HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GEDCO_03.16.2016Minutes of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
And the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
March 21, 2016
The Georgetown Economic Development Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met
on Monday, March 21, 2016.
Members Present: Kevin Kelly, Rachel Jonrowe, Bill Mateja, Jeff Parker, Steve Fought,
Steve Klein, Hugh Brown
Staff Present: David Morgan, City Manager; Charlie McNabb, City Attorney; Tina
Dunbar, Administrative Assistant; Conchita Gusman, Program
Manager; Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager; Leah Wallace,
Finance Director; Shirley Rinn, Executive Assistant
MINUTES II
Call to Order at 03:33 PM
Legislative Regular Session
A. Consideration and possible action to nominate and elect a President, Vice -President, and Secretary
consistent with Section 3.02 of the GEDCO Bylaws— David Morgan, General Manager
Motion by Fought, second by Mateja to nominate and elect Hugh Brown as President.
(Approved 6-0)
Motion by Mateja, second by Fought to nominate and elect Jeff Parker as Vice President.
(Approved 6-0)
Motion by Mateja, second by Parker to nominate and elect Kevin Kelly as Secretary.
(Approved 6-0)
B. Review and possible action related to the Day and Time of the GEDCO Board Meetings --David Morgan,
General Manager
Motion by Fought, second by Kelly to change the starting time of GEDCO meetings to 4:00
pm. (Approved 6-0)
C. Review and discussion regarding the City Council Attendance Policy for Board Members --David Morgan,
General Manager
Morgan explained the Attendance Policy and answered questions of Board Members.
D. Consideration and approval of the minutes for Georgetown Economic Development Corporation for the
Regular Meeting held Monday, December 21, 2015 --Kevin Kelly, Secretary
GEDCO Minutes
March 21, 2016
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Motion by Fought, second by Jonrowe to approve the December 21, 2015 minutes.
(Approved 6-0)
E. Confirmation and approval of the Fourth Amended Bylaws for GEDCO approved by the City Council on
December 8, 2015 and the Articles of Amendment for GEDCO approved by the City Council on December
8, 2015 related to Board Membership Requirements --David Morgan, General Manager
Motion by Klein, second by Kelly to approve the Forth Amended Bylaws. (Approved 6-0)
F. Consideration of the December 30, 2015, January 31, 2016, and February 29, 2016 Financial Reports --
Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager, Leigh Wallace, Finance Manager, GEDCO
Wallace introduced herself and provided an explanation of the current financial reports and
plans to improve the format of future reports.
G. Discussion and possible action regarding the Project Progress Report—David Morgan, City Manager
Morgan provided an update of the Project Progress Report. Hugh Brown joined the meeting.
H. Review and discussion of the scope of work and cost for a Retail Strategy and Recruitment Plan and
provide direction to staff to negotiate a contract with the preferred consultant - David Morgan, City
Manager and Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager
Morgan provided an overview of the proposals received in response to the RFP and staffs'
evaluation of each proposal. Discussion was held on the scope of work of the consultant.
Motion by Mateja, second by Kelly to approve staff recommendations and to forward the
item to City Council for final approval. (Approved 7-0)
Discussion and possible action to provide direction to staff regarding questions and any other types of
information the Board would like to have included in an Executive Summary and Presentation by the
Texas Life -Sciences Collaboration Center to the GEDCO Board --David Morgan, General Manager and
Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager
Discussion was held on the history of the TLCC and its interaction with GEDCO. GEDCO
members provided input on how they believe the TLCC should interact with GEDCO in the
future.
Adjorn at 4:23
Attest:
GEDCO Minutes
March 21, 2016
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Hugh rown, President