2000-11-20 PEARLAND ECONCOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PEARLAND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ("PEDC") BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20,2000,4:00 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m. with the following present:
BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman Dennis Frauenberger
Vice Chairman Randy Ferguson
Board Member Connie Beaumont
Board Member Bill Chase
Board Member Charlie Philipp
Not in attendance: Due to a conflict in schedule, Secretary Susan Lenamon was unable to attend.
EX -OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor Tom Reid
Chamber of Commerce Billye Everett
Chamber of Commerce Jon Volkmer
Not in attendance: Due to a conflict in schedule, Interim City Manager Alan Mueller was unable to
attend.
STAFF MEMBERS
Executive Director Mike Chance
Assistant Executive
Director Darlene Moody
Administrative
Assistant Janice Vega
Also in attendance: Council members Larry Marcott, Woody Owens, and Klaus Seeger, and City
Attorney Darrin Coker.
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II. Approval of Minutes: Board member Bill Chase made the motion, seconded by Board
member Charlie Philipp to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of Octobei 2, 2000.
Motion Passed: 5 - 0
III. Financial Statement Review: Executive Director Mike Chance gave an oral report and one
was submitted to file.
IV. Board Member Reports: Board member Connie Beaumont commented on the PEDC and
City Council Joint Workshop. She stated that she would like to see this workshop held
annually, board member Charlie Philipp agreed.
✓ Executive Director's Report:
October and November Report
1. Attended the Brazoria County Partnership annual meeting and developers meeting on
October 4, 2000. Mayor Tom Reid received the Partnership's annual economic
development leadership award.
2. Participated in an economic developers day of activities with the BNSFRR officials.
3. Met with a potential developer in regard to our business/industrial park.
4. Met in Houston with Houston Independent School District officials and the Greater
Houston Partnership in regard to Project Superior.
5. Met in a development meeting with city officials with our Prospect #9921, Crest
Industrial Chemicals.
6. Darlene and I met with Manlove Advertising in regard to our 2001 marketing plan
and materials.
7. October 14 2000 participated with the City in "Meet the City".
8. Participated in City Council workshop on ChemCentral.
9 Attended the Houston 100 awards luncheon
10. Attended the Brazoria County Days meeting - Billye is active on the county overall
committee. I have been asked to represent the City.
11. Met with City Council on a workshop in regard to the land use plan, and will be
working with them on some changes
12. John Ring with Kemlon brought us one of his suppliers as a prospect. I have met
with him twice.
13. Have met with a group of interested businessmen on a business project. Have met
with them three times. Progress is being made with the real estate representative,
property owner, and the developers.
14. Met with the Cullen Road task force.
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15. Hosted the groundbreaking ceremony on November 1, 2000, for Rollac Shutter.
Their building is going very well.
16. Check was issued for the Packaging Services incentive grant. They took quite a bit of
time, even after their open house, to obtain their certificate of occupancy.
17. On November 1, 2000, attended a City Council and PEDC joint workshop. Staff is
asking more questions of projects. Both the incentive/grant application and the tax
abatement application have been changed in order to obtain more information about
the companies permitting information.
18. Darlene and I attended the IDRC (Industrial Development Research Council) semi-
annual meeting in Orlando. This meeting is known as the "super bowl of industrial
locators". There were approximately 3,000 in attendance. Most of the Fortune 1000
companies were in attendance. We participated with the Texas Marketing Team at
the State of Texas reception. Almost every southern state and others had marketing
efforts. We will be following up with several leads we received while there.
19. Have a meeting scheduled on November 21, 2000, with a new manufacturing
prospect.
20. It appears that both the Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn motels will be coming
together at the same time.
21. We have been eliminated on Project Superior.
22. We are still in on Project XYZ. I have talked with project pioneer twice and have
now put him in touch with a build -to -suit developer.
VI. Old Business: Board member Charlie Philipp would like to add, on next month's agenda, a
discussion on the possible amendments to the Pearland Economic Development
Corporation's By-laws.
VII. New Business:
A. Excused Absence: Vice Chairman Randy Ferguson made the motion, seconded by
Board member Bill Chase to excuse the absence of Board member Connie Beaumont
from the Regular Meeting of October 2, 2000.
Motion Passed: 4 - 0
Abstained: Connie Beaumont
B. PEDC Web Site: Mark Lowther with Manlove Advertising gave a presentation to
the board on the cost and recommendations for a PEDC web site. The cost of the web
site would be approximately $10,000.00 to $15,000.00. Executive Director Mike
Chance advised the board that $144,000.00 was budgeted this year for Marketing.
The board would like to see additional proposals and a listing of other EDC's,
approximately our City's size, that currently have web sites.
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D. Pearland College Center Workforce Training: Due to the amount of items on the
agenda, Vice Chairman Randy Ferguson made the motion, seconded by Board
member Charlie Philipp to move this item up on the agenda.
John Bowman and Terrie Morgan of the Pearland College Center, and Mickey
Ohlendorf of the Pearland Independent School District gave a presentation to the
board and requested a grant in the amount of $221,000.00. Vice Chairman Randy
Ferguson made the motion, seconded by Board member Connie Beaumont, to deny
the grant request.
Motion passed: 4 - 0
Abstained: Bill Chase
C. Discussion on Infrastructure Projects: Executive Director Mike Chance advised
the board that there was PEDC money left over from last year's budget. He presented
a list of infrastructure projects within the City that the PEDC could legally fund or
help to fund. The Board agreed unanimously to pursue, but would like to see a
prioritized list prepared by Executive Director Mike Chance and Interim City
Manager Alan Mueller. Board member Connie Beaumont requested that the list be
prioritized by the amount of citizens who would benefit from these projects.
E. Business/Industrial Park Study Update: Executive Director Mike Chance advised
the Board that he has a developer interested in a possible business/industrial park. He
will keep the Board advised on the progress of this potential project.
F. Feasibility Study for Potential Medical Facility: Executive Director Mike Chance
addressed the Board regarding a feasibility study for a potential medical facility. The
cost of the study would be approximately $10,000.00. Vice Chairman Randy
Ferguson requested to see a proposal on different types of studies. Board member
Connie Beaumont requested a timeline of such a study.
VIII. Other Business
A. Executive Session: At this time, Chairman Dennis Frauenberger adjourned the Regular
meeting of the PEDC Board of Directors to enter Executive Session under Texas
Government Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters.
TIME: 6:03 p.m.
New Business (continued):
The Board reconvened into Regular Session
TIME: 6:19 p.m.
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November 20, 2000
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G. Consideration and Possible Action: Regarding Section 551.074.
Vice Chairman Randy Ferguson made the motion, seconded by Board member Charlie
Philipp to adopt the 2001 Automobile Policy for the PEDC staff.
Motion Passed: 5 - 0
IX. Adjournment: Board member Connie Beaumont made the motion, seconded by Board
Member Charlie Philipp to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Passed: 5 - 0
TIME: 6:20 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or c is day of
A.D., 2000.
D henberger, Ch
ATTEST: {ai Jl,t,� A
Janice Ve2a, Administrative Assistant