2021-08-26 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, AUGUST 26, 2021, 5:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS
Chair Reid Wendell
Vice Chair Mona Chavarria
Board Member Antonio Johnson
Board Member John Lyle
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
Brian Malone
CITY OF PEARLAND
Trent Epperson
John McDonald
Lawrence Provins
Tom Reid
Kristen Woolley
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
August 26, 2021
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II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Member Selsky made a motion, seconded by Board Member Johnson, to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting of July 29, 2021
Motion Passed: 6 — 0
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
IV. FINANCIAL REPORT
A. Monthly Financial Report -July 2021
President Buchanan presented the July 2021 Financial Report.
Board Member Johnson made a motion, seconded by Board Member Selsky, to approve the July
2021 Financial Report.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Excuse the absences of Chair Wendell, Vice Chair Chavarria and Board Member Lyle from the
Regular meeting on July 29, 2021
Vice Chair Chavarria made a motion, seconded by Board Member Selsky, to excuse the absence
of Chair Wendell, Vice Chair Chavarria and Board Member Lyle from the Regular meetings on July
29, 2021
Motion Passed. 6 — 0
B. Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Annual Report and Contract Renewal
Chad Burke, President/CEO of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region (EAHP), gave an
update of EAHP activities and presented a contract for continued membership, $10,000 per year
for three years.
Vice Chair Chavarria made a motion, seconded by Board Member Johnson, to enter into a new
three-year Economic Development Services Agreement with the EAHP for a period beginning
September 1, 2021 and ending in August 31, 2025 for an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Motion Passed: 6 — 0
C. Retention and Expansion - Contract Renewal for Services with the Pearland Chamber of
Commerce
Staff presented the Business Retention and Expansion Services Contract with the Pearland
Chamber of Commerce. The renewal is for $117,000 and is for a 12-month period beginning
October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 The contract continues the BizConnect program,
business visitation surveys and industry appreciation luncheons.
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
August 26, 2021
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Board Member Johnson made a motion, seconded by Board Member Selsky, to approve the
President to enter into a contract for services with the Pearland Chamber of Commerce for
business retention and expansion assistance for an amount not to exceed $117,000 or $9,750 per
month.
Motion Passed: 6 — 0
D. 2022 PEDC Marketing Campaign Implementation Plan and Professional Services Agreement with
Lou Hammond Group for Marketing Services
A marketing plan and professional services agreement for $120,000 with Lou Hammond Group
was presented by staff. The 2022 plan campaign will build on campaigns from previous years
and continue to communicate Pearland's brand. Lou Hammond will negotiate digital media
partnerships.
Board Member Lyle made a motion, seconded by Board Member Selsky, to approve the 2022
marketing campaign implementation plan and for the President to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement with Lou Hammond Group for an amount not to exceed $120,000.
Motion Passed: 6 - 0
E Monthly Activity Report — President Buchanan summarized ongoing activity.
No action taken.
The meeting went into recess at 5:56 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 — Prospect —
#1810
3. Section 551 087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations — Prospect
#2105
The Board closed Executive Session and reconvened into Open Session at 6:27 p.m.
VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
J. Consideration and Possible Action: Deliberations Regarding the Lease, Purchase or Sale of Real
Property — #1810
No action taken.
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
August 26, 2021
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K. Consideration and Possible Action: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
— Prospect #2105
Chairman Wendell made a motion, seconded by Board Member Patton, to approve the Chairman
enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Pearland to fund public infrastructure
costs related to Project #2105 in an amount not to exceed $1 5M as discussed in executive
session.
Motion Passed: 6 — 0
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this
A.D., 2021
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