Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDAB_Agenda&Minutes_2002Notice of Meeting of the Economic Development Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, December 5, 2002 The Economic Development Commission will meet on Thursday, December 5, 2002 at 06:30 PM in the Development Services Conference Room, located at 904 South Main Street, Georgetown, Texas. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Economic Development Commission Members: Call to Order at 06:30 PM Open Session A.Call to order. B.Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes from the October 23, 2002, meeting. C.Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes from the November 21, 2002, meeting. Executive Session 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. D.Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Discussion of commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that seeks to locate, stay, or expand in or near the City, and to deliberate any offers of financial or other incentives to the business prospect. Open Session E.Action from executive session. F.Discussion and possible action regarding the election of Commission officers. G.Discussion and possible action regarding the Commission retreat. H.Discussion and possible action regarding incentives. I.Report from the Chairman – Gordon Baker J.Report from the Manager of Economic Growth and Planning – Charlie Walker K.Discussion and possible action regarding agenda items for the next meeting of the Commission. L.Adjourn CERTIFICATE OF POSTINGCERTIFICATE OF POSTINGCERTIFICATE OF POSTINGCERTIFICATE OF POSTING Certificate of Posting I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2002, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Sandra Lee, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Economic Development Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, December 5, 2002 The Economic Development Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , December 5, 2002. Board Members Present: Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Minutes Regular Meeting City of Georgetown Economic Development Commission Special Meeting of December 5, 2002 MINUTES Members Present:Gordon Baker, ChairDaniel Vasquez Rick SmithDavidica Blum Kathryn HeidemannJoe Pondrom Henry BoeckerRuss Peterman Henry CarrDr. Ronald Swain Members Absent:Edward O’Rourke Staff Present:Charlie WalkerTina Dunbar Following verification that a QUORUM was present, Chair Baker called the Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. DISCUSSION was held regarding the minutes from the October 23 and November 21, 2002, meetings. On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Pondrom and seconded by Commissioner Carr, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the October 23, 2002, minutes. On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Heidemann and seconded by Commissioner Swain, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the November 21, 2002, minutes. DISCUSSION was held regarding the election of Commission officers. Currently, Commissioner Carr is serving as the Secretary and the position of Vice Chair is vacant. On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Boecker and seconded by Commissioner Carr, the Commission voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Swain as Vice Chair of the Commission. DISCUSSION was held regarding the Commission retreat. Previously, the Commission had discussed holding the retreat in January or early February. The terms of several Commissioners will expire in January and City Council will appoint new Commissioners, therefore, the Commission will not hold a retreat until the new Commission is appointed. DISCUSSION was held regarding the draft Principles for Economic Development Incentives. Following discussion, on a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Peterman and seconded by Commissioner Heidemann, the Commission voted unanimously to accept the Principles with the changes and forward the document to the City Manager. Chairman Baker reported on Commission issues such as member term limits, public relations, and communication with City Council. Charlie Walker presented the staff report. DISCUSSION was held regarding agenda items for the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Notice of Meeting of the Economic Development Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, November 21, 2002 The Economic Development Commission will meet on Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 06:30 PM in the Development Services Conference Room, located at 904 South Main Street, Georgetown, Texas. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Economic Development Commission Members: Call to Order at 06:30 PM Open Session A.Call to order. B.Discussion and possible action regarding working group activities. C.Discussion and possible action regarding the business retention and recruitment contract. Executive Session 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. B.Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Discussion of commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that seeks to locate, stay, or expand in or near the City, and to deliberate any offers of financial or other incentives to the business prospect. Open Session C.Action from executive session. D.Adjourn Certificate of Posting I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2002, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Sandra Lee, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Economic Development Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, November 21, 2002 The Economic Development Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , November 21, 2002. Board Members Present: Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Minutes Regular Meeting MINUTES Members Present:Gordon Baker, ChairDaniel Vasquez Rick SmithEdward O’Rourke Kathryn HeidemannJoe Pondrom Henry BoeckerRuss Peterman Henry CarrDr. Ronald Swain Members Absent:Davidica Blum Staff Present:Paul BrandenburgCharlie Walker Tina Dunbar Following verification that a QUORUM was present, Chair Baker called the Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. DISCUSSION was held regarding the Commission working groups. The Commission agreed to disband the working groups at this time and look at the possibility of creating different groups after the first of the year. DISCUSSION was held regarding the business retention and recruitment contractor. Paul Brandenburg presented the draft contract for review and comment. Mr. Brandenburg also presented a draft organizational chart. On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Swain and seconded by Commissioner Pondrom, the Commission voted unanimously to accept this contract for professional services and extend commendations to staff for developing such a fine contract. Further, to recommend this contract with changes to City Council. DISCUSSION was held regarding the December meeting of the Commission. Due to the holidays, the Commission agreed to hold its December meeting on Thursday the 5th instead of the regularly scheduled meeting date, Thursday the 19th. DISCUSSION was held regarding agenda items for the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.