HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GEDCO_02.17.2020Minutes of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
City of Georgetown, Texas
February 17, 2020
The Georgetown Economic Development Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Monday February 17,
2020.
Members Steve Bohnenkamp, Kevin Cummins, Hugh Brown, Valerie Nicholson, Ron Garland, Tom Menke
Present:
Members
Absent: Steve Fought
Staff Michaela Dollar, Director of Economic Development; Paul Diaz, Budget Manager; Danella Elliott, CMO;
Present: Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager; Conchita Gusman, Business Retention Manager, Sofia Nelson,
Planning Director, Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator
Guest
Present:
MINUTES
Called to Order at 4:01 pm
Steve Bohnenkamp thanked Tom Meinke for his service and informed the board this was his last meeting. Tom
said he had enjoyed his time on the board, but he was retiring from Dell and taking a break. Best wishes to Tom!
A. Consideration and approval of the minutes for the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
Meeting held on December 16, 2019--Hugh Brown, Secretary
Motion to approve by Hugh Brown, 2nd by Ron Garland. Approved 4-0 (Fought absent; Nicholson absent for vote
but arrived at 4:08 pm)
B. Presentation, discussion and possible action on the draft 2030 Plan Update- Sofia Nelson, Planning
Director & Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator
Sofia provided an overview and presentation on the draft 2030 Plan and Susan Watkins gave an overview of the
housing elements. No voting needed.
C. Consideration of the January 31, 2019 financial report --Leigh Wallace, Finance Manager, GEDCO,
Finance Director, COG.
Paul Diaz reviewed the financial report. No voting needed.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding the Staff Report-- David Morgan, City Manager
• Performance Agreement Report
• Activity Report
• Other Staff Items
Michaela Dollar reviewed the performance agreement report. Michaela Dollar also reviewed the activity report.
No voting needed.
Michaela asked the members to tentatively mark March 9th for the next meeting, as the regular date falls during
Spring Break. Confirmation of the date will be sent later. She also informed the members that Amy Mertink had
accepted another position within the City and will not be the staff liaison any more.
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Michaela noted GISD Accountability Workshops on February 27th and March 2nd at 6:00 pm and also mentioned a
Strategic Plan Update on February 25th at 2:00 pm.
-----GEDCO entered into Executive Session at 5:09 pm and returned to Regular Session at 5:48 pm-----
D. Action out of Executive Session.
Motion to approve incentives for Project Tortilla as discussed in executive session by Tom Menke, 2nd by Ron
Garland, approved 6-0
Meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm
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Steve Bohnenkamp, President