2023-09-28 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, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023, 5:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS
Vice Chair Jerry Koza
Board Member Michi Clay
Board Member Mona Chavarria
Board Member David Graham
Board Member Dena Hanks
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
PEDC Matt Buchanan
City of Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole
Pearland Chamber of Commerce Jim Johnson
PEARLAND ECONCOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF MEMBERS
Melissa Cook
Roxanne Luna -Larsen
Brian Malone
Valerie Marvin
CITY OF PEARLAND
Darrin Coker
Ron Fraser
Kendra Murphy
Lawrence Provins
Tracy Rohrbacher
Vance Wyly
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Member Chavarria made a motion, seconded by Board Member Graham, to approve the minutes
of the August 24, 2023 Regular Meeting.
Motion Passed: 4 — 0
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
September 28, 2023
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III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
President Matt Buchanan introduced Vance Wyly as the new City of Pearland Community Development
Director.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORT
The August 2023 Financial Report was presented.
Board Member Chavarria made a motion, seconded by Board Member Graham, to approve the August
2023 Financial Report.
Motion Passed: 4 - 0
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Excuse the absence of Clay and Thumann from the August 24, 2023 Regular Meeting.
Board Member Hanks made a motion, seconded by Board Member Chavarria, to Excuse the
absence of Thumann and Clay from the August 24, 2023 Regular Meeting.
Motion Passed: 4 - 0
B. Pearland Convention and Visitors Bureau Semi Annual Update
Tracy Rohrbacher, Executive Director of the Pearland Convention and Visitors Bureau presented
the Semi -Annual Update.
No action taken.
Board Member Clay arrived.
C. Proposed 6th Amendment to the By-laws of the Corporation — Removing Section 3.06
An amendment to the By-laws of the Corporation repealing Section 3.06 was presented. Section
3.06 reads: If a Director announces their candidacy for a publicly elected office at any time during
their term of office as a Director, such announcement shall constitute an automatic resignation
of the Director from the Board. A Director that automatically resigns pursuant to this section
shall immediately lose that individual's authority to perform any duties of a Director.
Board Member Hanks made a motion, seconded by Board Member Graham, to approve the 6th
Amendment to the By-laws of the Corporation, removing Section 3.06.
Motion Passed: 4 —1
Opposed: Koza
D. Board of Directors 2024 Board Meeting Dates
Board Member Chavarria made a motion, seconded by Board Member Clay, to approve the
proposed 2024 Board Meeting Schedule as presented.
Motion Passed: 4 —1
Opposed: Graham
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
September 28, 2023
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E. Professional Services Agreement for FM518/Broadway Reconstruction with TBG Partners for
Landscape Architect Services — Phase I Enhancements
A $333,800 professional services agreement with TBG Partners for landscape architecture
services for Phase I of the Broadway/ FM 518 reconstruction plan was presented.
Board Member Chavarria made a motion, seconded by Board Member Graham, to approve the
President to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with TBG Partners for the Broadway
Corridor Enhancements Phase I design in the amount of $333,800.
Motion Passed: 5 — 0
F. Pearland Prosperity Committee Member Appointments
Several positions on the Pearland Prosperity Committee will or have become vacant over the last
month. The consideration for new members to fill these vacant positions was requested.
Board Member Chavarria made a motion, seconded by Board Member Hanks, to appoint
Brandon Dansby, Roland Cavazos, Matt Peno and Patrick Larkin to the Pearland Prosperity
Committee.
Motion Passed: 5 - 0
G. Monthly Activity Report
President Buchanan presented the Monthly Activity Report
No actions taken.
The meeting went into Recess at 6:17 p.m.
The meeting returned from Recess and went into Executive Session at 6:28 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 #2202
3. SECTION 551.072 — DELIBERATIONS REGARDING THE LEASE, PURCHASE OR SALE OF REAL
PROPERTY — Project #2304
4. SECTION 551.072 — DELIBERATIONS REGARDING THE LEASE, PURCHASE OR SALE OF REAL
PROPERTY — Project #2305
The Board closed Executive Session and reconvened into Open Session at 7:09 p.m.
VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
H. Deliberations regarding the Lease, Purchase or Sale of Real Property — Project #2202
Board Member Chavarria made a motion, seconded by Board Member Clay, to authorize the
President to conduct additional due diligence as discussed in Executive Session for Project #2200.
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
September 28, 2023
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Motion Passed: 5 — 0
I. Deliberations regarding the Lease, Purchase or Sale of Real Property — Project #2209
No action taken.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected thishnn day
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A.D., 2023.
ATTEST:
Secretary