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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDAB_Agenda&Minutes_2006Notice of Meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, November 13, 2006 The Economic Development Advisory Board will meet on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 11:00 PM in the meeting room at Romeo's Italian Grill, 701 S. Main Street, Georgetown, TX 78262. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Economic Development Advisory Board Members: Rick Smith, Tom Crawfort, Robert Weimer, Conchita Gusman, Roy Jones, Darrick McGill, Ralph Nayman Call to Order at 11:00 PM A.Call to order. B.Discussion and possible action on the minutes from the July 12, 2006 meeting – Rick Smith C.Discussion and possible action on the Board Bylaws – Rick Smith D.Discussion and possible action on the election of Board Officers – Rick Smith E.Discussion and possible action regarding the Organization Plan – Rick Smith F.Discussion and possible action regarding Board activity – Rick Smith G.Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding staff report – Mark Thomas H.Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and agenda items I.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 _________________, 2006, 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 Monday, November 13, 2006 The Economic Development Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Monday , November 13, 2006. Board Members Present: Rick Smith, Tom Crawford, Ralph Nayman, Robert Weimer, Conchita Gusman, Roy Jones Board Members Absent: Derrick McGill Staff Present: Mark Thomas, Tina Dunbar Minutes Regular Meeting A.Call to order – meeting called to order at 11:30 a.m. B.Discussion and possible action on the minutes from the July 12, 2006 meeting – MOTION Weimer, second Jones to approve upon correction of spelling of McGill’s name (unanimously APPROVED). C.Discussion and possible action on the Board Bylaws – Chair Smith led the Board in discussion on Board Bylaws with emphasis on the roles of Board Members. Member terms and expiration dates were also discussed - MOTION McGill, second Nayman (unanimously APPROVED). D.Discussion and possible action on the election of Board Officers – Rick Smith Chair Smith asked for volunteers or nominations for the Vice Chair and Secretary positions. Nayman nominated Weimer for Secretary – MOTION Nayman, second Crawford (unanimously APPROVED). Nayman volunteered to act as Vice Chair – MOTION Nayman, second Smith (unanimously APPROVED). E.Discussion and possible action regarding the Organization Plan – Rick Smith Chair Smith led the Board in discussion of the Operating Plan outlining the Board objectives, goals, and areas of focus. Each Board member is responsible for an area of focus and creating a plan to succeed in his/her area. At future meetings, Board members will report on their area of focus. F.Discussion and possible action regarding Board activity – Rick Smith The Board discussed the importance of ongoing communication with City leaders. Each Board member was assigned a City Council person/district: Bob Weimer – Patty Eason; Rick Smith – Pat Berryman; Tom Crawford – Henry Carr; Darrick McGill – Gabe Sansing; Roy Jones – Ben Oliver; Conchita Gusman – Farley Snell; Ralph Nayman – Doug Smith. Chair Smith and Mark Thomas will communicate with the Mayor. G.Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding staff report – Mark Thomas Mark Thomas presented a report on recent projects and staff activity. Much discussion was held on recent recruitment and retention projects. H.Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and agenda items The next meeting will be held in early 2007. Board member focus group activity reports will be on the agenda. I.Adjourn Notice of Meeting of the Economic Development Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, March 9, 2006 The Economic Development Commission will meet on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 06:00 PM in the Williamson Conference Room at the Georgetown Municipal Complex located at 300 Industrial Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Economic Development Commission Members: Rick Smith, Tom Crawford, Ralph Nayman, Joe Pondrom, Ron Swain, Bob Weimer, Ed O’Rourke, Conchita Gusman, Keith Brainard, Jim Hensley, Lynne Dison Call to Order at 06:00 PM Open Session A.Call to order. B.Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the February 23, 2006, meeting. C.Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding comments from the Chair – Rick Smith D.Discussion and possible action on Commission structure and purpose. E.Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and agenda items F.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 _________________, 2006, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Sandra Lee, City Secretary Notice of Meeting of the Economic Development Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, February 23, 2006 The Economic Development Commission will meet on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 06:00 PM in the Williamson Conference Room at the Georgetown Municipal Complex located at 300 Industrial Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Economic Development Commission Members: Rick Smith, Tom Crawford, Ralph Nayman, Joe Pondrom, Ron Swain, Bob Weimer, Ed O’Rourke, Conchita Gusman, Keith Brainard, Jim Hensley, Lynne Dison Call to Order at 06:00 PM Open Session A.Call to order. B.Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes of the August 18, 2005, meeting and the November 19, 2005, retreat. C.Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding comments from the Chair – Rick Smith Executive Session In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the items listed below may be discussed in closed session and are 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.Presentation, discussion and possible action on Commission structure and purpose and other items covered at the November retreat. G.Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding staff report – Mark Thomas H.Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and agenda items I.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 _________________, 2006, 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, February 23, 2006 The Economic Development Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , February 23, 2006. Board Members Present: Rick Smith, Tom Crawford, Ed O'Rourke, Ralph Nayman, Joe Pondrom, Bob Weimer, Keith Brainard, Conchita Gusman Board Members Absent: Dr. Ronald Swain, Jim Hensley, Lynne Dison Staff Present: Paul Brandenburg, Mark Thomas, George Gomez, Tina Dunbar Minutes Regular Meeting A.Call to order - A quorum being present the meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. B.Discussion and possible action on the minutes of the November 19, 2005, (MOTION Nayman second Crawford - unanimously approved) and August 18, 2005, minutes – ( MOTION Nayman second Weimer - unanimously approved). C.Chair Smith opened the meeting and explained what has taken place since the retreat including meetings with staff and Jayne Pope and developing the Operating Plan draft. Chair Smith then turned the meeting over to Mark Thomas and Paul Brandenburg. D.Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development – no executive session. E.Action from executive session – none. F.Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Commission structure and purpose and other items covered at the November retreat. Paul Brandenburg and Mark Thomas presented the 2006 Operating Plan draft. Much discussion was held regarding role of Commissioners as stated in the Plan. The Commission chose to take no action on the draft and asked staff to revise the Plan or consider dissolving the Commission. G.Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding staff report – Mark Thomas discussed recent activity of the Economic Development Department. H.Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and agenda items I.Adjourn – 7:20 p.m.