HEMPSTEAD COME GROW WITH US!  NOTICE OF Al REGULARJOINT MEETING OF THE HEMPSTEAD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS TYPE A &TYPEB  Notice is hereby given that a regular joint meeting of the Hempstead Economic Development Corporation Type A & B ofthe CityofH Hempstead will bel held on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at the Hempstead City Hall, 1125 Austin St. Hempstead, Texas.77445 at which time the  following subjects will be considered, to-wit:  Mayor Erica Gillum Brad Austin Mildred Jefferson N/A Rosa DeLoera Kenneth Pilcher Ericel Rosas Ballinas Brent Rystrom Overton Stewart Z'aundria Warren Soraya Rodriguez Jackie Jackson  4B President 4B Vice President 4B Treasurer 4B Secretary 4B Member 4B Member 4B1 Member 4A President 4A Vice President 4A Treasurer 4A Secretary 4A Member  Present Present Present Open Position Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Absent  Also, on attendance,  Dr. Ramiro Bautista, HEDC Director Lilliana Rodriguez, HEDC. Administrative Assistant Charles Williams, City Attorney  OPEN SESSION:  1. Call to order. 2. Public Comments. and investors  Called to order by Mayor Erica Gillum at 6:04 p.m.  -Mr. Dave Burkey Commented on thei town hall meeting and would like assistance finding facilities -Mr. Charleston presented the concept ofj printed publication that talks about the value of Hempstead and its economic development and history. Presented a copy he created for Prairie View -Dr. Bautista highlighted the assistant director for Parks and Recreation about the event that brought over 1200 guests to Hempstead from Houston's) Little) League, this group normally meets in) Brenham, they were very pleased with Hempstead's parks and are looking forward to bringing them back. He will propose aj project for the parks to promote the city andi improve the quality oflife for the citizens  and guests alike.  3. Discussion and action on minutes dated March 11, 2024.  Type B motion made by Kenneth Pilcher and seconded by Brad. Austin Type A motion made by Soraya Rodriguez and seconded by Z'aundria Warren    Alli in Favor. Motions carried.  4. Discussion on the appointment ofTypel B Board ofl Directors and the terms:  Type BI Director:  Ericel Rosas Ballinas- Position 1( (1-year Term; October 1, 2023-September  30,2024) City Council approved on March 18, 2024.  5. Presentation from Flyer View Group, LLC on Marketing Collateral Design-Mapping Board members viewed the presentation on Zoom from Flyer View Group Marketing, questions by Kenneth Pilcher and Mr. Rystrom. The presenter stated that 90% oftheir clients renew subscriptions and that 25% oft their clients have the same Discussion and action oni renewing GSLI programs (Elite Cities and' Texas Elite Cities). Type B- Motion made to discuss by Kenneth Pilcher and seconded by Rosa DeL oera Type A - Motion: made by Soraya Rodriguez seconded by Z'aundria Warren  Program proposal.  papulation as Hempstead.  Dr. Bautista explained the current status and items pending to be completed, 3 podcasts and printed item Kenneth Pilcher joined the discussion, Mayor Erica Gillum joined, and shared her experience and the outcome of the tradeshow, promotions, mentioned JBL and Aquatex, and, Bluebell as gained leads. The funding request is for item 4 would be $3950,00 in the term of121 months. Brent Rystorm, Ericel Rosas Ballinas, and Dr. Bautista joined the conversation and agreed toj proceed Type B motion made by Kenneth Pilcher and seconded by Mildred Jefferson Type A motion made by Soraya Rodriguez and seconded by Z'aundria Warren 7. Discussion and action on drafting al Resolution and completing thei registration packet for Type B motion to discuss was made by Mildred Jefferson and seconded by Rosa DeLoera Type A motion to discuss was made by Z'aundria Warren and seconded by Overton Discussion made by Dr. Bautista, Alan Younts informed of benefits of service, discussion joined by Kenneth Pilcher and Brent Rystorm a suggestion for an: investment committee Type B motion to draft resolution, complete registration packet, and form investment committee made by) Kenneth Pilcher seconded by Mildred Jefferson Type A motion to draft resolution, complete registration packet, and form investment committee made by Overton Stewart seconded by Z'aundria Warren. (CHEAF) donating an Economic Development Strategic Plan.  Alli in favor. Motions carried. Texas CLASS. Stewart mentioned.  Alli in favor. Motions carried.  8. Discussion andj possible action on Communities Health & Economic Alliance! Foundation Type B motion made to discuss made by Mildred Jefferson seconded by Brad Austin Type A motion made to discuss made by Soraya Rodriguez seconded by Z'aundria Dr. Bautista explained of no cost for the strategic plan from CHEAF, Kenneth Pilcher brought up the concern oft thei time used by city employees to complete the project. Mayor Erica Gillum mentioned another option that has been quoted over 61 figures. Kenneth Pilcher suggested an outline ofwhat this strategic plan would require from city employees and/or board: members. The board also requested. aj presentation from the  Warren  organization at the next meeting. Item tabled. Alli in favor. Motions carried.    