1999-09-20 PEARLAND ECONCOMIC 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, SEPTEMBER 20,1999,
4:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m. with the following present:
BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman Dennis Frauenberger
Vice Chairman Connie Beaumont
Secretary
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Randy Ferguson
Calvin Collier
Bill Chase
Charlie Philipp
Susan Lenamon
EX -OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
City Manager Glen Erwin
Chamber of Commerce Billye Everett
Mayor Tom Reid
Not in attendance: Due to a conflict in schedule, Ex Officio David Vaughan was unable
to attend.
STAFF MEMBERS
Executive Director Mike Chance
Economic Development
Analyst Will Benson
Administrative
Assistant Perla Lehman
Also in attendance: Councilmember Helen Beckman and City Attorney Darrin Coker.
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Minutes of Regular Meeting of
September 20, 1999
Page 2
II. Approval of Minutes: Chairman Dennis Frauenberger made the motion to
correct the time the board reconvened from Executive Session at the PEDC Board
meeting of August 2, 1999 to read 5:55 p.m. instead of 6:55 p.m. Board member
Susan Lenamon second the motion.
Motion Passed: 7 to 0
III. Board Member Reports - Board member Calvin Collier commented on his
attendance of the Mykawa Commerce Park Groundbreaking event on August 13,
1999.
IV. Executive Director & Staff Reports: Executive Director Mike Chance thanked
the board, the PEDC staff and city staff for their wane welcome and support. Mr.
Chance also presented the board with a prospect update report. A written version
was submitted to file. Mr. Chance recommended the board adopt a formal
Retention and Expansion Study and Plan. He suggested a call to the Chamber of
Commerce for assistance in manpower and an appointed committee. Mr. Chance
stated a thorough plan to the board and the committee would be forthcoming. He
made the board aware of possible costs involved such as for a survey instrument,
volunteer training, a training luncheon, follow up meetings and a published final
report. Mr. Chance closed by informing the board of the need for cooperation and
support of City, County, businesses, the EDC and the Chamber of Commerce.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Excused Absence - Board member Bill Chase made the motion,
seconded by Board member Susan Lenamon to excuse Secretary Randy
Ferguson from the Regular meeting of August 2, 1999.
Motion Passed: 7 to 0
B. Approval of grant- Board member Charlie Philipp made the motion,
seconded by board member Susan Lenamon to allocate $10,000.00 to
Trees for Pearland, a subcommittee of Keep Pearland Beautiful for
infrastructure improvements along Pearland Parkway. Board member
Randy Ferguson suggested the board consider a motion to contribute
dollar per dollar the amount received in pledges to assist collection of all
outstanding pledges. After discussion, this original motion was amended
the amount to $5,000.00 for infrastructure purposes such as an irrigation
system along Pearland Parkway between FM518 and John Lizer Rd.
Amended Motion Passed: 7 to 0
Minutes of Regular Meeting of
September 20, 1999
Page 3
C. Name Selection - Board member Susan Lenamon made the motion,
seconded by board member Bill Chase to name the new overpass project
The Mark Belt Road. After discussion, Board member Charlie Philipp
made the motion, seconded by Secretary Randy Ferguson to table this item
until the next scheduled Regular meeting.
Motion Passed: 7 to 0
D. Approval of incentives - Board member Bill Chase made the motion,
seconded by board member Charlie Philipp to approve an economic
development incentive package in the amount of $10,000.00 for Industrial
Prospect #9921. This incentive package will be used as follows:
$5,000.000 to assist with moving fixed equipment and $5,000.00 to assist
in bringing outside utilities and related infrastructure improvements to the
site
Motion Passed: 7 to 0
E. Approval of incentives - This item was passed because of pending
information.
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.
F. Approval of incentives - Board member Calvin Collier made the motion,
seconded by board member Bill Chase to approve an incentive package
for Industrial Prospect #9923 in the amount of $100,000.00. This package
will be used as follows: $30,000.00 to assist in infrastructure
improvements, $40,000.00 to assist with parking lot construction, and
$30,000 to assist in moving fixed equipment to the facility.
Motion Passed: 7 to 0
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
At this time Chairman Dennis Frauenberger adjourned the meeting into Executive
Session Under Government Code, Section 551.072 - Real Property at 5:25 p.m.
The board reconvened into open session at 6:18 p.m.
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of
September 20, 1999
Page 4
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Board member Bill Chase made the motion, seconded by board member Calvin
Collier to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Passed: 7 to 0
Time: 6:19 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this
of , A.D., 1999.
Dennis Frauenberger, President
ATTEST:
Perla N. Lehman, Administrative Assistant
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