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1997-08-04 PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD 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, AUGUST 4, 1997 AT 4:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. I. The meeting was called to order at 4:01 p.m. with the following present: BOARD MEMBERS Chairman Dennis Frauenberger Secretary Susan Lenamon Vice President Stella Roberts Board Member Bill Berger Board Member Calvin Collier Board Member Connie Beaumont Not in attendance - Due to a conflict in schedule, board member Charlie Philipp was unable to attend. EX -OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS TriTech John Knox Chamber of Commerce Billye Everett Mayor Tom Reid Not in attendance - Due to a conflict in schedule, City Manager Paul Grohman was unable to attend. STAFF MEMBERS Executive Director Assistant Executive Director Marketing & Events Coordinator Administrative Assistant Glen Erwin John R. Bowman Terrie Morgan Perla N. Lehman Also in attendance - City Attorney Amy McCullough, City Engineer John Hargrove, former PEDC board member Bob Lewis and City Projects Manager Alan Mueller. 1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 4,1997 (Cont.) II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of June 2. 1997 — Board member Stella Roberts made the motion, seconded by Secretary Susan Lenamon to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion passed: 6 to 0 III. Board Member Reports - Vice President Stella Roberts reported on her attendance at the Clear Lake Transportation Partnership meeting in July stating that she felt this Partnership would have a great impact on economic development. Ms. Roberts also attended the Keep Texas Beautiful meeting in San Antonio, Texas in late June and stated that according to the Handbook on Economic Development Laws for Texas Cities, beautification issues; landscaping, etc. are allowed and encouraged. Secretary Susan Lenamon expressed pride in announcing that 80% of the Pearland Independent School District campuses had achieved above the acceptable rating resulting in a recognized district. Board Member Calvin Collier stated that he was glad to be here and looked forward to being a part of some outstanding accomplishments. Chairman Dennis Frauenberger stated he was glad to be back at the PEDC board meetings after previous meetings missed because of conflicts in schedule. Ex -Officio Mayor Tom Reid commented on the Brazoria County Tax Abatement meeting he had attended earlier in the day and stated it had regarded the future revision of the Tax Abatement Guidelines. Ex -Officio Billye Everett gave a brief update on the Brazoria County Partnership regarding the newly elected board of directors stating that the members representing this area included Mr. Mike Hogg, Ms. Tricia Holland, and Mr. Bill Ring. IV. Executive Director and Staff Reports - Executive Director Glen Erwin and Chairman Dennis Frauenberger presented a plaque to Mr. Bob Lewis for outstanding service during his term as a PEDC board member for 1995-1997. Mr. Ron Bavarian of Walsh Engineering presented a written and oral update report detailing the progress of the Thoroughfare/Railroad Overpass project. The written report was submitted to file. Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 4, 1997 (Cont.) Mr. John Bowman presented a written and oral report regarding prospect progress. This update report included companies such as a Valve Manufacturer, a Produce Distribution, a Packaging and Shipping Company, a Customer Call Center, a Demolition Company, an Oil Field Manufacturer, a Die -Casting Facility and on regarding Wire Line Work. Also included in this update were Third Coast Packaging and DCG Specialty Chemicals. The written report was submitted to file. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of absence — Secretary Susan Lenamon made the motion, seconded by board member Connie Beaumont to approve the June 2, 1997 board meeting absence of Chairman Dennis Frauenberger. Motion Passed: 6 to 0 B. Approval of absence —Board member Connie Beaumont made the motion, seconded by Vice President Stella Roberts to approve the June 2, 1997 board meeting absence of board member Calvin Collier. Motion Passed: 6 to 0 VI. ADJOURNMENT Board member Stella Roberts. made the motion, seconded by Board member Charlie Philipp to adjourn the meeting. Motion Passed: 6 to 0 Time: 5:08 p.m.