Min EDC 07/20/2017cibolo*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
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MINUTES
Regular Call Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 South Main, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Thursday, July 20, 2017
6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order— Meeting was called to order by Mr. Buell at 6:03 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences—Members Present: Mr. Chard, Mr. Buell, Mr. Hetzel, Mr. Hatfield,
and Ms. Walker. Mr. Hetzel made the motion to excuse the absence of Mr. Petersen. Motion was
seconded by Ms. Walker. For: All, Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
3. Invocation—Councilman Russell gave the Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance —All in attendance 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. — No citizens signed up to be heard.
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 June 15, 2017 Board Meeting.
B.) Presentation of the Financial Reports for May 2017.
C.) Presentation of Sales Tax Report for May 2017.
Mr. Hetzel made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Ms.
Walker. For: Mr. Buell, Ms. Walker, Mr. Hetzel and Mr. Hatfield; Against: None; Abstention: Mr.
Chard, Motion carried 4 to 1.
Presentation and discussion orientation by the City Manager on the relationship between his
office and the City Council with the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
Mr. Herrera the City Manager gave a power point presentation on expectations, role of the board,
the role of staff and provided a positive relationship between the Board and City Staff.
8. Discussion and appropriate action designating a member from the CEDC Board to serve on the
UDC Review Committee by the request of the CEDC Board of Directors to the City Council and
asking approval from the City Council of same.
Mr. Buell made the motion to have Mr. Hatfield submit an application to the City Council to serve
on the UDC Committee. Motion was seconded by Ms. Walker. For: All; Against: None. Motion
carried 5 to 0.
9. Presentation, discussion and appropriate action as briefed by the Cibolo Economic Development
Corporation Legal Counsel on the subject of allowing as requested by various board
members/local businesses owners for the use of publicly owned assists for the purpose of private
business enterprises to promote, market, advertise, etc.
City Attorney Mr. Erkan gave a presentation to the Board on allowing off business premise signs
to be installed on City Properties. Mr. Erkan stated that this was not allowed per City Ordinance
and Unified Development Code
10. Report update and discussion by the Downtown Subcommittee on their communication with the
Cibolo Downtown Business Association identify economic opportunities within the framework of
the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan. Possible action by the Board of Directors on this item should it be
deemed necessary.
A) Parking lot site adjacent to and within the Union Pacific Railroad ROW.
B) Way -finding Project
C) Banner proposal along Main Street
Mr. Luft informed the Board that he was in contact with Union Pacific and that Mr. Klein is having
the design and specification being draft at this time. Way -finding signs have been ordered and
waiting on TxDOT for permission within their right-of-way. Banners have been installed on Main
Street.
11. Presentation, discussion and action to consider Goals & Objectives by the Board of Directors.
Mr. Lee has requested that all Board Members have their items submitted to her no later than
August 11, 2017.
12. Discussion and appropriate action on the Marketing Plan & Branding of the Economic
Development Corporation. THIS ITEM WAS TABLED
13. Discussion, direction to staff and appropriate action to forward to the City Council the
recommended the FY 2017/2018 CEDC Budget for the City Council's final approval.
Mr. Chard made the motion to approve the budget. Motion was seconded by MS. Walker. For:
All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
14. Future agenda items — Metric Review, Goals and Objectives, Election of President and Vice
President, Marketing and Branding Plan, Business Retention and Expansion Review,. and Best
Practices.
15. Set a Date and Time for next Meeting—August 17, 2017, at 6:00 pm.
16. Adjournment— Mr. Chard made the motion to adjourn at 8:02 pm. Motion was seconded by Ms.
Walker. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
P,E� APPRO D THIS 24 DAY OF AUGUST 2017.
President