2001-02-05 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 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5,2001,4:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. with the following present:
BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman Dennis Frauenberger
Secretary Susan Lenamon
Board Member Bill Chase
Board Member. Charlie Philipp
Not in attendance: Due to a conflict in schedule, Vice Chairman Randy Ferguson and Board
member Connie Beaumont were unable to attend.
EX -OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor Tom Reid
Interim City Manager Alan Mueller
Chamber of Commerce Jon Volkmer
Chamber of Commerce Billye Everett
STAFF MEMBERS
Executive Director Mike Chance
Assistant Executive
Director Darlene Moody
Economic Development
Analyst Khue Nguyen
Administrative Assistant Janice Vega
Also in attendance: Council members Larry Marcott, Woody Owens, and Helen Beckman.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of
February 5, 2001
Page 2
II. Approval of Minutes: Secretary Susan Lenamon made the motion, seconded by Board
member Charlie Philipp to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting and Public Hearing of
December 4, 2000.
Motion Passed: 4 - 0
VI. New Business - With the Chairman's concurrence, the board discussed items by
priority due to a time conflict.
C. Approval of Incentives: Robbie Pateder with the Hampton Inn was present. After a
brief discussion, Board member Bill Chase made the motion, seconded by Board member
Charlie Philipp to approve the Economic Development Incentive Grant to the Prospect
#0029, Hampton Inn, in the amount of $32,700.00 for building costs.
Motion Passed: 3 - 1
Opposed: Susan Lenamon
G. Gartner Coatings, Inc. Request for Payment: Board member Charlie Philipp made the
motion, seconded by Board member Bill Chase to grant a payment of 75% of the $20,000.00
incentive grant awarded to Gartner Coatings (F. W. Gartner). They have completed their
manufacturing building with the exception of final landscaping and striping the parking lot,
but are now adding an office building. They will receive the remainder of their grant upon
receipt of their permanent Certificate of Occupancy.
Motion Passed: 3 -1
Opposed: Susan Lenamon
E. Public Infrastructure Projects: Secretary Susan Lenamon suggested that a workshop be
scheduled to further discuss the project list with the PEDC board and City staff. The
workshop will be scheduled for Monday, February 12, 2001 at 4:00 p.m.
A. Pearland Economic Development Corporation Meeting Time: Chairman Dennis
Frauenberger made the motion, seconded by Board member Bill Chase to keep the same
meeting time of 4:00 p.m. for the PEDC board meetings.
Motion Passed: 4 - 0
B. Public Comments: Board member Bill Chase made the motion, seconded by Board
member Charlie Philipp to add public comments as a regular item on the board meeting
agenda.
Motion Passed: 4 - 0
D. Target Market Study: Secretary Susan Lenamon suggested that this be a second item
on the agenda for the workshop to further discuss the proposals received by the PEDC. The
workshop is planned for Monday, February 12, 2001 at 4:00 p.m.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of
February 5, 2001
Page 3
F. McHard Road Overpass Landscape Project: The bond money has been completely
spent. Interim City Manager Alan Mueller stated that the money currently in the bond fund
is money received from the Railroad and should be in a different account, but does remain
PEDC funds. Secretary Susan Lenamon made the motion, seconded by Board member Bill
Chase to spend these funds on landscaping the Overpass and any other areas of the City.
Motion Passed: 4 - 0
III. Board Member Reports - No reports given due to lack of time.
IV. Executive Director's Report - No report given due to lack of time.
V. Old Business
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjournment: Board member Charlie Philipp made the motion, seconded by Board
member Bill Chase to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Passed: 4 - 0
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted..And/or (ITA day of
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ATTEST:
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Assistant
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