9. Consideration and action on al Resolution oft thel HEDC Type A&B for the appointment and Type Bi motion made to discuss by Mildred Jefferson seconded by Kenneth Pilcher Type A motion made to discuss by Z'aundria Warren seconded by Overton Stewart Discussion opened by Kenneth Pilcher, joined by Dr. Bautista and Atty Charles Williams, Mayor Erica Gillum read the application suggestions made by the board, and the application was updated. Atty Charles Williams took the updated copy and will return it to Type B: motion made to approve appointment and approval ofa additional members of standing committees made byl Kenneth Pilcher seconded by Mildred Jefferson Type A: motion made to approve appointment and approval of additional members of standing committees made by Soraya Rodriguez seconded by Overton Stewart All ini favor of updated changes to the application and action. Motions carried. 10. Discussion and action on a Notice ofInterest (NOI) for an HGAC-) Focused Livable Center Type B motion to discuss made by Kenneth) Pilcher seconded by Rosa DeLorea Type A mofion to discuss madel by Soraya Rodriguez and seconded by Overton Stewart Discussion- Dr. Bautista explained and Kenneth Pilcher commented on the previous LCS, Dr, Bautista agreed with the comments and added prioritizing this item. Type B motion madel by Kenneth Pilcher seconded byl Mildred Jefferson Type A motion made by Z'aundria Warren seconded by Overton Stewart  approval ofadditional members oft the standing committees.  the board after revision.  (FLC) Study.  All in favor. Motions carried.  11. Discussion and action on continued sponsorship with Waller County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) fort the SizeUp application. Typel B Motion to discuss made by Kenneth Pilcher seconded by Mildred Type A Motion to discuss by Soraya Rodriguez seconded by Z'aundria Discussion by Kenneth Pilcher regarding the website not working, Dr. Bautista assured that it was and will make suggestions to WCEDP to include thel HEDC logo on their website also explained membership is split up Type B: motion to accept continued sponsorship with Waller County Economic Development Partnership made by Kenneth Pilcher and seconded by Mildred Type A Motion to continue sponsorship with Waller County Economic Development Partnership made by Soraya Rodriguez seconded by Z'aundria  Jefferson Warren  between 4 entities.  Jefferson. Warren  Alli in Favor. Motions carried.  12. Discussion and action on al Resolution approving an. HEDC Type B project.  Dr. Bautista explained. The City Council approved an ordinance to allow Type A to undertake a Type B  project.    Typel BI Motion to action made by Kenneth Pilcher seconded by Mildred. Jefferson Type A motion to action made by Z'aundria Warren and seconded by Overton Stewart  All in favor. Motions carried. 13. HEDCI Director Comments.  Report/Presentation Power Up' Texas (PUT) Membership County Assistance! District' Tax Women's) History Month. Appreciation Breakfast Business Improvement Grant Program CityofHempstead, Development Packet Flock Safety Presentation Bank Accounts/Sales Tax Reports  Local Sales and Use Tax in' Waller-Harris Emergency Services District No. 200  Dr. Bautista presented his 90-day presentation and achievements. Explained bullet points. 14. The Boards will convene inl Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 ofthe 15. The Boards will convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 ofthe Government Code to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,  CLOSED SESSION:  Called into order by Mayor Erica Gillum at 8:18 p.m.  Government Code to Consult withi the. Attorney.  duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee. (HEDC Staff) OPEN SESSION: called into order by) Mayor Erica Gillum at 9:19 p.m. 16. Discussion and action on paying the monthly bills.  Type B Motion made toj pay thei monthly bills made by) Kenneth Pilcher and seconded by Mildred Type A Motion made toj pay thei monthly bills made by Z'aundria Warren and seconded by Overton  Jefferson Stewart All inl Favor. Session.  17. Discussion and action on1 thel HEDC: Director's agreement as deliberated in] Executive Motion made by Type B, proposed by Mildred Jefferson, to increase the compensation amount to $130,000 for the Director and to: make it effective as of April 8th, 2024, was seconded by Kenneth Pilcher and acknowledged the work the Director is doing. Suggested to further discuss the employment agreement but does Motion made by type A, agreeing with thej proposed previously agreed upon salary, was put forth by Soraya Rodriguez and seconded by Z'aundria Warren.  agree to the salary increase.  All ini favor. Motions carried. thei next meeting.  The discussion on the employment agreement was tabled for further consideration at  18. Adjourn. By Mayor Erica Gillum at 9:22 p.m.    Type Al President :  Type B President: fues Hullia Type A Secretary: CE