called to order by Mr. Moody at 5:46pm
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences —Members Present: Members Present: Mr. Buell, Mr. Byrd, Mr.
Moody, Mr. Bird, Mr. Hetzel and Mrs. Ramirez arrived at 5:50pm; Members absent: Mr. Boyle.
Mr. Byrd made the motion to excuse the absence of Mr. Boyle. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Hetzel. For: Mr. Buell. Mr. Bvrd. Mr. Moodv. Mr. Hetzel: Against: Mr. Bird. Motion carried 4 to 1.
3. Invocation — Moment of Silence — Mr. Moody asked for a moment of silence from all those in
attendance.
4. Pledge of Allegiance —All those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
S. 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.
Melvin Hicks— Raised the question as to why the EDC meeting times are not uniform like those of
other committees. Intends to address it with the City Council at the next meeting.
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 for October 13, 2016.
B.) Presentation of the Financial Reports for August 2016.
C.) Presentation of Sales Tax Report for August 2016.
Mr. Hetzel made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr. Buell.
For: Mr. Buell, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Moody, Mr. Bird, Mr. Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
7. Opening Remarks by the President, Cibolo Economic Development Corporation. — Mr. Moody
thanked everyone present for coming to the meeting and training.
8. Discussion, direction and appropriate action relating to the Business Improvement Grant (BIG)
Program grant application by Mako's (Petersen Family Corporation)
K. McVey (staff) gave a short overview of Mako's Wine and Tap project as a craft beer and wine
bar. Applicant, Mitch Peterson, C00, spoke of the project and plans for the location.
Mr. Buell made a motion to grant Mako's (Peterson Family Corporation) a Business
Improvement Grant. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Ramirez. For: All; Against: None. Motion
carried 6 to 0.
9. Discussion, direction and appropriate action relating to a request by Turning Stone Animal
Hospital for a temporary tax abatement recommendation to the City Council for their
consideration of the economic impact from the anticipated construction of FM 1103 for S year
graduated period ending 2021.
M. Luft (staff) described the application by Turning Stone and the request for tax abatement as
they believe there will be a hardship on their business due to the construction on FM 1103. Mr.
Buell made a motion to have the Council review the application and consider the request by
Turning Stone. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Ramirez. For: Mr. Buell, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Moody, Mr.
Hetzel and Mrs. Ramirez; Against: Mr. Bird. Motion carried 5 to 1.
10. The CEDC Board of Directors Regular Meeting has concluded and will convene into a training
session for Board of Directors Training with the City Council with the Texas Economic
Development Council (TEDC).
Mr. Moody concluded the regular meeting at 6:26pm.
11. Economic Development training provided by Carlton Schwab, President of the Texas Economic
Development Council (TEDC) for Board of Directors for the CEDC and City Council.
City Council Members present: Mayor Dunn, Councilwoman Gebhardt, Councilman Gibbs and
Councilman Russell
Carlton Schwab gave presentation on the functions of an Economic Development Corporation. In
addition, information was provided as to the roles and responsibilities of both the Board of
Directors and the staff. He answered questions from those who attended.
12. Set a Date and Time for next Meeting —November 17, 2016, at 6:00 pm. Mr. Buell recommended
monthly workshops to discuss pending projects. M. Luft will survey the members to set a date
and time.
13. Adjournment — Mr. Hetzel made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:33pm. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Byrd. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
PASSTPROVED S 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016
. moody
President
Cibolo EDC