Min EDC 07/07/2022 Special Cf _ *' X
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT C O-R'P.
200 South Main Street,P.O.Boz 826,Cibolo,Texas 78108
Phone:(210)65879900 Fax:(210)658=1687
www:cibolotcgov
Special Call Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S.MAIN
JULY 7,2022
6:30.P.M.
MINUTES
L :Call to.Order—Meeting was called to order by President Mr. Thies
2. Roll`Call and Excused Absences —Members.Present:.Mr. Thies, Ms.Walker,"Ms. Qaiyyim, Mr.
.Fournier, and Mr. Triesch; Members Absent: Mr. Mattingly. . Ms. Walker made.-the motion to
excuse the absent of Mr. Mattingly. Motion was.seconded by Mr. Triesch. For: All; Against:
None. Motion carried 5 to,0:
3. .Invocation—'Moment:of Silence-Mr.Thies ask for a Moment of Silence.
4. Pledge of Alle igiance—.All'in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. .
5. Citizens to be Heard(limit remarks to 3 minutes)
This is the only time during the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation Meeting that a citizen
can address,the Board:of Directors.It is the.opportunity for visitors and guests to address the Board
of Directors on any issue to include agenda items. All visitors wishing to speak must fill 'out the
Sign-ln Roster prior to the start of the meeting:The Board_of Directors may not debate any non-
agenda issue,.nor may any action betaken on any non-agenda issue at this time;however,the Board
Of Directors 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 Board of
Directors as a body. Remarks may also be addressed to any individual member of the Board so
long as the remarks are (i) about matters. of local public concern and (ii) not disruptive to,the
meeting or threatening to the member or any attendee. Any person violating-this policy may be
requested to leave the meeting, but.no person may be requested to.leave orforced to.leave the
meeting because of the viewpoint expressed.This meeting is livestreamed. If anyone would like to
make comments on any matter regarding the City of Cibolo or on an agenda item and have this
item read at this meeting, please email:pcimics@cibolotx.gov and vchapman@cibolotx.gov or
telephone 210-566-6111 before 5:00 pm on the date of the meeting.
No individuals sign up to speak during this item.
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 individually.)
A. Discussion and approval of Minutes for the May 19,2022,Regular Call Meeting.
B: Presentation, discussion, and acceptance of Financial and Sales Tax Reports for March 2022.
C. Presentation, discussion, and approval.of Reimbursement to:the City of Cibolo.General Fund
for staff time working on Cibolo Economic Development Corporation projects for May 2022.
Mr. Triesch made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by MS:
Walker.. For: All; Against:None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
-7. Agenda Items for Individual Consideration
A. Presentation, discussion, direction, and/or possible action involving the Cibolo EDC 590 W
FM 78 project, property,:buildings, equipment, facilities, infrastructure, improvements,plans,
development, expenditures,and all requirements to undertake the project.
Working with the Attorney on this item. This presentation and discussion will be on the agenda
in August.
B. Discussion, direction,and/or possible action for the Board-appointed member participating on
the Master Planning Committee.
The Master Plan Committee has not set a:date for the first meeting.This item will be a recurring
so Mt. Mattingly the EDC representative can bring back information and get feedback from
the EDC to carry forward to the Master Plan Committee:
C. Presentation, discussion, direction, and/or possible action on recommendations made by the
Corporation's attorney regarding the Corporation's bylaws.
Minor changes were needed. Both the EDC and City Attorney have looked at the changes and
recommendthat it be forward to the City Council for approval. Ms. Walker made the motion
to forward the Corporation's bylaws to City Council. Motion was.seconded by Mr. Fournier.
For: All;Against:None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
D. Discussion, direction, and/or possible action regarding partnering with Jody Holland Training
on a training seminar ori`How to Read Anyone in 10 Seconds or.Less and Connect!'.
Mr.Morris will get more inform-ation,such as the cost. He will also talk with the City Manager
then bring the item back for the EDC Board to consider.
B. Discussion, direction, and/or.possible action regarding the pursuit of electric vehicle (EV).
chargers and lighting in the Cibolo EDC-owned downtown parking lot.
The Board discussed this item and decided to move forward with the.lighting plan. They also
would.like to have a representative from.GVEC come to the board to provide more information.
They would like to look at a possible cost share plan and a Power-Up Grant.
F. Discussion and/or direction regarding the Cibolo EDC's interest'in applying for GVEC's Power,
Up Grant.
Mr: Morris briefed the Board on the grant. He informed the Board that the grant.is up to a
maximum of$20,000 and the.Board would be required a 20%.matching fund. The-grant is not.
due until February so they have time:to decide want project they would like to submit for this
grant. This item will be brought back for further discussion on future agendas.
G. Discussion; direction;and/or action on approving an FY'2023 budget for the Cibolo Economic
Development Corporation subject to Cibolo City Council's final approval.
The Board reviewed the-FY2023 budget and made a.few changes. They moved the FM 78
Corridor Study which was $35,000 to nexi.year's budget and increase the Strategic Plan from
$75,000 to $100,000.00. The Board will leave the FM I=10.Study in the budget:but ask Mt.
Morris to see if the city was willing to do a cost share. Ms.Walker made the motion to approve
the FY2023 budget with the changes. Motion was seconded by Mr.Triesch: For:All;Against:.
None. Motion carried 5 to 0..
8. Items for Future Agendas-The Board would like.to discuss.-the EDC parking lot,that is located on'..
Main Street. In October timeframe the Board would like to have the different partnerships the EDC
has'to come to the meeting and:give a brief presentation. Board would`also like to see if the
businesses that they have a partnership with have meetings they can attend.
9. Set-a Date and.Time for the next Meeting—August 18,2022, at 6:30 p.m.
10: Adjournment - Ms. Walker made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Triesch.. For: All;against;None. Motion carried 5 to 0._
PA SED AND APPROVED THIS 18TH.DAY OF AUGUST 2022.
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Robe Thies
President-.
Economic Development Corporation