HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_EDAB_06.24.2004MINUTES OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2004
Members Present: Rick Smith, Tom Crawford, Joe Pondrom, Kathy Heidemann, Ralph
Nayman, Jim Hensley, Lynne Dison
Members Absent: Ed O’Rourke, Dr. Ronald Swain, Conchita Gusman, Josh McClure
Staff Present: Mark Thomas, George Gomez, 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 May 20, 2004, meeting.
Commissioner Nayman suggested that Item K should not contain names of Commissioners absent
from the meeting even though they were listed on the agenda. MOTION Heidemann, seconded
Crawford to accept minutes with change in item K (unanimously approved).
C. Comments from the Chair.
Chair Smith reported on his actions in regard to the ethics ordinance including conversations with
the Mayor and attendance at last week’s council meeting. He believes most of the questions and
concerns voiced by the commission at our May meeting where addressed by Council.
D. Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development – no executive session.
E. Action from executive session – none.
F. Discussion and possible action on 4A sales tax – Mark Thomas
Mark reported on the recent 4A sales tax training seminal he attended. Mark has talked with many
of our council members about the possibility of a 4A corporation in Georgetown. He believes
they are ready to have serious discussions and possibly bring a 4A item to the voters by
November. Mark will make a presentation to City Council on July 13 and prepare council to vote
on the issue.
G. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding staff report – Mark Thomas
Mark introduced George Gomez who has just begun working with the department as Economic
Development Program Specialist.
Mark reported on his attendance with the Greater Austin Chamber and the State economic
development department at the BIO Tech conference in San Francisco. Many contacts were made
including two prospects.
Mark reported on his recent marketing trip as part of the Austin regional partnership to Tier 2
suppliers in Indiana and Kentucky. With three other ED professionals from the region, he visited
six Tier 2 suppliers and the Toyota plant in Georgetown, KY.
Mark reported on the retention/expansion program now underway by the Georgetown Chamber
and the City’s ED department.
H. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding subcommittee reports
No reports
I. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding liaison reports
Airport noise study & master plan – Commissioner Heidemann reported that there has been no
activity. A technical meeting is to be scheduled.
Main Street Board – Mark Thomas reported on the branding program and search for an
advertising/marketing company to develop a brand for the City.
Williamson County Sports Complex – Commissioner Crawford reported on the projects progress.
J. Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and agenda items
K. Adjourn – 8:10 p.m.
