2000-03-06 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, HELD MONDAY, MARCH 6,2000,4:00
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. with the following present:
BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman Dennis Frauenberger
Vice Chairman Connie Beaumont
Secretary Randy Ferguson
Board Member Calvin Collier
Board Member Bill Chase
Board Member Susan Lenamon
Board Member Charles Philipp
(Connie Beaumont arrived at 4:30 p.m.)
EX -OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Chamber of Commerce Billye Everett
Mayor Tom Reid
Not in attendance: Due to a conflict in schedule, Ex -Officio Jon Volkmer and City
Manager Glen Erwin were unable to attend.
STAFF MEMBERS
Executive Director Mike Chance
Economic Development
Analyst Will Benson
Administrative
Assistant Janice Vega
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March 6, 2000
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II. Approval of Minutes: Secretary Randy Ferguson made the motion, seconded by
board member Bill Chase to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
January 3, 2000.
Motion Passed: 6 to 0
III. Monthly Financial Statement Review: Executive Director Mike Chance gave an
oral report and a written one was submitted to file.
IV. Board Member Reports: Secretary Randy Ferguson commented on his
attendance at the Victory Insurance and Pro Play Zone Grand Openings. Mayor
Tom Reid reported on a resolution passed by City Council for sales tax on internet
sales. Mayor also made reference to a newspaper article, stating that as of June
2000, a core of engineers will be restricting the building of homes, businesses,
and roads near small creeks or rivers. Ex -officio member Billye Everett reported
that she is currently working with 3 restrauants, 2 dentists, and 1 retail business.
V. Executive Director & Staff Reports: Executive Director Mike Chance presented
an oral report to the board. His report stated as follows:
Activities since the January board meeting:
1) Have had 6 new industrial or commercial prospects.
2) Have met with 2 new potential restaurants.
3) Have met with Home Depot officials in a development meeting.
4) Met with 3 different developers - 1 on an industrial park, 1 on a business/light
industrial park, and a group of people out of Sugarland.
5) Worked on 6 ongoing projects: TurboCare, Weatherford, Packaging Services,
Pro Play Zone, Rollac Shutters, and F. W. Gartner.
Marketing efforts:
1) Attended ICSC show in New Orleans.
2) Attended the Call Center trade show in Dallas.
3) The Chamber and EDC co-sponsored a booth at the Small Business seminar
"Small Business Success 2000".
Upcoming:
1) March 12 -16 going on a state sponsored trip to the National Manufacturing
Show in Chicago.
2) Weatherford Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening and Open House - March 22"d at
2:00 p.m.
3) April 6th - Texas Leadership Institute seminar on 4-B organizations - Board
Invited.
4) Industrial Broker's Day has been moved from April 13th to April 27th.
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VI. OLD BUSINESS
None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. EXCUSED ABSENCE - Board member Bill Chase made the motion,
seconded by Secretary Randy Ferguson to excuse the absence of Board
member Charles Philipp from the Regular meeting of Monday, November
15, 1999.
Motion passed: 6 - 0
Abstained: Charles Philipp
B. EXCUSED ABSENCE - Secretary Randy Ferguson made the motion,
seconded by Vice Chairman Connie Beaumont to excuse the absence of
Board members Charles Philipp and Susan Lenamon from the Regular
meeting of Monday, January 3, 2000.
Motion passed: 5 - 0
Abstained: Charles Philipp and Susan Lenamon
C. APPROVAL OF INCENTIVES - Board member Susan Lenamon made
the motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Connie Beaumont to approve the
Economic Development Incentives for Prospect #9934, F.W. Gartner, in
the amount of $20,000.00.
Greg Degat of F. W. Gartner addressed the board on his company's behalf.
Will Benson gave an oral report with one submitted to file.
Motion passed: 7 - 0
D. APPROVAL OF INCENTIVES - Board member Susan Lenamon made
the motion, seconded by Secretary Randy Ferguson to approve the
Economic Development Incentives for Prospect #9930, Rollac Shutters, in
the amount of $100,000.00. The incentive will be in the form of two
grants - $40,000.00 for building costs, $60,000.00 for Woody Road only.
Walter Konrad of Rollac Shutters addressed the board on his company's
behalf. Will Benson gave an oral report with one submitted to file.
Motion passed: 7 - 0
E. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT - Board member Bill Chase
made the motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Connie Beaumont to
approve the budget amendment of $2,100.00 to add car allowance,
category #015-5000-555-06, for Will Benson.
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The Board of Directors asked Will if he thought he would drive 1,000
miles or more; Will answered no.
Motion passed: 7 - 0
F. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION - Board member Charlie Philipp made
the motion, seconded by Board member Susan Lenamon to approve the
amended Resolution of support for the Houston Olympics 2012.
Motion passed: 7 - 0
G. INFORMATIONAL UPDATE - Executive Director Mike Chance gave
an update on hiring process of Assistant Executive Director.
H. INFORMATION ON TEXAS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE -
Economic Development Sales Tax Seminar, Bastrop, TX. All board
members invited.
I. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' TERMS - Chairman Dennis Frauenberger,
Vice Chairman Connie Beaumont, and Board member Susan Lenamon
will have their terms expire April 30, 2000.
Remaining board members spoke in favor of the three directors continuing
to serve. Executive Director Mike Chance will send request to City
Council.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
Ex -officio member Billye Everett attended the last City Council meeting and
reported that Council is considering doubling the City of Pearland's impact fees.
Executive Director Mike Chance will set up a workshop to have Deputy City
Manager Alan Mueller explain the plan.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Dennis Frauenberger made the motion, seconded by Board member
Susan Lenamon to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Passed: 7 to 0
Time: 5:48 p.m.
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Minutes approved assubmittedand/or cq�r�Cted this �� _„ da
of A p e L , A.D., 2000 / / �y
Dennis Frauenberger, President
ATTEST: fi
Janice V49ka, AdministrativiJ Assistant