Min EDC 04/18/2019*tX
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT C o a P
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 18, 2019
6:00 P.M.
Minutes
1. Call to Order— Meeting was called to order by President Mr. Petersen at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences — Members Present: Mr. Petersen, Ms. Walker, Mr. Thies, Ms.
Pedde, Mr. Chard, Mr. Hetzel and Mr. Weber; Staff Present: Mr. Luft, Ms. Lee, Mr. Herrera, Mr.
Klein, Ms. Miranda and Ms. Cimics
3. Invocation —Moment of Silence —President Mr. Petersen requested a Moment of Silence.
4. Pledge of Allegiance —All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Oath of Office for Newly Appointed Cibolo Economic Development Corporation Board Members,
Mayor Pro -tem Gibbs gave the Oath of Office to Ms. Pedde.
6. Citizens to be Heard (limit remarks to 3 minutes)
This is the opportunity for visitors and guests 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. (Texas Attorney General Opinion—JC-0169) (Limit of three minutes each)
OTHER THAN A PUBLIC HEARING THIS IS THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY A CITIZEN CAN BE HEARD
DURING THIS MEETING.
All remarks shall be addressed to the Board of Directors as a body, and not to any individual
member thereof.
No citizens signed up to be heard.
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 21, 2019 Board Meeting.
B.) Presentation of the Financial Reports for February 2019.
C.) Presentation of Sales Tax Reports for February 2019.
Mr. Thies made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr. Weber.
For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
8. Presentation, discussion and appropriate action on a request by "The Chamber" (Schertz, Cibolo,
Selma Area) to consider as part of the FY 2019/2020 CEDC Budget to include the cost associated
with Business Director & Visitors Guide.
Maggie Titterington President of the Chamber gave a presentation to the EDC Board. No action
was taken at this time.
9. Discussion, direction and appropriate action relating to a grant application by 1911 Cigars, LLC.
for the Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program for the structure located at 207 South Main
Street in the Old Town/Downtown Business Area. (Mr. Williams)
Mr. Williams the grant applicant did not show -up for this item. Ms. Lee from the EDC Department
briefed the board on grant application. The board decided to table the item as the applicant was
not available to answer question and the numerous errors in his paperwork that was submitted
for the grant.
10. Presentation, discussion, and appropriate action on a draft budget for the Cibolo Economic
Development Corporation FY2019/2020.
Presentation was made by the EDC staff on a draft budget for the EDC for FY 2019/2020. Mr.
Weber made the motion to accept the first draft of the EDC budget as presented. Motion was
seconded by Ms. Walker. 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. Lee presented the Second Quarter Metrics to the EDC Board. The board accepted the
document as presented.
12. Second Reading — WITH ACTION - A Resolution by the Board of Directors of the City of Cibolo
Economic Development Corporation to support future commercial, retail and other economic
activities forthcoming, therefore providing a larger tax base for the City of Cibolo. The Santikos
Cibolo Theater Realty, LLC has applied for economic incentives to promote development of an
entertainment facility within the City of Cibolo for the citizens of Cibolo and for the addition of
employees at their business located in the City. The "Project" will advance economic growth while
also provide for the stimulation of business and commercial activity within the municipality.
Mr. Thies made the motion to approve the Resolution by the Board of Directors of the City of
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation to support future commercial, retail and other
economic activities forthcoming, therefore providing a larger tax base for the City of Cibolo. The
Santikos Cibolo Theater Realty, LLC has applied for economic incentives to promote development
of an entertainment facility within the City of Cibolo for the citizens of Cibolo and for the addition
of employees at their business located in the City. The "Project" will advance economic growth
while also provide for the stimulation of business and commercial activity within the municipality.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Weber. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
13. Discussion and appropriate action authorizing the President of the Cibolo Economic Development
Corporation's Board of Directors to enter into an Economic Incentive Agreement between the City
of Cibolo Economic Development Corporation and Santikos Cibolo Theater Realty, LLC.
Mr. Thies made the motion to authorize the President of the Cibolo Economic Development
Corporation's Board of Directors to enter into an Economic Incentive Agreement between the City
of Cibolo Economic Development Corporation and Santikos Cibolo Theater Realty, LLC. Motion
was seconded by Ms. Walker, For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
14. Discussion, direction and appropriate action of the Board of Directors to consider the Economic
Development staffing needs necessary to meet the current and future level of customer service.
To establish and upgrade a position of Deputy Director and the creation of a Business Retention
& Expansion Specialist pending the process and coordination with the office of the City Manager
and Human Resources.
This item will need to be discussed with Mr. Herrera and Mr. Luft. Job descriptions will need to
be written. No action was taken by the board at this time.
15. Discussion and direction to staff regarding possible policy updates to the Business Improvement
Grant (BIG) program.
Staff presented proposed changes based on comments they have heard from applicants. The
Board was asked to consider the proposed changes over the next few weeks and send their
comments and ideas to EDC staff prior to the May Board Meeting.
16. Set a Date and Time for next Meeting — Next meeting will be May 16, 2019, at 6:00 pm.
17. Adjournment
Mr. Weber made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Thies. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
P SED AND APPRO�" DAY OF MAY 2019.
avid Petersen
President
Economic Development Corporation