HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_EDAB_02.26.2007MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2007
Members Present: Rick Smith, Tom Crawford, Ralph Nayman, Bob Weimer, Roy Jones,
Darrick McGill, Conchita Gusman
Members Absent:
Staff Present: Mark Thomas, Tina Dunbar, George Gomez
A. Call to order – meeting called to order at 10:30 a.m.
B. Discussion and possible action on the minutes from the November 13, 2006 meeting Unanimously
Approved (motion Nayman, Weimer second).
C. Discussion and possible action to make recommendations to the City Council regarding the review
of the City of Georgetown’s current Principles for Economic Development Incentives.
After a review of the document, Chair Smith asked all Members to send all suggestions and
comments to staff.
D. Discussion and possible action regarding EDAB Mission Statement.
Chair Smith asked Members to review the document and send comments and suggestions to
staff.
E. Presentation, discussion and possible action regard Board Member reports.
Chair Smith explained that he would this item to be a part of all regular meeting agendas. He
went on to explain that Members are not expected to give reports at every meeting. When
members do have a report, Chair Smith asked that they notify staff prior to the meeting.
Reports: Weimer – discussed downtown retail activity. Jones – provided information on his
research for low interest loans/USDA loans for infrastructure. Gusman – presented her plan of
action and suggestions for Members to uses in meetings with city leaders.
F. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding staff report.
Mark Thomas provided information on the biotech center and activity by biotech companies.
He also provided an update on Project Fortress and the activity of the Department’s retention
program.
G. Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and agenda items
The next meeting will be held in April
H. Adjourn – 1:30 (motion Nayman, second Weimer)
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Rick Smith, Chair
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Bob Weimer, Secretary