Min EDC 07/23/2020 abolo* tx
ECONOMIC ENVELOPMENT
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,July 23, 2020
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order by President Mr.Thies at 6:00 pm.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences—The following members were present: Mr.Thies, Mr. Gardner, Mr.
Hamann, Ms. Walker, Mr. Montegue and Mr. Mattingly; Staff Present: Ms. Lee, Ms. Cimics and Mr.
Morris.
3. Moment of Silence—Mr.Thies requested a Moment of Silence from all those in attendance.
4. Pledge of Allegiance—All those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be Heard (limit remarks to 3 minutes)
This is the only time during the Economic Development Corporation Meeting that a citizen can
address the EDC. It is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the EDC on any issue to
include agenda items.All visitors wishing to speak must fill out the Sign-In Roster prior to the start of
the meeting.The EDC may not debate any non-agenda issue, nor may any action be taken on any
non-agenda issue at this time; however,the EDC may present any factual response to items brought
up by citizens. (Attorney General Opinion—JC-0169) (Limit of three minutes each.) All remarks shall
be addressed to the EDC as a body,and not to any individual member thereof. Public criticism of the
EDC or any action, policy, program or service provided by the EDC is not prohibited. However, any
person making personal,impertinent,or slanderous remarks to individual members of the EDC while
addressing the EDC may be requested to leave the meeting. DUE TO THE GOVERNOR'S
DECLARATION WE CANNOT HAVE MORE THAN 10 PEOPLE IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING
THIS MEETING.This meeting is livestreamed. If anyone would like to make comments on any
matter regarding the EDC or an agenda item and have this item read at this meeting please email
pcimics@cibolotx.xov or text 210-514-3495 before 5:30pm the date of the meeting.
There were no individuals that sign-up to be heard and no citizens sent emails or text messages to
be read at the meeting.
6. Policy Briefing by City Secretary.
Ms. Cimics the City Secretary went over the Council Policy's that were recently approved by Council.
All members signed for a copy of both policies that were discussed.
7. 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 17, 2020, Board Meeting.
B.) Presentation of the Financial Reports for May 2020.
C.) Presentation of Sales Tax Reports for May 2020.
Mr. Montegue made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Gardner. For:All;Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
8. Discussion, direction, and/or appropriate action regarding an analysis of the expected costs
associated with changing the reporting/direction structure staff and separating the Economic
Development Corporation from the City of Cibolo for supplies,services,real estate,and similar items.
This item was briefed by the President Mr. Thies. The Board went over the proposed points of
consideration for the EDC Organizational Structure. To include the following:
a. The ED Staff will stay as City Employees.
b. The ED Director is responsible to the EDC Board and the Directors appraisal will be
completed by the EDC Board with input from the City Manager.
c. The ED Director reports to the City Manger for general direction and collaboration.
d. The ED Director will be open for collaboration between the City, the Board and the
Council.
e. The ED Director will be obligated for engagement of the Council in the EDC roadmap.
d. The ED Director will work closely with the EDC Board and will be open to discussion with
City Council to encourage flow of ideas. Direction will be given by the EDC Board.
e. The ED Director will be available to appear before the City Council with a 2-week written
request.
f. The ED Director will continue to provide a biweekly report and the Director or Board
President will continue to provide a quarterly metrics presentation.
These proposed points will be presented to City Council at a upcoming City Council Meeting.
9. Discussion and direction to staff on pursuing additional training opportunities for EDC Board
Members.
Ms. Lee briefed this item to the EDC Board.The Board did agree that this would be beneficial training
and to have Ms. Lee pursue setting dates for the presentations. Ms. Lee will work with the City
Secretary of some dates for the workshops.
10. Discussion, direction and/or appropriate action on the recommendations of the subcommittees
review of the current Bylaws.
This item was postponed.
11. Set a Date and Time for next Meeting—The next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2020, at 6:30
pm.
12. Adjournment
Ms. Walker made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 pm. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Hamann. For:All;Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
PAS t1JA APPROVED THIS 20TH DAY OF AUGUST 2020.
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President