Min EDC 08/24/2016 - WorkshopCibolo*tx
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT C O R P
200 South Main Street, P.O. Box 826, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Phone: (210) 658-9900 Fax: (210) 658-1687
w .dbolotx.gov
Workshop
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 South Main, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Wednesday August 24, 2016
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order— Meeting was called to order at 6:01 pm by the President.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences — Members Present: Mr. Moody, Ms. Williams, Mr. Hetzel, Mr.
Boyle, Mr. Buell and Mr. Bird (arrived at 6:03pm); Members Absent: Mr. Byrd
Discussion and recommendations follow up with regards to the Mayors' outline for deliverables
requested bythe City Council on the development of an economic development plan and metrics
as described in the Mayors' letter dated June 16, 2016.
The Board discussed the Mayors letter and what the Board needs to do to meet the deadline given
my Mayor Dunn. Mr. Moody did state that he did get a thirty day extension. The Board had
assigned sub -committees and did get a update on a couple of the committees.
4. Discussion and recommendations by the Board of Directors on a diverse housing product(s) to
consider apartments, townhomes, garden homes, etc.
The board members discussed diversifying housing in the City of Cibolo. Homes affordable to the
young age group to include apartments and starter homeswere need in this area. Garden Homes
and Senior Apartments also were discussed for Cibolo. With businesses opening (fast food
restaurants and small businesses) employees have no affordable place to live in Cibolo. Seniors
living in Cibolo many would like to downsize with senior apartments or garden homes again they
are moving out of Cibolo as we offer no housing for this group.
5. Discussion and recommendations by the Board of Directors to review our current Sign Ordinance
for new businesses.
Cory Dale from the Planning Department went over some of the changes they plan on making to
the Sign Ordinance. Temporary Signs were discussed as well as Grand Opening and Banner Signs.
EDC decided to form a sub -committee to address some of the signage problems they see. The
committee will be Mr. Boyle, Ms. Williams and Mr. Bird. They will also extend an invitation to Mr.
Dale or Ms. Gonzalez from the Planning Department.
6. Discussion and recommendations by the Board of Directors to establish a yearly Business
Directory.
The Board talked about a Quarterly Magazine that citizens would receive similarto what Live Oak
and Schertz does at the present time. In the back of the magazine we could list the Cibolo
businesses. If unable to do a magazine maybe the EDC could add a flyer to the Cibolo Newsletter.
7. Discussion and recommendation by the Board of Directors to examine our current incentive
program for real estate brokers, developers and business.
Mr. Luft went over the current incentives with the Board. The Board discuss the item and wanted
to make sure that we had all the necessary tools required to do this program.
8. Discussion and recommendation for a short survey/questionnaire for the last two (2) years from
new businesses,
The five questions still need to be finalized. The Board would like to make sure the all businesses
that have come into the City in the last two years receive a survey.
9. Discussion and appropriate action by the Board of Directors on the "Top 10 Industry List".
Mr. Luft had not receive a top 10 Industry List from each Board member as of this meeting. They
did discuss the list received. Remaining Board members were given more time to send in their
responses to Mr. Luft.
10. Set a Date and Time for next Meeting — Board of Directors Meeting for Training by the Texas
Economic Development Council (TEDC) starting at 6:00 pm with City Council Members —
September 15, 2016.
11. Adjournment — Mr. Buell made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Ms.
Williams. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 15 In DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2016.
St oyle
ce-President
Cibolo EDC