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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