1998-04-06 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, AND HELD MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1998 AT
4:00 P.M. AT CITY HALL, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3519 LIBERTY
DR., PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. with the following present:
BOARD MEMBERS
Vice President Stella Roberts
Secretary
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Susan Lenamon
Bill Berger
Calvin Collier
Connie Beaumont
Charlie Philipp
Not in attendance — Due to a conflict in schedule, Chairman Dennis Frauenberger was
unable to attend.
EX -OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor Tom Reid
Chamber of Commerce Lucy Stevener
Billye Everett
TriTech John Knox
Not in attendance: Due to a conflict in schedule, Ex -Officio members Paul Grohman
and Billye Everett were unable to attend
STAFF MEMBERS
Executive Director
Asst. Executive Director
Administrative Asst
Glen Erwin
John Bowman
Perla N. Lehman
Also in attendance: Interim City Attorney Darrin Coker, Director of Finance David
Castillo, Asst. Director of Finance Cindy Soto and Council Members Kevin Cole and
Helen Beckman.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of
April 6,1998 (Cont.)
Page 2
II. Approval of Minutes: Board member Charlie Philipp made the motion, seconded
by Board member Connie Beaumont to approve the minutes of the Regular
meeting of March 2, 1998 as submitted.
Motion passed: 6 to 0
III. Board Member Reports: Reports included attendance to the Alvin/San Jacinto
Meeting at Golfcrest Country Club, the Beautification Committee meeting, the
Tax Abatement Review Committee meeting and the Power Summit. The board
Also commended Ms. Terrie Morgan for a well-written article submitted by Ms.
Morgan to Business Today Magazine regarding a national awards contest PEDC
had entered. PEDC ranked third out of seventy-five in the contest.
Mr. Bill Berger informed the board of his Texas Municipal League meeting and
stated that he would be getting copies of the minutes to the staff for distribution to
the board.
Ms. Susan Lenamon announced that the Beautification Committee had an official
name. They will now be known as the "Image 35 Committee".
IV. Executive Director & Staff Reports: Mr. Paul Grohman gave a detailed update
on the McHard Rd./Overpass project. He informed the board that he had a
scheduled meeting with The Texas Department of Transportation and the Houston
Area Galveston Council to look into all concerns regarding this project. An audio
recording of Mr. Grohman's report, including discussion of project progress and
bid packet results was submitted to file. A written progress report regarding the
project was also provided by Mr. Ran Bavarian and submitted to file.
Assistant Executive Director, John Bowman gave the board a progress report
regarding prospects the EDC is currently involved with. This report included a
helicopter company, a specialized coatings company, Solvents and Chemicals,
Pipe & Tubing Supply, a major master plan developer, a distribution company,
Houston Tubulars, Foreign Trade Zone possibilities, office building development,
a major outlet mall, a major airline related company, Tele -Flo, a customer call
center, a lime company, and the Rice Dryer. Architect Jack McGuff presented a
rendition of a planned project for the Rice Dryer and the surrounding area.
Director of Finance, David Castillo gave the board an updated EDC financial
report. A written version was submitted to file. The board requested future
reports be modified to include more details for better understanding. Executive
Director Glen Erwin asked that all suggestions be submitted to the EDC office.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of
April 6,1998 (Cont.)
Page 3
Mr. Erwin reported on the Chicago trip to attend the National Manufacturing
Week stating that is was a very positive trip they shared with Houston Lighting
and Power. He said he and Mr. John Bowman met with several developers and
they would continue to develop their relationship with their strategic allies. Mr.
Erwin reminded all board members of the Industrial Broker Day scheduled for
Thursday and urged everyone to attend. He also reported on a meeting he and
Mayor Tom Reid attended in Houston to listen to a review of the findings in the
Houston Metro Study. The study addressed various issues that will be faced by
the Houston area in the 21" century.
V. A. Excuse Absence: Secretary Susan Lenamon made the motion, seconded by
Board member Calvin Collier to excuse Vice President Stella Roberts from the
Regular meeting of March 2, 1998
Motion passed: 5 to 0
Abstained: 1
B. Approval of Resolution: After a long discussion, Board member Charlie
Philipp made the motion, seconded by board member Connie Beaumont to
approve the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
("PEDC") RECOGNIZING THE EXISTENCE OF ALVIN
COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY
COLLEGE AS INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING
SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF PEARLAND, AND
ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE BENEFITS OF THEIR
PRESENCE INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE CITIZENRY OF
PEARLAND.
Motion Passed: 6 to 0
VI. OTHER BUSINESS:
There was none.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
Secretary Susan Lenamon made the motion, seconded by Board member
Charlie Philipp to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Passed: 6 to 0
Time: 5:20 p.m.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of
April 6, 1998 (Cont.)
Page 4
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this
, A.D., 1998.
ATTEST:
Perla N. Lehman, Administrative Assistant
day of
Dennis Frauenberger, President
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PEARLAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ("PEDC") RECOGNIZING
THE EXISTENCE OF ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND
SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE AS INSTITUTIONS OF
HIGHER LEARNING SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF PEARLAND,
AND ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE BENEFITS OF THEIR PRESENCE
INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF THE CITIZENRY OF PEARLAND.
WHEREAS, as the City of Pearland's population continues to grow, there is an
increasing need for institutions of higher learning; and
WHEREAS, the PEDC Board is committed to ensuring the community's access to
quality educational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, both Alvin Community College and San Jacinto Community College serve
the Pearland community; and
WHEREAS, business and industry prospects desiring to locate in the Pearland area
require an educated workforce; and
WHEREAS, both institutions have diversified program offerings affording citizens
educational alternatives; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PEARLAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:
Section 1. The PEDC Board desires and supports the continued presence of both
Alvin Community College and San Jacinto Community College and the educational services
they provide to the Pearland area.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7Z day of
A. D., 1998.
L/
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ATTEST:
4SUAN LENAMON
SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY