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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_EDAB_03.21.2002Page 1 of 2 City of Georgetown Economic Development Commission Meeting of March 21, 2002 MINUTES Members Present: Ann Clarke Snell Daniel Vasquez Kathryn Heidemann Henry Carr Edward O’Rourke Joe Pondrom Davidica Blum Russ Peterman Members Absent: Paula Boggs, Chair Gordon Baker Dr. Ronald Swain Staff Present: Charles Walker Tina Morris Following verification that a QUORUM was present, Commissioner Snell called the Meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. DISCUSSION was held on the minutes from the February 21, 2002, meeting. On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Heidemann and seconded by Commissioner Vasquez, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2002, meeting. Commission members introduced themselves and gave a brief explanation of their interest in Georgetown and this Commission. DISCUSSION was held on the appointment of Commission officers. It was stated that Gordon Baker served as vice chair for the 2001 Commission and the office of secretary was vacant. The election of a secretary was deferred to the next meeting. Following discussion, on a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Heidemann and seconded by Commissioner Vasquez, the Commission voted unanimously to elect Gordon Baker at vice chair of the Commission. DISCUSSION was held on Commission working groups. Charlie Walker and Commission Snell gave new Commission members a brief history the GIF, the first EDC and its plan, the current working groups, and relationship between this Commission and other City Commissions. New Commissioners asked for information on the history of development in Georgetown, the Century Plan, and the ERA Downtown Retail Master Plan. Commissioners suggested inviting Renee Hanson to attend the next meeting and give a report on the Plans and the history of development. Due to the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair, no action was taken on this item. It was suggested that working group assignments be discussed at the Commission retreat. DISCUSSION was held on a Commission retreat. Charlie Walker explained Commissioner Boggs plan for the retreat. The retreat will be held on a Saturday when the speaker Commissioner Boggs invited to the retreat can attend. Charlie Walker informed the Commission that Commissioner Boggs would like to hold the retreat in April. Page 2 of 2 Staff presented the revised by-laws to the Commission. Tina Dunbar explained that these by-laws were virtually identical to the old by-laws. These by-laws incorporate the correction in the Commission’s ordinance and follow the City Council’s format for Commission by-laws. On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Pondrom and seconded by Commissioner Heidemann, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the new by-laws. Charlie Walker explained the process of the Commission’s search for a business recruitment and retention contractor. Mr. Walker presented copies of proposals that were sent in response to our request for proposals. Mr. Walker explained that he had scored the proposals with his internal score sheet and he would now like the commissioners to review and judge the proposals. DISCUSSION was held on the proposals. Commissioners stated that they would prefer to have common scoring criteria when judging the proposals. Commissioners asked Mr. Walker’s to provide his score sheet for their use in judging the proposals. In addition, Commissioners would like Mr. Walker to give a brief evaluation of each of the proposals. On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Peterman and seconded by Commissioner O’Rourke, the Commission voted unanimously to review the proposals utilizing Mr. Walker’s score sheet and receive Mr. Walker’s evaluation of the proposals before or at the next regular Commission meeting. With this information, the Commission will take action to make a recommendation to City Council. Charlie Walker presented his staff report including the development codes, the website, and the Texas Trails Monument. DISCUSSION was held on possible agenda items for the next regular meeting of the Commission. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.