2020-01-30 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 THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 5 00 P.M., BOARD ROOM,
PEDC OFFICE, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 350, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS
Chair Hugh Patton
Vice Chair Mona Chavarria
Secretary Reid Wendell
Board Member Brandon Dansby
Board Member Antonio Johnson
Board Member John Lyle
Board Member Chad Thumann
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
PEDC Matt Buchanan
City of Pearland Clay Pearson
Mayor Tom Reid
PEARLAND ECONCOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF MEMBERS
Melissa Black
Jessica Byerly
Roxanne Luna -Larsen
Brian Malone
Valerie Marvin
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CITY OF PEARLAND
Darrin Coker
Christine Turner
Trent Epperson
John McDonald
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Member Dansby made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Chavarria, to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of December 11, 2019.
Motion Passed: 5-0
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr. Alexander Okwonna greeted the Board and introduced himself as the representative for the Pearland
Chamber of Commerce.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORT
Board MemberThumann arrived.
A. Monthly Financial Report — November and December 2019 Financial Reports
President Buchanan presented the November and December 2019 Financial Reports.
Vice Chair Chavarria made a motion, seconded by Board Member Johnson, to approve the
November and December Financial Reports
Motion Passed: 6-0
V. NEW BUSINESS
Secretary Wendell Arrived
A. Pearland Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Biz Connect Report
Pearland Chamber representative, Dr. Alexander Okwonna, gave an overview of the Chamber's
quarterly activities. Two videos were shown as part of the update showing a message from the
Chamber President/CEO, Carol Artz-Bucek, and the Shop Pearland Vendor Fair event held at
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International.
Board Member Dansby made a motion, seconded by Board Member Lyle, to approve the
Chamber report.
Motion Passed: 7-0
B. Professional Services Agreement with Lou Hammond Group for Marketing Services
Amanda Hansen of Lou Hammond Group gave a presentation of the completed PEDC marketing
strategy, further applying the brand DNA elements of the Prepare to Love It. The plan will reach
Pearland residents and businesses as well as targeted industries, site selectors, brokers and
developers. Three separate marketing campaigns and public relations strategies were created as
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part of the overall plan. The campaigns are Prepare to Love It, Prepared for Business, and
Prepared for the Future. The budget for the plan is $360,000, including $135,000 for LHG's
services and $225,000 to be paid out to media outlets and other vendors such as the Houston
Business Journal, local television, and various print and social media outlets.
Board Member Dansby made a motion, seconded by Board Member Lyle to approve the PEDC
marketing plan, approve the President enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Lou
Hammond Group for an amount not to exceed $135,000, and authorize an expenditure with
Houston Business Journal for an amount not to exceed $55,000.
Motion Passed: 7-0
C. Pearland Prosperity Strategic Plan
After being approved by the Strategic Plan Steering Committee, the final draft of the Strategic
Plan, named Pearland Prosperity, was presented to the Board. Implementation guidelines were
also completed and presented. Logo and graphics will be incorporated into the final plan and
presented to City Council and the Pearland Chamber Board.
Vice Chair Chavarria made a motion, seconded by Board Member Johnson, to approve the
Pearland Prosperity Strategic Plan as submitted.
Motion Passed: 7-0
Strategic Plan Implementation Committee
The Board was asked to approve the formation of an implementation committee for the new
strategic plan. They were also asked to provide their input and submission of additional potential
candidates to serve on the committee. At the last steering committee meeting, all members in
attendance agreed that they would like to continue to serve and be considered for the new
committee.
Discussion only.
E. Clear Creek Trail Master Plan
The completed Clear Creek Trail Master Plan, which includes the area from FM 521 to Dixie Farm
Road, covers 21 miles of trails, and provides direction for and coordination of investments for
future trail segments and amenities, was presented to the Board. The plan capitalizes on the US
Army Corps of Engineers allocation of $295M for drainage improvements to the Clear Creek
Watershed and outlines appropriate locations for trails and related amenities to be incorporated
into USACE's design. Six miles, or 28% of the plan is already complete with 2 5 miles in design or
under construction. Federal, state and local funding will be sought to construct the remaining
improvements, which are estimated to cost $26.3M to implement.
Board Member Dansby made a motion, seconded by Secretary Wendell, to accept the Clear
Creek Trail Master Plan as submitted.
Motion Passed: 7-0
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F. Monthly Activity Report — President Buchanan summarized ongoing activity.
No action taken.
The meeting went into recess at 6:22 p.m.
The meeting reconvened and went into Executive Session at 6:31 p.m.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
Executive Session Under Texas Government Code
1. Section 551.087 — DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS —
Update on Business Attraction/Retention Projects
2. SECTION 551.087 — DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS —
Project #1903
3. SECTION 551.087 — DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS —
Project #1809
The Board reconvened into Open Session at 7:17 p.m.
VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Economic Development Negotiations — Project #1903
Board Member Thumann made a motion, seconded by Board Member Wendell, for conditional
approval the Chairman enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Pearland to fund
public infrastructure cost in an amount not to exceed $1,650,000 and the President enter into a
Development Agreement with Prospect #1903 for an amount not to exceed $240,000. Approval
is conditioned on conducting a public hearing for the expenditure at the February meeting as the
expenditure as proposed exceeds the total amount that was approved in the FY19-20 budget.
Motion Passed: 7-0
I. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Economic Development Negotiations — Project #1809
No action taken.
J. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this
A.D., 2020.
ATTEST:
Secretary