2021-07-29 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, JULY 29, 2021, 5:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS
Secretary Chad Thumann
Board Member Antonio Johnson
Board Member Hugh Patton
Board Member David Selsky
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
PEDC Matt Buchanan
City of Pearland Clay Pearson
Pearland Chamber of Commerce Jim Johnson
PEARLAND ECONCOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF MEMBERS
Melissa Black
Jess Byerly
Valerie Marvin
Roxanne Luna -Larsen
Brian Malone
CITY OF PEARLAND
Ron Fraser
Trent Epperson
Lawrence Provins
Tom Reid
Tracy Rohrbacher
Kristen Wooley
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Member Johnson made a motion, seconded by Board Member Selsky, to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting of June 24, 2021 and special meeting of July 1, 2021
Motion Passed: 4 — 0
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
July 29, 2021
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III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
IV. FINANCIAL REPORT
A. Monthly Financial Report -June 2021
B. Financial Audit
President Buchanan presented the June 2021 Financial Report and 2020 Financial Audit Report.
Board Member Selsky made a motion, seconded by Board Member Patton, to approve the June
2021 Financial Report and 2020 Financial Audit Report.
Motion Passed: 4 - 0
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Excuse the absences of Board Members Lyle, Thumann and Patton from the Regular and Special
meetings on June 24, 2021 and July 1, 2021
Board Member Selsky made a motion, seconded by Board Member Johnson, to excuse the
absence of Board Members Lyle, Thumann and Patton from the Regular and Special meetings on
June 24, 2021 and July 1, 2021
Motion Passed: 4 — 0
B. The Pearland Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Report
Tracy Rohrbacher, CVB Executive Director, presented an update to the CVB's recent projects and
activities.
C. Pearland Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Biz Connect Report
Pearland Chamber President/CEO Jim Johnson presented the Third Quarter Biz Connect Report.
Board Member Johnson made a motion, seconded by Board Member Selsky, to accept the
Pearland Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Biz Connect Report.
Motion Passed: 4 — 0
D. General Service Contracts for Entryway and Corridor Enhancements Maintenance
Three contracts for landscape maintenance of entryway and corridors were presented to the
Board. The first contract was with Landscape Art, Inc. for $174,901 23 for the entryway and
medians on Cullen Parkway and entryways on Dixie Farm Road, Broadway East and Yost. The
second contract was with Silversand Services for $193,151 23 to service SH 35 and the third with
Yellowstone Landscape for $68,391 25 for Pearland Parkway. All three contracts will provide
maintenance such as mowing, weeding, trimming, and repairing of irrigation equipment.
Board Member Johnson made a motion, seconded by Board Member Selsky, to approve the
President enter into a contract with Landscape Art, Inc for the amount of $174,901 23; with
Silversand Services for the amount of $193,151 23; and Yellowstone Landscape for the amount of
$68,391 25
Motion Passed: 4 — 0
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
July 29, 2021
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E Indoor Sports Facility Next Steps
Staff presented a proposal from Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC (SFA) for additional Finance
Support Services that would advance the Pearland Prosperity Plan initiative of an indoor amateur
sports facility in Pearland. The scope of work includes identifying funding sources and
mechanisms that may be available to attract investment to the projects.
Board Member Selsky made a motion, seconded by Board Member Johnson, to approve the
President to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC for
an amount of $45,000 plus reimbursable expenses up to $5,000 for advisory services related to a
potential indoor amateur sports facility.
Motion Passed: 3 —1
Opposed: Thumann
F. Monthly Activity Report — President Buchanan summarized ongoing activity.
No action taken.
The meeting went into recess at 5:57 p.m.
The meeting reconvened and went into Executive Session at 6:08 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 —
#2104
3. Section 551 087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations — Prospect
#2023
4. Section 551 087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations is Prospect
#1903
5. Section 551 072 — Deliberations Regarding the Lease, Purchase, Or Sale Of Real Property —14740
Kirby Drive
The Board closed Executive Session and reconvened into Open Session at 6:30 p.m.
VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
Consideration and Possible Action: Deliberations Regarding the Lease, Purchase or Sale of Real
Property — #2104
Board Member Selsky made a motion, seconded by Board Member Johnson, to approve the
Chairman enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Pearland to fund public
infrastructure costs in an amount not to exceed $1,256,000 and approve the President to
negotiate and enter into a Development Agreement with Prospect #2104 and the City of
Pearland or related entity for an amount not to exceed $214,000 as discussed in executive
session.
Motion Passed: 4-0
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
July 29, 2021
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H. Consideration and Possible Action: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
— Prospect #2023
Board Member Johnson made a motion, seconded by Board Member Selsky to approve the
President to negotiate and enter into an amended infrastructure reimbursement agreement with
Prospect #2023 for an amount not to exceed $54,200 as discussed in executive session.
Motion Passed: 4 - 0
Consideration and Possible Action: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
— Prospect#1903
No action taken.
J. Consideration and Possible Action: Deliberations Regarding the Lease, Purchase or Sale of Real
Property —14740 Kirby Drive
No action taken.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this
A D., 2021
Chair
ATTEST:
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