HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GEDCO_05.17.2021Minutes of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
City of Georgetown, Texas
The Georgetown Economic Development Corporation of the City of Georgetown, TX, met virtually on Monday March
15, 2021.
Members Barrie Laing, Hugh Brown, Kevin Cummins, Robert Hilton, Ron Garland, Steve Fought,
Present:
Members
Rachael Jonrowe
Absent:
Staff David Morgan, City Manager; Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager; Michaela Dollar, Director of
Present: Economic Development; Nathan Paras, Assistant Finance Director;; Conchita Gusman, Business
Retention Manager, Katherine Clayton, Budget Analyst; Sharon Parker, Board Liaison.
Guest
Present:
MINUTES
Meeting called to Order at 4:02 pm
A. Consideration and approval of the March 15, 2021 GEDCO Minutes— Sharon Parker, Board Liaison
Motion to approve by Ron Garland, 2"d by Barrie Laing. Approved 6-0 Rachael Jonrowe absent
B. Review and discussion regarding the Amended Bylaws for GEDCO approved by the City Council on April
23, 2019 - David Morgan, City Manager.
David noted the address needed to be updated, he will send to Legal department to find out if the address
can be amended or do they need to be presented to council for the change.
No Action Needed.
C. Review and discussion regarding the City Council Attendance Policy for Board Members -David
Morgan, City Manger.
No Action Needed-
D. Review and possible action related to the Day and Time of the GEDCO Board Meetings -David Morgan,
City Manger.
No Action Needed.
E. Presentation of Council Goals - David Morgan, City Manger.
Presentation of council goals with Areas of Emphasis - Governance, Growth, Housing, Economic
Development, Downtown.
Governance - confirming council / City manger roles, Equipping the Council to be successful,
Communication and Engagement with Citizens and board members
Growth - Proactively Plan for Growth, Ensure Financial Capacity to Manage Growth, Develop and
manae water supply souces and treatment capacity, Maintain high customer service levels
Housing - Affordable housing, multifamily housing, residential / neighborhood commercial mix in
targeted areas, development of executing housing, strong development standards, quality housing
products, annexation of development.
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Economic Development - viable workforce development program, industrial and commercial growth,
business retention, business recruitment, Foster regional cooperaton with area governmental
partners.
Downtown - continued development of downtown, partnerships for downtown
No Action Needed.
F. Consideration of the preliminary financial report for period ending April 30, 2021 -Nathan Parras,
Assistant Finance Director
Nathan reviewed the financial report. No action needed
G. Discussion regarding the Staff Report -David Morgan, City Manager
• Performance Agreement Report
Activity Report
Other Staff Items
Michaela reviewed the Performance Agreement report and the Activity Report. No action needed.
H. Action out of Executive Session.
No Executive session, no action needed.
Motion to adjourn by Ron Garland, 2"d by Barrie Laing
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 pm
Hugh Brown, Secretary
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