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1995-07-06 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 THURSDAY, JULY 6,1995 AT 11:30 A.M., IN THE FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. The meeting was called to order at 11:43 a.m. with the following present: Vice President Tricia Holland Secretary Susan Lenamon Board Member Connie Beaumont Board Member Bob Lewis Board Member Stella Roberts Board Member Charles Sones City Manager Paul Grohman Assistant City Richard Burdine Manager Assistant City Glen Erwin Manager City Attorney Amy Motes McCullough Assistant Director Wendy Standorf Administrative Svcs. Tritech Regional John Knox Council President Dennis Frauenberger was absent. In his absence, Vice President Tricia Holland presided over the meeting. Before the meeting began, Board Member Bob Lewis gave a presentation and demonstration of the Homepage on the Internet which has been created for the Economic Development Corporation. Approval of Minutes. Board Member Bob Lewis made the motion, seconded by Secretary Susan Lenamon to approve the minutes of the June 1, 1995 regular meeting as submitted. 1 Motion Passed 6 to 0. Secretary Susan Lenamon made the motion, seconded by Board Member Bob Lewis to approve the minutes of the June 20, 1995 public hearing as submitted. Motion Passed 6 to 0. Review and Approval of Job Description for the Executive Director Position. Board Member Bob Lewis asked if the Executive Director would be reporting to two entities; the Board and the City Manager. City Manager Paul Grohman stated it was necessary to have someone on-site to supervise this person. It is the responsibility of staff to carry out the goals of the Board. Board Member Charles Sones asked if the Executive Director would oversee the fund usage on the contract with the Chamber of Commerce for 5% of the EDC revenues. City Manager Grohman stated that there would need to be a contract drawn and that we could add to the job description 'Responsible for the oversight of all Economic Development Corporation Contracts." Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine stated the Executive Director should also attend the Planning & Zoning Commission meetings, the weekly Development Committee meetings and the Utility Coordinating Committee meetings, as required. Board Member Bob Lewis made the motion, seconded by Board Member Connie Beaumont to approve the j ob description for the Executive Director Position adding two modifications as follows: REQUIRED JOB DESCRIPTION ADDITIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION: 1. Responsible for the oversight of all Economic Development Corporation Contracts. 2. Attend Planning & Zoning Commission meetings, Utility Coordinating Committee meetings and other meetings as required. Motion Passed 6 to 0. Review and Approval of Job Description for the Special Events Coordinator Position. Vice President Tricia Holland stated that there had been discussion at the public hearing to change the title of the Special Events Coordinator. There were several possibilities discussed and it was the consensus of the Board to change the title of "Special Events Coordinator" to "Marketing and Events Coordinator". P Board Member Stella Roberts made the motion, seconded by Board Member Bob Lewis to approve the job description for the Special Events Coordinator position adding two modifications as follows: REQUIRED JOB DESCRIPTION ADDITIONS FOR THE SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR POSITION: Change Special Events Coordinator title to "Marketing and Events Coordinator". 2. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Economic Development Corporation or City Manager. Motion Passed 6 to 0. Appointment of a Board Committee to Investigate Options for Re -Use of the Rice Dryer. Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine informed the Board that he and Mr. Grohman had been thinking of possible uses for the vacant grain elevator on Highway 35. A retail site, railroad museum, rice museum and a pear museum, were discussed as possible uses for the rice dryer. David Miller of Prudential Allied Realtors informed the Board that he is working with a customer that is looking at the site for a private railroad museum. They are currently in Houston on a "loaned" tract and are looking for their own site. The owners of the property have an offer working at this time and if the deal does not go through, the property owners will contact Mr. Miller. According to the Bylaws of the Corporation, the President is to appoint a committee. In the absence of President Dennis Frauenberger, Vice President Tricia Holland called for any volunteers. Board Member Bob Lewis, Secretary Susan Lenamon and Vice President Tricia Holland volunteered to serve as the committee members. Update on Economic Development Prospects and Status of Communi y Audit. Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine provided the Board with two reports from IMS Worldwide, on the Community Audit, the interim report is to be complete by the end of July and the final report is to be complete by the end of September. IMS also provided information on Foreign Trade Zones. Regarding the prospects, the communications company is working their on C -Band radio study. Mr. Burdine stated that after talking with their internal auditor, their concern is the way their inventory might be appraised in Brazoria County. They have a lot of equipment that is leased off shore. They have worked something out with Harris County and we have requested a copy of the agreement. The second item is the C -Band Study. Mr. Burdine stated he had been contacted by a tubular steel machining company that has been in business for 40 years. They have a couple of locations and are looking to consolidate. He has a 3 meeting scheduled with the President and Chairman of the Board on Monday, July 10, 1995, 10:00 a.m. and would welcome any EDC members that would like to attend. They are looking for 10-15 acres on which to build a 48,000 square feet building just to meet current needs. They are currently in Harris County and can not expand at their current location. Board Member Bob Lewis asked if this type of industry would have associated businesses or are they a "stand alone" business. Mr. Burdine stated that there may be some suppliers that would follow, the prospect, however, most are in Houston already. Mr. Burdine stated that he had spoken with the representative from the Best Western and told them that they needed to put what they want in writing. Vice President Tricia Holland commented that we will need to establish a tourism bureau in the very near future. Mr. Burdine stated that they had a development meeting with some local business people that are interested in starting a motel also, but are going to wait to see how the Best Western does. City Manager Paul Grohman gave a presentation on the "David L. Smith" Project. He stated there would be a great deal of growth potential with the opening of the Monroe extension. Possible Purchase of an Advertisement in the Texas Economic Development Council's Special Section in the November 1995 Issue of Business Facilities Magazine. Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine informed the Board of a special Texas Economic Development Council insert that would be in the November, 1995 issue of the Business Facilities Magazine. The magazine goes to approximately 40,000 subscribers and we would receive 500 personal copies of the City's ad. Mr. Burdine recommended that the PEDC be a "Silver Spoon" sponsor which would cost $1,800 and would be a 1/2 page with a photo and 250 words. Secretary Susan Lenamon made the motion, seconded by Board Member Bob Lewis to purchase an Silver Spoon advertisement in the Texas Economic Development Council Special Section, in the November, 1995 issue of Business Facilities Magazine. Motion Passed 6 to 0. Texas Open Meetings Law. Assistant City Manager recommended that this agenda item be postponed until the next meeting since the information we needed for the presentation has not been received. Board Member Charles Sones made the motion, seconded by Board Member Bob Lewis to delay this item to the next agenda. Motion Passed 6 to 0. 4 Other Business. The Board adjourned into executive session under Texas Government Code at 12:58 p.m. to discuss the following: SECTION 551.074 - PERSONNEL - REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE APPLICATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. - SECTION 551.074- PERSONNEL -DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FILLING OF THE SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR POSITION. - SECTION 551.072 - ACQUISITION OF LAND - DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OR LEASE OF PROPERTY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES. The Board reconvened in open session at approximately 2:00 p.m. Adjournment. Adjourned 2:00 p.m. Minutes approved a6;;and/or corrected this 3r ATTEST: Wendy Sdorf, Assistant D ector Administr ive Services 5