HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_EDAB_06.19.2003MINUTES OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2003
Members Present: Dr. Ronald Swain-Chair, Henry Carr-Vice Chair, Russ Peterman-Secretary, Ralph
Nayman, Tom Crawford, Rick Smith, Joe Pondrom, Ed O’Rourke, Kathy
Heidemann, Henry Boecker
Members Absent: Davidica Blum,
Staff Present: Charlie Walker, Paul Brandenburg, Tina Dunbar
Guests Present: Mark Thomas, Kate Alexander, Gabe Sansing
A. Call to order – 6:30 p.m.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the May 15, 2003, meeting. Minutes unanimously
approved as presented (Motion by Crawford, seconded by Peterman)
C. Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the May 27, 2003, special meeting. Minutes
unanimously approved as presented (Motion by Boecker, seconded by Peterman)
D. Comments from the Chair.
Chair Swain expressed his appreciation to the Commission members for their hard work and participation
on recent Commission issues including their attendance at the Home Depot grand opening.
Executive Session
The Commission voted unanimously that in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government
Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the item listed below will be discussed in closed session and is subject to
action in the regular session that follows. (MOTION by Pondrom, seconded by Peterman)
E. Toyota Marketing Plan
The Commission voted unanimously to return to Open Session. (MOTION by Carr, seconded by Pondrom)
Open Session
F. Action from executive session. No action taken.
G. Discussion and possible action regarding the draft economic development action plan – Paul Brandenburg
Paul Brandenburg presented the latest draft of the economic development action plan and asked the
Commissioners to review and comment on the document within the next two weeks.
H. Presentation and update on Freeport Exemptions – Charlie Walker
Charlie Walker introduced Mark Thomas of Build Texas. Mr. Thomas provided information on the result of
Georgetown’s recent response to the request for proposals from his client known as ProjectBaker. Mr.
Thomas explained that had Georgetown held a triple Freeport exemption we would have received a site
visit from his client. Mr. Thomas went on to explain the details and importance of a triple Freeport
exemption.
I. Presentation on GTECH and Temple economic development department – Henry Carr
Commissioner Carr reported on his meeting with the Temple Economic Corporation and the most recent
GTECH meeting.
J. Discussion and possible action regarding the Funding Research Subcommittee report – Russ Peterman
Commissioner Peterman explained that Georgetown is eligible for the 4a development corporation only.
He recommended that the Commission meet with and gain support from the Georgetown Chamber of
Commerce. Commissioner Peterman further recommended that Paul Brandenburg expand the economic
development action plan to incorporation the Funding Research Subcommittee research and language.
The Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council that it place on the November,
2003, ballot the statutory language to create an economic development 4a corporation and that the City
Council appropriate the program budget of $34,000 to fund said election. (MOTION by Pondrom,
seconded Carr)
K. Report from the Manager of Economic Growth and Planning – Charlie Walker
Charlie Walker presented his report including an update on the economic development brochure.
L. Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and agenda items.
M. Adjourn – 9:30 p.m.