2005-03-28 PEARLAND ECONOMIC 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 28, 2005, 5:30 P.M., IN THE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM,
CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:41 p.m. with the following present:
BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman Randy Ferguson
Secretary Lucy Stevener
Board member Helen Beckman
Board member
Felicia Kyle
Board member
George Sandars
Board member
Ed Thompson
Not in attendance: Due to a conflict in schedule, Board Member Steve Saboe was
unable to attend the meeting.
EX -OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Chamber of Commerce Carol Artz
Not in attendance: Due to a conflict in schedule, Ex -Officio Board Members Mayor Tom
Reid and City Manager Bill Eisen were unable to attend the meeting.
STAFF MEMBERS
Executive Director Fred Welch
Marketing Manager Will Benson
Manager, Business
Retention & Expansion Karen Dickson
Administrative Assistant Janice Vega
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
March 28, 2005
Page 2
II. Approval of Minutes: Board Member George Sandars made the motion, seconded by
Secretary Lucy Stevener to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 6,
2004, the Special Meeting of December 8, 2004, the Regular Meeting of December 13,
2004, the Special Meeting of December 13, 2004, and the Special Meeting of December
20, 2004.
Motion Passed: 6 — 0
With the Chairman's concurrence, Items A and B under New Business were moved
up on the agenda.
A. Economic Development Incentives: Secretary Lucy Stevener made the motion,
seconded by Board Member Helen Beckman to approve Economic Development
Incentives to R & D Propeller in the amount of $12,000.00 for relocation expenses.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
B. Economic Development Incentives: Board Member Felicia Kyle made the motion,
seconded by Board Member George Sandars to approve Economic Development
Incentives to Signature Properties in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for a water
line extension.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
III. Board Member Reports: Board Member Felicia Kyle stated that her spouse, Jeffrey
Kyle will be opening his own law practice in Pearland. Board Member Ed Thompson
commented on his attendance at Brazoria County Day and the Chamber of Commerce
monthly luncheon. Chairman Randy Ferguson also attended the Chamber of Commerce
luncheon. Board Member George Sandars attended Brazoria County Day and the
Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Board Member Helen Beckman attended the Alvin
Community College Workforce Development Annual luncheon, the Chamber of
Commerce luncheon, and the HCA groundbreaking.
IV. Monthly Financial Report: Executive Director Fred Welch gave an oral report and one
was submitted to file.
V. Executive Director's Report: No report was given.
VI. Public Comments: Carol Artz, President of the Pearland Area Chamber of Commerce
reminded the Board about attending the 2005 Business Expo.
VII. Old Business
A. Chamber of Commerce Contract: Board Member Helen Beckman made the
motion, seconded by Board Member Ed Thompson to remove from table — Contract
between the Pearland Economic Development Corporation and Pearland Area
Chamber of Commerce.
Motion Passed: 6 — 0
B. Chamber of Commerce Contract: Board Member Helen Beckman made the
motion, seconded by Secretary Lucy Stevener to approve the contract between the
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
March 28, 2005
Page 3
Pearland Economic Development Corporation and Pearland Area Chamber of Commerce
with the amendments made to date.
Motion Passed: 6 — 0
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
The meeting was adjourned to enter into Executive Session at 6:35 p.m.
A. SECTION 551.072 — Deliberations Regarding Real Property — Pearland Area
Chamber of Commerce building.
B. SECTION 551.072 — Deliberations Regarding Real Property — The Spectrum
At Clear Creek.
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
C. Chamber of Commerce Building: No action was taken
D. The Spectrum at Clear Creek: No action was taken.
IX. Adjournment: Board Member George Sandars made the motion, seconded by Board
Member Felicia Kyle to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
Time: 7:37 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or
A.D., 2005.
corrected this 1 G A, day of
j6indy Ferguson, C irman
ATTEST:,'- '
JaniceLVega, Administr ive Assistant