Min EDC 09/21/2017Cibolo*tx
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT C O R P
200 South Main Street, P.O. Box 826, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Phone: (210) 658-9900 Fax: (210) 6581687
w .cibolotx.gov
MINUTES
Regular Call Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 South Main, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Thursday, September 21, 2017
6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order by Mr. Petersen at 6:03pm.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences — Members Present: Mr, Buell, Mr. Hetzel, Mr. Petersen, Ms.
Walker, Mr. Thies, Mr. Chard and Mr. Hatfield; Staff Present: Mr. Luft, Ms. Lee, Ms. Cimics and
Ms. Miranda.
3. Invocation — Moment of Silence — The Chairman ask for a Moment of Silence from all in
attendance.
4. Pledge of Allegiance —The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
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.
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 August 24, 2017 Board Meeting.
B.) Presentation of the Financial Reports for July 2017.
C.) Presentation of Sales Tax Report for July 2017.
D.) Presentation of Quarterly Investment Report Ending June 30, 2017
E.) Review and Approval of a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Cibolo Economic
Development Corporation, Amending, Reviewing, and Approving the Investment
Policy: Providing a Repealing Clause; Providing a Severability Clause; and Providing for
an Effective Date.
Mr. Chard made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr. Thies.
For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
7. 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. (Mr. Buell)
A) Parking lot site adjacent to and within the Union Pacific Railroad ROW.
Mr. Buell stated that the sub -committee did not have a meeting. Mr. Luft stated that
a supplemental agreement from Union Pacific would be forth coming to the City
Manager's Office for approval.
B) Way -finding Project
Mr. Luft informed the Board that they had completed installing the local signs and
were waiting approval the locations for on FM 78 and FM 1103.
C) Banner proposal along Main Street
Mr. Luft stated that the second group of banners will be ordered in the next 30 to 60
days.
8. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a revision to the Business Improvement Grant
Program (BIG) relating to Policy and Target Area.
This item was discussed and recommendations were directed to staff for implementation.
9. Discussion of Mayors Letter Dated June 16, 2016, addressed to the previous Board of Directors
on the remaining task to be completed and appropriate action to be taken.
A) "Best Practices"
B) "Prioritization List"
The Board appointed by Mr. Chard to coordinate with staff on a response to the Mayor Letter
date June 16, 2016. Mr. Chard will bring information back to the full board to take appropriate
action at the October Meeting.
10. Update report by Mr. Hatfield serving as the designated member from the CEDC Board on the
UDC Review Committee.
Mr. Hatfield gave the Board an update on the UDC meeting and what they had discussed.
11. Future agenda items.
The Board wants a presentation from UTSA on the next agenda. The only other item that will be
on this agenda will be the Mayor's Letter.
12. Set a date and Time for next Meeting - Tentatively—October 19, 2017, at 6:00 pm
13. Adjournment of Regular Call Meeting—Mr. Buell made the motion to adjourn the regular meeting
at 7:23 pm. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hetzel. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
14. Call Workshop Meeting to Order— Board took a 10 minutes break before calling the Workshop to
order at 7:32 p.m.
15. Roll Call —AII Board Members were present.
16. Discussion:
A. Discussion and direction on the Marketing Plan & Branding of the Economic Development
Corporation.
No direction was given to staff at this time.
B. Discussion on "Top 20 List".
The Board discussed the "Top 20 List" and given the accomplishments to date and the
foreseeable future they were pleased with the outcome now and in the future.
17. Adjournment of Workshop — Mr. Chard made the motion to adjourn the Workshop at 8:16 PM.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Thies. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
PASSED AND APPD THIS 18T" DAY OF OCTOBER 2017.
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D -avid Petersen
President
Cibolo, EDC