HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_EDAB_10.16.2003MINUTES OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2003
Members Present: Dr. Ronald Swain-Chair, Henry Carr-Vice Chair, Russ Peterman -
Secretary, Ralph Nayman, Joe Pondrom, Kathy Heidemann, Henry
Boecker, Josh McClure
Members Absent: Tom Crawford, Rick Smith, Ed O’Rourke,
Staff Present: Mark Thomas, Tina Dunbar
Guests Present: Gordon Baker, Beverly Silas
A. Call to order - A quorum being present the meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the October 2, 2003, special meeting.
Minutes for the October 2, 2003, special meeting were unanimously approved (MOTION by
Nayman, seconded by Boecker)
C. Comments from the Chair.
Chair Swain introduced and led the Commission in welcoming Josh McClure to the Commission.
Commissioner McClure was selected by City Council to replace Davidica Blum who resigned due
to increased workload with her employer.
D. Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development – no executive session.
E. Action from executive session. No action taken.
F. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission membership – no action taken.
G. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding Envision Central Texas.
Gordon Baker introduced the Envision Central Texas project and the Executive Director, Beverly
Silas. Ms. Silas gave a presentation including the history of the Envision program in other areas
of the country, the work to date completed by Envision Central Texas, the final data to be
collected, and the plan to present the data to participating communities.
H. Discussion and possible action regarding Council workshop.
Commissioners expressed their impressions of the workshop including Carlton Schwab’s
performance and impact on Council. Further discussion was held on the set up of the room and
how it did not facilitate the Commission’s intended plan for the workshop.
I. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding GTEC - Henry Carr
Commissioner Carr reported on the progress of GTEC projects – Rivery service road complete;
U-turn at Williams Drive is underway; Rivery bridge should be complete the first week of
November; and the sidewalk improvement contract has been awarded.
J. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding liaison reports – Ron Swain, Henry Carr,
Tom Crawford, Rick Smith, Ed O’Rourke, Russ Peterman
Commissioners representing the City at regional economic development meetings reported on
the activities of the regional organizations. Commissioner McClure will begin reporting on the
Main Street Board activities.
K. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding staff report – Mark Thomas
Mark Thomas presented a recent request for proposal to show the Commission exactly “what
they look like” and then he explained our response process. Mark Thomas also suggested that
the Commission form a Retention Subcommittee to work with local business. Further,
explanation was given regarding the City’s hiring process and time line for posting the Marketing
position.
L. Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and agenda items.
M. Adjourn – 8:15 p.m.