HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_EDAB_12.18.2003MINUTES OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2003
Members Present: Dr. Ronald Swain-Chair, Henry Carr-Vice Chair, Russ Peterman -
Secretary, Joe Pondrom, Kathy Heidemann, Rick Smith, Ed
O’Rourke
Members Absent: Ralph Nayman, Henry Boecker, Josh McClure, Tom Crawford
Guests Present: Gabe Sansing, Mark Bobinger
Staff Present: Mark Thomas, Tina Dunbar
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 November 20, 2003,
meeting. Minutes unanimously approved (MOTION by Pondrom, seconded by Carr)
C. Comments from the Chair.
Chair Swain congratulated Mark and thanked the Commission members for their work on
the TASUS project. Swain reminded the Commission members with expiring terms of the
need to reapply.
D. Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development – no executive
session.
E. Action from executive session – no action taken.
F. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding staff report – Mark Thomas
Mark Thomas discussed TASUS project step by step, how we were successful, how the
project was unusual, and how it compares to “usual” project process. Commissioners
asked about the next step for TASUS and Mr. Thomas explained the process of taking
TASUS through planning and development. He then went on to describe how we will
handle the next project. Mr. Thomas also discussed the “Marketing” position and how he
believes the job description should be reassessed. On a MOTION by Heidemann
seconded by Pondrom, the Commission voted unanimously to direct the ED Director to
formulate “talking points” to present to the City Manager regarding the Planning and
Development Services process through which TASUS must now go and the possible
reclassification of the ED marketing position.
G. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Commission retreat.
Chair Swain asked members of the Commission to submit their ideas and suggestions for
the retreat to Commissioner Carr. The proposed retreat agenda will be submitted at the
January meeting. Two possible retreat dates were identified, February 14 and 28.
Selection will depend on when the City Council appoints any new Commissioners.
H. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding subcommittee reports
Item deferred.
I. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding liaison reports
O’Rourke reported on the progress of the TDOT Regional Airport. Carr reported on
recent activities of the GTEC Board and legislative changes to 4a/4b. Heidemann
reported on the Georgetown Airport noise study.
J. Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and agenda items.
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
K. Adjourn – 8:50 p.m.