1995-05-22 PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PEARLAND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD MONDAY, MAY 22, 1995 AT 7:30 A.M., IN THE FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE
ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Board Member Connie Beaumont
Board Member Susan Lenarnon
Board Member Tricia Holland
Board Member Dennis Frauenberger
Board Member Bob Lewis
Board Member Charles Sones
Board Member Stella Roberts
City Manager Paul Grohrnan
Assistant City Richard Burdine (left at 8:28 a.m.)
Manager
Assistant City Glen Erwin (left at 8:40 a.m.)
City Attorney Amy Motes McCullough
Secretary to the Wendy Standorf
Board
Chamber of Commerce Billye Arcernant
President
Chamber of Commerce Tom Everett
Tritech Regional John Knox
Council
IMS Worldwide Ginger Sanders
Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine played a short video from the bus tour of Tom Mullin,
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Tyler EDC on value added economic development.
Election of Initial Officers. Mr. Burdine stated the appointments made today would need to be
ratified once they are incorporated.
Election of President.
Board Member Bob Lewis made the motion, seconded by Board Member Stella Roberts to nominate
Dennis Frauenberger as President.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Election of Vice President,
Board Member Connie Beaumont made the motion, seconded by Board Member Stella Roberts to
nominate Tricia Holland as Vice President.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Election of Secretary_.
Board Member Connie Beaumont made the motion, seconded by Board Member Bob Lewis to
nominate Susan Lenarnon as Secretary.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Discussion of 1994-95 and 1995-96 Budget Considerations
A. Staffing Needs.
City Manager Paul Grohrnan gave his staffing thoughts that were talked about when the 1/2 cent
sales tax was presented which include:
1. 1 - Economic Development Coordinator.
2. 1 - Special Events Coordinator.
3. 1 - Clerical Staff.
There was also discussion of the possibility of combining the Economic Development Coordinator
with our current Code Enforcement operation to see that the transaction goes smoothly throughout
the entire process. This might mean 3 1/2 to 4 employees.
Vice President Tricia Holland stated the importance of and the need for a Special Events
Coordinator to generate additional income into our community.
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Board Member Stella Roberts was concerned about the funds for these positions.
President Dennis Frauenberger wanted to know when the Corporation would receive the first check.
Mr. Burdine stated our fust check would be received around September 10th and we would then
receive checks monthly, but they will be running two months behind.
B. Salaries Required for Professional Recruitment.
Mr. Groh man stated approximately 15% - 20% of the budget would be allocated for staffing. He
continued with a salary assessment for a clerk being approximately $8.50 - $9.50 per hour plus
benefits; a special events coordinator being in the low $30's; a top level economic development
coordinator salary being $65,000 - $80,000 plus bonuses; and a lower level economic development
coordinator salary being in the low $50's.
It was the consensus of the board that a top level economic development coordinator would be in
the best interest of the Corporation.
Mr. Grohrman stated he would like authorization from the board to advertise in the Texas EDC
newsletter, the National EDC newsletter and TCMA. He advised the board this is where the people
with the kind of experience we are looking for would be looking for position and it is relatively
inexpensive.
He ful they stated that the ads would be placed no later than Wednesday, May 24, 1995 for placement
in the next issue.
Board Member Stella Roberts made the motion, seconded by Vice President Tricia Holland to
authorize staff to actively recruit staff for the Economic Development Corporation with an
application cut off date of July 14, 1995.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
There was additional discussion on weather or not travel expenses would be paid.
Mr. Grohrman stated if we don't pay therm, we will lose the applicant.
Vice Chairman Tricia Holland made the motion, seconded by Secretary Susan Lenamon to authorize
the payment of travel expenses of qualified applicants that the Corporation is interested in
interviewing.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
C. Support to Pearland/Hobby Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Mr. Grohman stated a couple of things that need to be unproved upon are the Chamber portion of
the economic development team and their staffing.
He recommends that the Corporation allocate funds each year to help the Chamber in these areas
and feels that a percentage rather than an actual dollar amount be set. This will help there get more
if they produce.
There was discussion on the name change of the chamber & getting rid of the license plate renewal
responsibility which will free Billye to do her job.
Vice President Tricia Holland made the motion, seconded by Secretary Susan Lenamon to allocate
five (5) percent of the Corporations income each year to the Pearland/Hobby Area Chamber of
Commerce.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
The Board took a recess from 8:40 a.m. to 8:47 a.m.
Discussion of IMS Worldwide Proposal,
Mr. Grohman informed the board of IMS Worldwide's qualifications.
It was the consensus of the board to have IMS do a community audit only. This would give the new
director valuable information irmnediately upon his/her arrival.
Secretary Susan Lenamon made the motion, seconded by Vice President Tricia Holland, to authorize
IMS Worldwide to do a community audit only.
There was additional discussion and Secretary Susan Lenamon amended her motion, seconded by
Vice President Tricia Holland, to authorize IMS Worldwide to do a community audit which will
include but is not limited to: Community Overview, Demographics, Climate & Environment, Local
Government, Fire & Police Protection, Lodging & Conventions, Facilities & Attractions, Media,
Retail, Retail Sales, Cost of Living, Education, Health Care, Banking, Real Estate, Transportation,
Work Force & Employment, Wages, Local Employers, Taxes, Utilities, Financing & Incentives,
Labor Costs, Availability of Long -Terre Financing, Availability of Skilled Labor, Highway
Accessibility, Occupancy or Construction Costs, Energy Availability and Costs, Tax Exemptions,
State and Local Incentives, Availability of Telecormnunications Services, Crime Rate, Health
Facilities, Housing Costs, and the Rating of Public Schools.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Briefing on Industrial Pros-pects.
Mr. Grohman informed the board that IWL & Kenwood Systems are currently located in
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Friendswood and League City and are looking at relocating to Pearland.
Tritech Regional Council has some other possibilities they are unable to divulge at this time.
Billye Arcernant and Mr. Grohrnan had spent an afternoon making visits to local businesses found
two possible leads from established business, one is looking at a new building, and the other is
looking at relocating their headquarters in Pearland.
Other Business.
The board discussed a regular meeting date and tune.
Board Member Stella Roberts made the motion, seconded by Vice President Tricia Holland to set
the board's regular meeting date and time as the first Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m. -1:30
p.m. in the first floor conference room at City Hall the next regular meeting being on June 1, 1995.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Adjournment.
Secretary Susan Lenamon made the motion, seconded by Board Member Charles Sones to adjourn
the meeting.
Adjourned 9:20 a.m.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Minutes approved a �ttedor corrected
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Wendy Stand'grf, Secretary to the Board