2004-03-22 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, MARCH 22, 2004, 5:30 P.M., IN THE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. with the following present:
BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman Randy Ferguson
Secretary Lucy Stevener
Board member Helen Beckman
Board member Felicia Kyle
Board member Steve Saboe
Board member George Sandars
Board member Ed Thompson
EX -OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
City of Pearland Mayor Tom Reid
City of Pearland Bill Eisen
Chamber of Commerce Carol Artz
Not in attendance: Due to a conflict in schedule, Chamber of Commerce Chairman Gary Idoux
was not present.
STAFF MEMBERS
Executive Director Fred Welch
Manager of Business
Retention and Expansion Karen Dickson
Administrative Assistant Janice Vega
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
March 22, 2004
Page 2
II. Approval of Minutes: Secretary Lucy Stevener made the motion, seconded by Board Member
Helen Beckman to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 23, 2004.
Motion Passed: 7 — 0
III. Board Member Reports: Ed Thompson commented on his attendance at the CEO Roundtable
luncheon, The State of the City Chamber luncheon, and the Leadership Council. Felicia Kyle
commented on the first Operations Committee meeting. Helen Beckman stated that she QU4R#en
the CEO Roundtable luncheon and the ACC Annual Meeting and Luncheon. Lucy Stevener also
attended the ACC Annual Meeting and Luncheon. George Sandars attended the CEO Roundtable
luncheon, as well as the Operations Committee meeting.
IV. Monthly Financial Report: Executive Director Fred Welch gave a report.
V. Executive Director's Report: The City Council held its annual retreat on February 28th. The
significant activity coming from the retreat is a firm commitment by council to begin a process to
redevelop the Old Village District along SH35 and or the creation of a Town Center. PEDC will
most likely not be the driving force on this redevelopment effort. I am going to recommend the
consideration of a joint workshop with City Council some time in late April or May to discuss the
issue.
A meeting was held on March 2nd with the hotel/motel operators, p Chamber, and city
representatives with Scott Joslove from the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association. Scott assisted us
with an overview of the Hotel/Motel Tax and how communities such as Pearland can spend those
funds. Karen Dickson is administering the fund for the City. An event in early May is being
planned in conjunction with the Pearland Arts League to promote arts in the City. Karen is also
generating a budget for advertising and promotion.
Presentations and events attended:
A presentation was given to Pearland realtors at Keller Williams on February 18th, regarding city
development and the Pearland Prospector web site.
Staff and several board members attended the annual State of the City presentation at the
Chamber luncheon.
On February 24th a meeting was held with the Vice President of TurboCare, Mr. Fred Sabb. He
wanted to express his appreciation to the City and PEDC for all of the support given to his firm.
TurboCare has made one expansion since moving to their Beltway 8 facility.
The Alvin Community College and Pearland College Center held their annual employer
recognition luncheon. An announcement was made at the luncheon of a new alliance between
ACC and the University of Houston at Clear Lake for the extension of graduate and undergraduate
courses at ACC and the Pearland College Center.
Karen Dickson attended a conference in San Antonio on March 5th, pertaining to the automotive
industry in Texas, and the possibilities of attracting Tier II and III supply companies that will be
doing business with the Toyota truck plant now under construction in San Antonio. Our Foreign
Trade Zones and "Double Freeport" exemption on inventories should prove beneficial in business
attraction.
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
March 22, 2004
Page 3
Staff attended the Society of Automotive Engineers Trade Show in Detroit from March 7th _ 11th
This was one of the better events to get in touch with decision makers in the automotive industry
and contact the suppliers and companies with the automotive industry. The booth activity was
shared with the State of Texas and approximately 17 other communities from Texas.
We had an excellent turnout for the CEO Roundtable Luncheon on March 17th. Karen arranged
for presentations from Alvin Community College, the Small Business Development Center and the
Texas Manufacturers Assistance Center.
Prospect/Activity Summary:
Significant activity for Board review is the Preliminary Engineering Report from Turner, Collie and
Braden on the Kirby Road extension for The Spectrum. Staff has been reviewing the document
along with the Traffic Impact Analysis. The developer (LNR Properties) and City staff have
agreed upon the proper alignment for the road and necessary engineering needed to allow for
detention in the area. The engineering and design contract provided by Turner, Collie and Braden
will allow us to proceed in an orderly manner with the Kirby Road extension and keep the
development process moving forward. LNR has filed a petition for annexation of property not
currently in the City that is under contract by LNR. LNR has filed a zoning petition to create a
Planned Development on the 148 acres they currently own or have under contract. PEDC staff
recommends approval of this contract.
Karen has had a follow-up meeting with our four firms interested in possible water and sewer
service on the land at Beltway 8 and 288 on the east side of the road. This includes TurboCare,
Industrial Polymers, Speed Shore and a fourth company. Water and sewer would come from the
Water Control Improvement District (number 18) servicing that part of Harris County. An
engineering study has been authorized.
Enclosed is a project summary for both retention and expansion projects currently underway.
Upcoming Events:
The Houston Association of Realtors will hold their annual conference in Houston on April 20'n
PEDC will have presence at that event to network with the commercial realtors and brokers who
bring the majority of our deals in commercial real estate to Pearland.
The annual Industrial Broker Day is set for May 6th at Southwyck Golf Club. We will start the day
off with a short breakfast and community presentation, followed by a bus tour that will highlight
development activity in Pearland. Golf teams are being set up for a golf scramble in the
afternoon.
The Corenet Conference is set for May 15tH —18th
PEDC staff, a member of the Pearland Area Chamber of Commerce, and city officials will be
present at the 2004 International Council of Shopping Centers Conference in Las Vegas in May.
The event is the one major event we use to market Pearland to prospective retail chains, mall and
site developers. It has proven to be a tremendous marketing tool to present Pearland to the
development community.
VI. Public Comments: Pearland Area Chamber of Commerce President Carol Artz invited the Board
to attend the Business Expo.
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
March 22, 2004
Page 4
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Economic Development Incentives for Tele -Flow, Inc.: Board member George Sandars
made the motion, seconded by Board member Felicia Kyle to table the item. Staff awaiting
information from the company.
Motion Passed: 7 - 0
B. Final Engineering and Design Contract for Phase I of The Spectrum: Board member
Helen Beckman made the motion, seconded by Board member George Sandars to approve
the Final Engineering and Design Contract for Phase I. Board discussions took place.
Board member Felicia Kyle made the motion, seconded by Board member Steve Saboe to
table the item in order to allow more time for the Board to review the information presented.
Motion Failed: 1 — 6
On the original motion to approve the Final Engineering and Design Contract for Phase I of
The Spectrum.
Motion Passed: 5 - 2
VIII. Adjournment: Board member Steve Saboe made the motion, seconded by Board member
Felicia Kyle to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Passed: 7 — 0
Time: 7:22 p.m.
Minut approved as submitted and/or corrected this 4d day of
A.D., 2004.
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Janice , ega, Administrative Assistant