2018-12-06 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, DECEMBER 6, 2018, 5:00 P.M., BOARD ROOM,
PEDC OFFICE, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 350, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS
Chair Brandon Dansby
Vice -Chair Hugh Patton
Secretary Mona Chavarria
Board Member Rushi Patel
Board Member Chad Thumann
Board Member John Lyle
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
PEDC Matt Buchanan
City of Pearland Tom Reid
City of Pearland Clay Pearson
Pearland Chamber of Commerce Carol Artz-Bucek
PEARLAND ECONCOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF MEMBERS
Melissa Black
Roxanne Luna -Larsen
Brian Malone
Valerie Marvin
CITY OF PEARLAND
Jon Branson
Darrin Coker
Rhonda Daughtery
Trent Epperson
John McDonald
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
December 6, 2018
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II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Member Patel made a motion, seconded by Secretary Chavarria, to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of October 25, 2018.
Motion Passed 5-0
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Matt Buchanan welcomed new Board member, John Lyle.
Board Member Patton arrived
IV. FINANCIAL REPORT
A. Monthly Financial Report — October 2018
President Buchanan presented the October 2018 Financial Report
Board Member Thumann, made a motion, seconded by Board Member Patel, to approve the
October 2018 Financial Report
Motion Passed: 6-0
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Excuse the absence of Chair Dansby from the October 25th meeting
Chairman Patel made a motion, seconded by Board Member Chavarria to excuse the absence of
Chair Dansby from the October 25, 2018 meeting.
Motion Passed: 6-0
B. Election of Board Officers
Board Member Patel made a motion, seconded by Board Member Lyle to appoint Secretary
Chavarria as Chair, Board Member Thumann as Vice Chair and Board Member Wendell as
Secretary.
Motion Passed: 6-0
C. Lower Kirby Zoning Review Update
After reviewing the LKD's existing zoning regulations, existing plans, and ordinances it was
determined that zoning changes should be proposed to reflect current land uses. Next steps
include meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission and properties owners to introduce
the proposed zoning changes.
No action taken.
D. Professional Services Agreement with Market Street Services for a New Economic Development
Strategic Plan
A Professional Services Agreement with Market Street for the completion of a new Economic
Development Strategic Plan was proposed by President Buchanan. Seven firms submitted
proposal for the plan. Two firms were interviewed and Market Street was selected based on five
qualifications: experience, fees, work plan, work samples, and ability to meet the requirements of
the proposal. Fees include $125,000 to complete the plan and $13,000 for reimbursable
expenses.
Board Member Lyle made a motion, seconded by Chair Dansby, to approve the President enter
into a Professional Services Agreement with Market Street for an amount not to exceed
$150,000.
Motion Passed: 4-2
Opposed: Patel, Chavarria
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
December 6, 2018
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E. Market Opportunity Report Indoor Amateur Sports Facility Update
The Market Opportunity Report for a potential indoor sports facility was completed by Sports
Facility Advisory (SFA) and was provided to the Board. The report established three criteria for a
sports facility to be successful in Pearland. The criteria outlined was. 1. engage the community
and provide a hub for recreation programming; 2. Increase participation in competitive sports
and recreation activities; 3. become a destination that attracts non local visitors 4. create an
operationally sustaining business model. Next steps will be to move forward with Phase II —
Institutional Grade Financial Report.
N o action taken
F. 2018-19 Program of Work Update
An end of year update on progress towards completing the 2018-19 Program of Work was
presented. The areas of focus were business attraction, retention and marketing, transportation,
mobility and infrastructure, Lower Kirby, corridors, beautification, and the multi -use event
center.
N o action taken.
G. Monthly Activity Report — President Buchanan summarized ongoing activity.
N o action taken.
The meeting went into recess at 5:51 p.m.
The meeting reconvened and went into Executive Session at 6:03 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 #1809
3. SECTION 551.087 — DELIBERATIONS REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS —
Project #1810
The Board reconvened into Open Session at 6:24 p.m.
VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
G. Economic Development Negotiations — Business Attraction/Retention Projects
N o action taken.
H. Economic Development Negotiations — Project #1805
N o action taken.
I. Economic Development Negotiations — Project #1809
N o action taken.
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
December 6, 2018
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this
A.D., 2019.
ATTEST:
Vice -Chair
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