Min EDC 11/16/2017cibolo*tx
ECONOMIC 06VULOPMENT c o N i-
200 South Main Street, P.O. Box 826, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Phone: (210) 658-9900 Fax: (210) 658-1687
www.cibolotx.gov
MINUTES
Regular Call Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 South Main, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Thursday, November 16, 2017
6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order— Meeting was called to order by President Petersen at 6:07pm.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences— Members Present: Mr. Petersen, Ms. Walker, Mr. Chard and Mr.
Hetzel; Members Absent: Mr. Buell and Mr. Thies. Mr. Chard made the motion to excuse the
absence of Mr. Buell and Mr. Thies. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hetzel. For: All; Against: None.
Motion carried 4 to 0. Staff Present: Mr. Luft, Ms. Lee and Ms. Cimics
3. Moment of Silence — President Petersen requested 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. — 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 October 18, 2017 Board Meeting.
Mr. Chard made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hetzel.
For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 4 to 0,
7. Consideration and appropriate action regarding a recommendation to the City Council and the
Cibolo Public Facility Corporation to proceed with the Trophy Oak Project.
A.) Briefing and discussion regarding a proposal by the NRP Group regarding a Public
Private Partnership in relation to the Red River development located at FM 78 and
Main Street. (Staff)
B.) NRP Group presentation/discussion regarding the proposed development.
C.) Briefing and discussion by James Plummer, (Special Legal Counsel for the CEDC) will
discuss the legal structure and the Public Facility's role.
After briefings by staff, NRP Group and Special Legal Counsel - Mr. Hetzel made the motion to
recommend to City Council to proceed with the Trophy Oak Project. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Chard. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 4 to 0.
8. Executive Session In Accordance With Section 551.087, Texas Open Meetings Act DELIBERATION
REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS; CLOSED MEETING. This chapter does
not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting: (1) to discuss or deliberate
regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a
business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the
territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting
economic development negotiations; or; (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other
incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1).
A.) Project: Trophy Oak
EDC Board did not go into executive session nor was this item discussed in open session.
9. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board of Directors shall reconvene in open session
and may take action on any matter lawfully discussed in Executive Session.
No action needed.
10. Discussion and appropriate action on a response letter to the Mayor's Letter Dated June 16, 2016,
by the current Board of Directors on the remaining task completed.
A) "Best Practices'
i.e.) Case Study Southlake, Texas as an example.
B) Development of Budget, Timeline & Personnel as directed for an action plan for
implementation.
No action was taken on this item.
11. Discussion, direction and appropriate action relating to the Business Improvement Grant (BIG)
Program grant application by Pure Health & Wellness Chiropractic.
Ms. Walker made the motion to approve the Business Improvement Grant application by Pure
Health & Wellness Chiropractic. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hetzel. For: All; Against: None.
Motion carried 4 to 0.
12. Set a date and Time for next Meeting —January 18, 2018, at 6:00 pm
13. Adjournment— Mr. Hetzel made the motion to adjourn at 7:59Pm. Motion was seconded by Ms.
Walker. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 4 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED 18T" DAY OF JANUARY 2018.
David Petersen
President
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation