Min EDC 04/20/2017Cibolo*tx
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT c n R r
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
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 South Main, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Thursday, April 20, 2017
6:00 P.M.
Minutes
1. Call to Order— Meeting was called to order by President Moody at 6:01pm.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences: Members Present: Paul Buell, Stan Boyle, Brian Byrd, Tim Bird, J.
Moody, Dick Hetzel and Robin Ramirez; Staff Present: EDC Director Mark Luft, City Manager
Robert T. Herrera, EDC Business Dev. Coordinator Kelsee McVey, City Secretary Peggy Cimics,
and Finance Director Anna Miranda. Council Present: Councilman Glenn Weber
3. Invocation — Mr. Moody ask for a Moment of Silence from all those in attendance.
4. Pledge of Allegiance —All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be Heard
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.
Mr. Mathis stated that the Old Town Business Owners had a few suggestions that included the
downtown area and signs. EDC will get with Mr. Mathis on his suggestions.
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 March 16, 2017 Board Meeting.
B.) Presentation of the Financial Reports for February 2017.
C.) Presentation of Sales Tax Report for February 2017.
Mr. Hetzel made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Boyle. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
7. Opening Remarks by the President, Cibolo Economic Development Corporation.
Mr. Moody thanked the staff for all they do for the EDC Board.
8. Presentation and discussion by the NRP Group LLC., regarding a proposed real estate
development within Cibolo.
Mr. Cone from the NRP Group gave presentation to the Board on a proposed Multi -Family
Development.
9. Presentation and follow up discussion by Jim Plummer, Special Legal Counsel, regarding use of a
public facility corporation in future proposed real estate developments.
Mr. Plummer, Special Legal Counsel briefed the Board on the legal structure as it pertains to
state law under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 303. In addition he explained the
benefits to the community if a Public Private Partnership was to be established under this
chapter. Mr. Plummer answered questions from the Board on this proposed project.
10. Discussion and appropriate action recommending to the City Council and City Manager on the
creation of a Public Facility Corporation under the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 303.
Ms. Ramirez made the motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the creation of a
Public Facility Corporation under the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 303. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Byrd. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
11. Briefing and discussion on the Second Quarter Metrics report prepared by the CEDC staff.
Ms. McVey gave an update to the Board on the Second Quarter Metrics report prepared by the
CEDC staff.
12. Briefing by staff on the Open House event held on March 30, 2017, to discuss and inform the
Board of Directors of the public comments received on the Way -finding Sign Project.
Ms. McVey briefed the Board that they had an Open House on March 30`h. Two businesses and
three residents attend the event. The event was well accepted by those in attendance.
Comment cards were passed out and Ms. McVey requested that they be returned to the
Economic Development Director at City Hall.
13. Discussion and action authorizing a contract with Aetna Sign Group for Phase I for the Way -
finding Sign Project.
Mr. Boyle made the motion for the EDC Board to authorize a contract with Aetna Sign Group for
Phase I for the Way -finding Sign Project. Motion was seconded by Mr. Byrd. For: All; Against:
None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
14. Discussion and direction regarding collaboration with the Cibolo Downtown Business
Association and the possible creation of a committee to identify economic opportunities within
the framework of the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan.
The Board decided to form a sub -committee consisting of three members (Mr. Boyle, Mr. Bird
and Mr. Buell) who will get with the Downtown Business Association to identify economic
opportunities the EDC could work with the group on. The sub -committee will report back to the
entire board at the next meeting on their findings.
15. Discussion and action regarding the current Alcohol Ordinance relating to future business
growth and making recommendation from the Board of Directors to the City Council for possible
revisions.
Mr. Buell made the motion for the EDC President write a letter to the Mayor and Council
requesting that the Alcohol Ordinance be repealed or to have it placed on the ballot for the
citizens of Cibolo to decide. Motion was seconded by Mr. Byrd. For: Mr. Buell, Mr. Boyle, Mr.
Byrd, Mr. Moody, Mr. Hetzel and Ms. Ramirez; Against: Mr. Bird. Motion carried 6 to 1.
16. Reconvene:
At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board of Directors shall reconvene in open
session and maytake action on any matter lawfully discussed in Executive Session.
This item was left on the agenda when changes were made no action was taken.
17. Future agenda items — Election of Officers, Budget, update on downtown business sub-
committee, Branding, Goals & Objectives and Marketing Plan.
18. Set a Date and Time for next Meeting—Tentatively - May 18, 2017, at 6:00 pm.
19. Adjournment — President Moody adjourned the meeting at 8:46 pm.
PASSED AN P VED THIS 18T" Y OF MAY 2017.
President, Economic Development Corp.