2016-04-28 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 THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 5:00 P.M., BOARD ROOM,
PEDC OFFICE, 1200 PEARLAND PARKWAY, SUITE 200, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I.CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS
Chair Rushi Patel
Vice-Chair Lucy Stevener
Secretary Brandon Dansby
Board Member Mona Chavarria
Board Member Hugh Patton
Board Member Reid Wendell
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
City of Pearland Clay Pearson
PEDC Matt Buchanan
Pearland Chamber Carol Artz-Bucek
PEARLAND ECONCOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF MEMBERS
Melissa Black
Roxanne Luna-Larsen
Brian Malone
Valerie Marvin
CITY OF PEARLAND STAFF MEMBERS
Darrin Coker
Tara Kilpatrick
Rick Overgaard
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
April 28, 2016
Page 2
II.Approval of Minutes: Secretary Dansby, seconded by Board Member Wendell to approve the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of March 31, 2016.
Motion Passed: 4 – 0
III.Public Comments:
None
IV.Financial Report
A.Monthly Financial Report – February 2016
Tara Kilpatrick, Budget Officer, presented the February 2016 monthly report stating that revisions
to accounts continue as financial software system continues to be implemented.
B.Quarterly Investment Report
Rick Overgaard, Assistant Director of Finance, presented the Quarterly Investment Report for the
first quarter.
Board Member Chavarria made a motion, seconded by Secretary Dansby, to approve the
February 2016 Monthly Financial Report and the Quarterly Investment Report.
Motion Passed: 6-0
Board Member Patton arrived at 5:05 p.m.
Vice Chair Stevener arrived at 5:09 p.m.
V.New Business
A.Pearland Chamber Quarterly Report
Carol Artz-Bucek, President/CEO of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, presented the second
quarter report for the business retention and expansion contract and Biz Connect Program.
Vice Chair Stevener made a motion, seconded by Board Member Wendell, to approve the
Pearland Chamber Quarterly Report.
Motion Passed: 6-0
B.SH35 Redevelopment Strategy
A synopsis of the completed SH 35 Redevelopment Strategy was presented by Bill Cunningham of
Ricker Cunningham. The strategy outlines a vision for the SH 35 corridor to create a high-quality
and consistently-designed employment and business environment with compatible land uses and
supportive amenities.
Vice Chair Stevener made a motion, seconded by Board Member Chavarria, to approve the
strategy.
Motion passed: 6-0
C.Public Hearing – Cullen Parkway Corridor Enhancements Public Hearing
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:17 p.m. by Chairman Patel. There were no public comments.
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:17 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
April 28, 2016
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D.Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Pearland for Cullen Parkway Corridor Enhancements
and Long Term Maintenance and Operations of Public Rights-of-Way from Clear Creek to
Broadway Street
A reimbursement and maintenance agreement for Cullen Parkway corridor enhancements and
long term maintenance and operations of the public rights-of- way from Clear Creek to Broadway
Street was presented by President Buchanan. The agreement between the City of Pearland and
PEDC will cover any costs that may exceed State funding sources, including installation of
irrigation, grouped and tree plantings, and irrigation in public right of way. The agreement also
calls for the PEDC to maintain the improvements from Clear Creek to Broadway, which will
include but not limited to the entry feature, mowing, trimming, edging, clean up and trash
removal, irrigation system maintenance and monthly electrical use.
Secretary Dansby made a motion, seconded by Board Member Chavarria, to approve the
Chairman to execute a reimbursement agreement with the City of Pearland for Cullen Parkway
Phase II corridor enhancements (not to exceed $345,000) and long term maintenance and
operations of public right-of-way from Clear Creek to Broadway.
Motion Passed: 6-0
E.Lower Kirby District Entryway and Corridor Enhancements Master Plan
A plan for the overall development of a Lower Kirby District brand, including signage, landscaping
design, and materials selection was presented by President Buchanan. PEDC will fund the initial
implementation of the entryway feature and landscaping improvements on Kirby Drive from
Beltway 8 to Clear Creek, the maintenance of the improvements will likely be the responsibility of
the Lower Kirby Pearland Management District and or the City of Pearland.
Vice Chair Stevener made a motion, seconded by Board Member Chavarria to approve the Lower
Kirby District Gateways and Corridor Enhancements Master Plan.
Motion Passed: 6-0
F.Monthly Activity Report
President Buchanan summarized ongoing activity, including the Pearland 20/20 Progress Update
and the 2015 Active Agreements Compliance Report.
Report submitted to file
The meeting went into recess at 7:02 p.m.
The Board reconvened and went into Executive Session at 7:19 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 – Prospect
#1603
3. Section 551.087 – Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations – Prospect
#1604
4.Section 551.072 – Deliberations about real property; consideration and possible action –
Regarding the lease of PEDC office space
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
April 28, 2016
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The Board reconvened into Open Session at 8:05 p.m.
New Business Continued:
G.Economic Development Negotiations – Business Attraction/Retention Projects
No action taken
H.Economic Development Negotiations – Prospect #1603
Secretary Dansby made a motion, seconded by Board Member Wendell, to approve the
President enter into a loan agreement with Prospect #1603 and or related entities for an amount
not to exceed $50,000
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
I.Economic Development Negotiations – Prospect #1604
No action taken
J.Real Property Consideration – Regarding the lease of PEDC office space
Board Member Chavarria made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chair Stevener, to approve the
President enter into a one year lease for interim office space with Moody Rambin at 11233
Shadow Creek Parkway.
VII.Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this ____________________ day of ______________________,
A.D., 2016.
____________________________________
Rushi Patel, Chair
ATTEST: _____________________________________
Lucy Stevener, Vice Chair
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES