Min EDC 11/17/2022 ciboln4x
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT , -
200 South Main Street P.O.Boz 826,Cibolo,Texas 78108
Phone:(210)658-9900 Fm:(210)658-1687
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Regular Call Meeting
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S.MAIN
NOVEMBER 17,2022
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order by Mr.Thies at 6:32 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences—Members Present: Mr. Thies, Ms. Walker, Ms. Qaiyyim, Mr.
Mattingly,and Mr.Triesch. Member Absent:Mr.Fournier.
3. Invocation—Moment of Silence—Mr.Thies called for a Moment of Silence.
4. Pledge of Allegiance—All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Public Hearin
The Cibolo Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing related to the
expenditure of the Corporation's funds for on-site improvements for businesses to promote or
develop new or expanded business enterprises ("Business Improvement Grant Project") at 170
Buffalo Place and 302 N Main Street,both in Cibolo,Texas.
Mr.Thies opened the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. No one wish to speak on this item and Mr.Thies
closed the public hearing at 6:34 p.m.
6. Citizens to be Heard(limit remarks to 3 minutes)
This is the only time during the CEDC Board 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-In Roster prior to the
start of the meeting. 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 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 of Directors 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 or forced 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 Cibolo EDC 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 the date of the meeting.
No one signed up to speak at Citizens to be Heard.
7. Presentations
A. Presentation to Dustin Morris in appreciation of his contributions to the Cibolo Economic
Development Corporation.
Mr. Thies on behalf of the EDC Board presented Dustin Morris a plaque for his service to
Economic Development Corporation.
8. 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 October 20,2022,Regular Call Meeting.
B. Presentation,discussion, and acceptance of Financial and Sales Tax Reports for August 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 October
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:
9. Agenda Items for Individual Consideration
A. Presentation, discussion, and/or possible action regarding a Business Improvement Grant
(BIG) application for up to $10,000 reimbursed for on-site improvements for a new business
locating at 170 Buffalo Place.
Mr.Triesch made the motion to approve a Business Improvement Grant(BIG)application for
up to$10,000 reimbursed for on-site improvements for a new business locating at 170 Buffalo
Place.Motion was seconded by Ms.Qaiyyim. For:All;Against:None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
B. Presentation, discussion, and/or possible action regarding a Business Improvement Grant
(BIG) application for up to $10,000 reimbursed for on-site improvements for an existing
business located at 302 N Main Street.
Ms. Walker made the motion to approve a Business Improvement Grant(BIG)application for
up to$10,000 reimbursed for on-site improvements for an existing business located at 302 N
Main Street. Motion was seconded by Ms.Qaiyyim. For:All;Against:None. Motion carried
5to0.
C. Presentation,discussion,and/or direction involving allocating budget funds to create marketing
videos.
Ms. Lee gave a presentation and the EDC Board discussed this item. The board decided to
look at this item in next year's budget.
D. Discussion,direction, or possible action on issuing a Request for Proposals(RFP)to contract
with a qualified consultant for the creation of an I1-1-10 Corridor Plan.
Mr. Mattingly made the motion to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to contract with a
qualified consultant for the creation of an IH-10 Corridor Plan contingent on Procurement and
Legal comments. Motion was seconded by Mr. Triesch. For: All; Against: None. Motion
carried 5 to 0.
E. Discussion and appointment of up to three members to a subcommittee to evaluate future
proposals received as a result of the CEDC advertising an RFP for the IH-10 Corridor Plan.
The Board appointed Mr.Thies,Ms.Qaiyyim,and Mr.Mattingly to a subcommittee to evaluate
future proposals received as a result of the CEDC advertising an RFP for the IH-10 Corridor
Plan.
F. 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.
Mr. Thies commented that the voters did approve council looking at a land swap. There still
negotiations that need to take place between the EDC and City Council.
G. Discussion and appointment of up to three members to a subcommittee to collaborate on work
and ideas regarding the potential conveyance or transfer of land between the Cibolo EDC and
the City of Cibolo.
The following individuals volunteered to service on a subcommittee to collaborate on work
and ideas regarding the potential conveyance or transfer of land between the Cibolo EDC and
the City of Cibolo. Mr. Thies, Mr. Mattingly,and Mr.Triesch.
10. Items for Future Agendas—Mr.Thies would like to setup meetings with the different partners that
the Economic Development has with different groups and organizations for this fiscal year.
11. Set a Date and Time for the next Meeting— January 26,2022,at 6:30 p.m.
12. Adjournment— Ms. Walker made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Motion was
seconded by Ms. Qaiyyim. For:All;Against:None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
PAS,#D AND APPROVED THIS 26TH DAY OF JANUARY 2023.
aoberts
President
Economic Development Corporation