Min EDC 08/20/2020 abolo•tx
xcoxowm ervnxvxxxv�o a o
200 Sohn Main Sheet,P.O.am 826,Cibolo,Texas 70108
Phone:(210)658-9900 Fax:(210)658-1607
Regular Call Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
200 South Main, Cibolo,Texas 78108
August 20, 2020
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order by President Mr.Thies at 6:30p.m.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences-AII members were present-Mr.Thies, Ms.Walker, Mr. Hamann,
Mr. Mattingly, Mr.Gardner and Mr. Montegue.
3. Invocation—Moment of Silence- Mr.Thies asked for 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 provided. 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 30 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.gov or text 210-514-3495 before 6:30 p.m.the date of the meeting.
Mr.Thies advised that Mayor Boyle authorized 15-20 allowed to be in attendance in the chambers
for this meeting.
There were no Citizens to be heard.
6. Consent Agenda—Consent Items(General Items)
(All items listed below are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board of Directors
and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
board member so requests,in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will
be considered as part of the order of business.)
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.
D. Timeline of staff response to COVID-19 and resources to Cibolo businesses.
Mr. Thies made note of the correct dates on items A-C. Item A-July 23, 2020, item B-lune 2020
and item C-June 2020. With those changes Motion to approve by Mr.Allen and seconded by
Mr. Montegue. Motion carried 6-0.
7. Discussion/Action
A. Presentation, discussion, and appropriate action to consider a Business Improvement Grant in
the amount of$5,969.99 for Verve Pie as part of the eligible FM 78 Corridor area. (Ms. Messina
and Mr. Liguori)
Mr.Thies requested to postpone this item. Motion was made by Ms. Walker and seconded by
Mr. Hamann. Motion carried 6-0.
B. Presentation,discussion,and appropriate action to consider a time extension to the Sons of EHS,
LLC Business Improvement Grant previously approved by the Board of Directors on October 22,
2018 in the amount of$10,000.00.
Mr.Schlather was asked what the delays were in the project and how much time did he think it
would take to complete construction. He stated that they were unfamiliar with the process and
that they were having personnel issues and had recently fired their Project Manager.
Ms. Walker motioned to approve the extension with the understanding that if they did not
complete the project that they would need to apply for a new grant. Motion was seconded by
Mr.Gardner. Motion carried 6-0.
C. Discussion, direction and appropriate action to update the guidelines and parameters of the
Business Improvement Grant(BIG)Program for FY 2020-2021 based on the acceptance from the
Board of Directors which retains and promotes economic development in accordance with state
statue.
Mr. Hamann made the motioned to approve with changes to item C to read: permit to be
submitted by Contractor or vendor on official letterhead and item D to be changed from property
owner to business owner(s). Motion was seconded by Ms.Walker. Motion carried 6-0.
D. Discussion, direction and appropriate action regarding resources to support Cibolo businesses
affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the purchase of PPE and sanitation supplies or the
creation of a Business Assistance Grant program in accordance with state statue.(Staff)
Motion was made by Mr. Hamann to approve option 1 and provide up to $30,000.00 in EDC
savings to provide PPE and sanitation supplies to exclude thermometers to the forty-four (44)
local business that responded to the survey. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner. Motion carried
6-0.
E. Presentation and discussion on EDC metrics for the period April-June 2020.
Ms. Lee from the ED Staff gave a presentation on the metrics for the period April-lune 2020. No
action was taken.
F. Discussion,direction,and/or appropriate action on establishing a policy for adding businesses to
the Cibolo Business Directory.
Motion was made by Mr. Hamann to approve polity with the following changes made: that
Homes based and Multi level direct businesses be combined and that a business can qualify if
the business is registered with the State with a Cibolo address or registered with the City or 51%
of their business is in Cibolo. Motion was seconded by Mr. Montegue. Motion carried 6-0.
G. Discussion and direction to staff on advertising Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the following
professional studies to begin in FY 21: IH-30 Corridor Study and update to the FM 78 Corridor
Study. (Mr.Thies and Ms. Lee)
Mr. Gardner made recommendation that staff go out for bids for all three processional studies.
He also recommended that pricing added to the solicitation.
H. Discussion,direction and/or appropriate action on the recommendations of the subcommittees
review of the current Bylaws.
This item was tabled and will be brought back to the next meeting.
8. Executive Session
The EDC Board of Directors will meet in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Government
Code Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney and Section 551.087 Regarding Economic
Development and Section 551.074 Personnel matters to Discuss:
A. Discussion regarding Economic Development negotiations. (No action taken)
B. Discussion regarding Interlocal Agreement and EDC Director position.(Cancelled)
Economic Development Corporation went into Executive Session on item A only at 8:17p.m.
9. Open Session
Reconvene into Regular Session and take/or give direction or action,if necessary,on items discussed
in Executive Session.
Economic Development Corporation reconvened into regular session at 9:21p.m. No action taken.
10. Items for Future Agendas: No items at this time.
11. Set a Date and Time for next Meetine— Next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2020 at 6:30
p.m.
12. Adiournment: Motion was made by Ms. Walker. Motion was seconded by Mr. Montague. Motion
carried".
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2020
art hie
President
Economic Development Corporation