Ray Lamberth - President Randy Bruett - Vice President Michelle Tackitt Treasurer Angela Turner Secretary  City of Floresville Floresville Economic Development Corporation REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 24, 2024 AT 6PM  Ben Lamberth Fred Gonzales Drew Pope Courtland Holman, Economic Development Director Charlotte Ximenez-Nelson, Asst. Executive Director  1120 D Street, Floresville, Texas 78114  ITEM 1.) CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM Meeting called to order by President Ray Lamberth called at 6:04 pm. Courtland Holman, Charlotte Ximenez-Nelson, Cynthia Sturm  ATTENDANCE: Ray Lamberth, Michelle Tackitt, Drew Pope, Fred Gonzales, Angela Turner  ABSENT: Randy Bruett, Ben Lamberth  GUESTS: Stephaie Moore, Betty Freasier, Brenda Trevino, Veronica Stubbs  ITEM: 2.) INVOCATION- led by Fred Gonzales ITEM3 3.) PLEDGE recited by all ITEM4.) PUBLIC COMMENTS  At this time, any person with business related to Floresville Economic Development Corporation may speak to the Board. Anyone wishing to speak should inform the Board of their name and address. Comments from the public should be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per individual speaker. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board may not deliberate or take action on items not appearing on the agenda but may consider placing an item on a future agenda if  deliberation is necessary.  None  ITEM 5.) CONSENT AGENDA  The following items are considered routine by the Floresville Economic Development Corporation and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion on these items unless requested by a Board Member, in which event, the item will be removed from the consent agenda and discussed after the consent agenda.  5A. Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes from FEDC's Regular  Meeting held on April 8, 2024.    President Lamberth read an email from Attorney Daniel Santee, advising the board approval of the minutes is ministerial and a person need not be present or even on the board for the meeting minutes being approved. Their approval is not attesting to  accuracy or veracity of the minutes.  Motion by Drew Pope to approve the minutes.  Motion: Drew Pope, Seconded: Angela Turner Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Citizens Comments: None  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X  5B. Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes from FEDC's Special  Meeting held on Meeting Minutes April 24, 2024. Motion by Michelle Tackitt to approve the minutes.  Motion: Michelle Tackitt, Seconded: Drew Pope Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Citizens Comments: None  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X  5C. Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes from FEDC's Special  Meeting held on Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024.    Motion by Drew Pope to approve the minutes. Citizens Comments: None  Motion: Drew Pope, Seconded: Michelle Tackitt Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X  5D. Review and Take Action on Finance Statement Financials for May 2024.  Motion by Drew Pope to approve the Financials.  Motion: Drew Pope, Seconded: Angela Turner Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Citizens Comments: None  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X  ITEM 6.)  DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING  6A. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Floresville Peanut Festival Association  and for the upcoming Royal Court.  Presentation by Betty Freasier, President of the Floresville Peanut Festival Association, discussed the expansion footprint of the festival this year. The association is requesting use of the FEDC property located at the corner of 4th Street and C Street downtown. The association is also going to advertise the festival on a 14 X4 46 billboard on 137 southbound. The amount requested from the The electrical box uses and agreement was discussed. President Freasier also  FEDC Board for marketing and advertisement is $2130.  introduced and the Royalty Court.    Motion to approve use of property, approve the funding for advertisement and the  electrical box agreement.  Motion: Michelle Tackitt, Seconded: Angela Turner Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Citizens Comments: None  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X  6B. Discussion and Possible action in Amending the FEDC Budget. Motion to table until the Finance Director concerns are addressed. Motion: Drew Pope, Seconded: Angela Turner Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Citizens Comments: None  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X  6C. Discussion and Possible action in contracting with Retail Strategies.  Lacey Beasley, President of Retail Strategies, presented via zoom, the benefits Retail Strategies can provide. Lacey presented the strengths of Retail Strategies in retail attraction, development, and planning services. Lacey with a staff of 70 is President Lamberth made a recommendation to table this item for further review.  moving toi the Dallas Texas office.  Motion: Fred Gonzales, Seconded: Michelle Tackitt  Citizens Comments: None    Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X  6D. Discussion and possible action regarding proposal for FEDC contract with Foreign  Direct Investment Alliance International - a marketing publication.  Motion to table this item.  Motion: Drew Pope, Seconded: Angela Turner Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Citizens Comments: None  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X  6E. Discussion and possible action regarding proposal for FEDC contract with  Expansion Solutions Magazine - a marketing publication.  Jeff Cornett presented via Zoom the Expansion Solutions marketing publication and Angela Turner made a motion to table this item until the board has reviewed the  web page benefits.  budget to obtain a comfort level on spending.  Motion: Angela Turner, Seconded: Fred Gonzales  Citizens Comments: None    Vote: For: 4 Against: 1 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X  X X  X  6F. Discussion and Possible Action approving a contract to repair the roof on FEDC  property located at 1400 4th Street. Roofing in the amount of $46,000.  Recommendation by Executive Director to approve the lower bid provided by Texas  Motion: Drew Pope, Seconded: Angela Turner Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Citizens Comments: None Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X  THE BOARD TOOK. A 10 MINUTE BREAK.  6.G. Discussion and Possible. Action approving License. Agreement format for Downtown  Electrical Equipment operated by FEDC.  Executive Director Holman made a recommendation to approve the license agreement, which can be modified when our property needs to be leased.  Motion: Michelle Tackitt, Seconded: Drew Pope Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Citizens Comments: None  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X    6H. Discussion and Possible action in contracting with CoStar.  Presentation by Rebecca Seitz via Zoom regarding CoStar and the detailed Motion by Fred Gonzales to table this item until Mr. Holman can provide ac comparison of the services he is recommending. for approval. Motion: Fred Gonzales, Seconded: Drew Pope Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  services they can provide.  Citizens Comments: None  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X  61.  Discussion and Possible Action regarding Election of Officers for the FEDC  commencing on June 24, 2024. a. Secretary  Motion by Michelle Tackitt to appoint Angela Turner as Secretary. Motion: Michelle Tackitt, Seconded: Fred Gonzales Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Citizens Comments: None  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X  6J. Discussion and Possible Action to hold next regular FEDC Board meeting on  July 15, 2024.  Angela Turner advised she will be out of town until July 17, 2024.    Motion: Fred Gonzales, Seconded: Drew Pope Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Citizens Comments: None Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X  Finance Director Cynthia Sturm requested a Budget Workshop date to review  FEDC Budget for FY 2024/2025.  Motion by Angela Turner to approve date of Tuesday, July 23, 2024.  Motion: Angela Turner, Seconded: Fred Gonzales Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Citizens Comments: None  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X  ITEM7.) EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION(S)  The time is now 8:55 p.m. and the Board will now hold a closed executive meeting pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, in 7.A. Texas Government Code Section 551.071- Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation and matters in which the duty of the Floresville Economic Development Corporation attorney requires to be discussed in closed meetings. 7.B. Texas Government Code Section 551.072- Deliberation regarding real estate property: purchase, exchange, lease, or value for real estate property, to wit: discuss 7.C. Texas Government Code Section 551.087- Discussion regarding Economic Development negotiations and opportunities, to wit: discuss potential incentives.  accordance with the authority contained in:  FEDC real estate properties, incubator, and leases.    Before entering closed session, Executive Director Courtland Holman announced, item 7.A. will not be discussed since no attorney is present.  Motion: Michelle Tackitt, Seconded: Fred Gonzales Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Citizens Comments: None  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X  ITEM 8.) ACTION ITEMS FROM EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION(S)  The time is now 9:21p.m. and hereby close the Executive Session of The Floresville Economic Development Corporation and do hereby reconvene the open session. 8.A. Consideration and take possible action on FEDC real estate, incubator and leasing 8.C. Consideration and take possible action regarding Economic Development  opportunities. negotiations.  Motion by Drew Pope to allow the Executive Director to proceed with the FEDC real estate negotiations for both A. and C. Motion: Drew Pope, Seconded: Michelle Tackitt Vote: For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2 B.O.D. Names For Against Abstain Absent  Citizens Comments: None  Ray Lamberth Randy Bruett Michelle Tackitt X Drew Pope Angela Turner Fred Gonzales Ben Lamberth  X  X  X X X  X    ITEM 9.) PRESENTATION  9A. EMC Update - the board will review at their leisure.  ITEM 10.) DIRECTOR'S UPDATE  The board will review at their leisure.  ITEM 11.) ADJOURN  The time is now 9:27 p.m. The meeting is adjourned.  Ray Lamberth, FEDE President