Ray Lamberth - President Randy Bruett - Vice President Michelle Tackitt Treasurer Angela Turner Secretary  Ben Lamberth Fred Gonzales Drew Pope Courtland Holman, Economic Development Director Charlotte Ximenez-Nelson, Asst. Executive Director  MINUTES City of Floresville Floresville Economic Development Corporation REGULAR MEETING  August 12, 2024 6:00 p.m.  NOTICE is hereby given of a REGULAR BOARD MEETING of the Floresville Economic Development Corporation for the City of Floresville, County of Wilson, State of Texas, to be held on Monday August 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at 1120 D Street, Floresville, Texas 78114 at City Council Chambers for the purpose of considering the following numbered items. The Floresville Economic Development Corporation of the City of Floresville, Texas, reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any oft thel below items should the need arise and ifapplicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. ITEM 1.) CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM Meeting called to order by President Ray Lamberth at 6:00 pm. Andy Joslin, Cynthina Sturm, Cynthia Trevino Attorney  ATTENDANCE: Fred Gonzales, Angela Turner, Ray Lamberth, Ben Lamberth, Randy Bruett, Drew Pope, Michelle Tackitt, Courtland Holman, Charlotte Ximenez-Nelson, GUESTS: Rusty Duncan of Duncan Martial Arts, Morgan Leonhardt of WCN  ITEM2.) INVOCATION Fred Gonzales ITEM: 3.) PLEDGE Recited by all ITEM 4.) 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 oft 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  Page 1 of6    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 as 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 5B. Review and' Take Action on Finance Statement Financials for. July 2024.  Regular Meeting held on July 15, 2024.  Motion by Drew Pope to approve the July meeting minutes and Finance Statement Financials for. July 2024. Randy Bruett seconded the motion. Motion carried  6/0/1/0  NAME  YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT  President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett X Treasurer Michelle Tackitt Secretary Angela Turner Director Ben Lamberth Director Drew Pope Director Fred Gonzales  X  X X X X X  Motion Carries 6/0/1/0  ITEM 6.) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING  6A. Discussion and Possible action in contracting with Retail Strategies. Motion by Ben Lamberth to approve. Drew Pope seconded the motion.  Motion carried 6/0/1/0 President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett X Treasurer Michelle Tackitt Secretary Angela Turner Director Ben Lamberth Director Drew Pope Director Fred Gonzales  NAME  YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT  X  X X X X X  Motion Carries 6/0/1/0  Page 2 of6    6B. Discussion and Possible action in approving FEDC FY2024/2025 Budget. Motion by Ben Lamberth to approve as amended by Finance Director Cynthia  Sturm. Randy Bruett seconded the motion.  Motion carried 5/0/2/0 NAME President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett Treasurer Michelle Tackitt Secretary Angela Turner Director Ben Lamberth Director Drew Pope Director Fred Gonzales  YES X X X X X  NO ABSTAIN ABSENT  X X  Motion Carries 5/0/2/0  6C. Discussion and Possible action in approving funding of Rusty Duncan Martial  Arts Tournament.  Rusty Duncan presented his tournament and the amount of people that attend the tournament. Some have flown from other countries to attend. Rusty stated that he has moved his school to Floresville. Motion by Randy Bruett to approve a Gold Sponsorship in the amount of $2000. Ben Lamberth seconded the motion.  Motion carried 6/0/1/0 President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett X Treasurer Michelle Tackitt Secretary Angela Turner Director Ben Lamberth Director Drew Pope Director Fred Gonzales  NAME  YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT  X  X X X X X  Motion Carries 6/0/1/0  Page 3 of6    6D. Discussion and Possible action in approving funding of Pow Wow.  Motion by Ben Lamberth to table as representatives from Pow Wow were not in  attendance. Angela Turner seconded the motion.  Motion carried 6/0/1/0 President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett X Treasurer Michelle Tackitt Secretary Angela Turner Director Ben Lamberth Director Drew Pope Director Fred Gonzales  NAME  YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT  X  X X X X X  Motion Carries 6/0/1/0  E.  Discussion and Possible action in approving an increase ini funding to City of Floresville regarding Sidewalk/Lighting Repair in Downtown. Executive Director Courtland Holman presented the issues involved with the repairs that would be temporary after meeting with Jacob Montoya - Planning and Walker Engineering. Further evaluation is needed to determine a long term repair or replacement. Motion by Fred Gonzales to table. Randy Bruett seconded the motion.  Motion carried 6/0/1/0 NAME President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett X Treasurer Michelle Tackitt Secretary Angela Turner Director Ben Lamberth Director Drew Pope Director Fred Gonzales  YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT  X  X X X X X  Motion Carries 6/0/1/0  6F. Discussion Possible action to attend Retail Live in Austin on Thursday  August 29, 2024. top participate. No action.  Ben and Ray Lamberth are attending. Two others will inform Charlotte ift theyi intend  Page 4 of6    6G. Discussion and Possible action to appoint one FEDC board member to the Visitor and' Tourism board representing the FEDC on the board.  Motion by Michelle Tackitt to appoint Angela Turner to this board. Angela accepted the appointment request from the board. Fred Gonzales seconded the motion.  Motion carried 6/0/1/0 President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett X Treasurer Michelle Tackitt Secretary Angela Turner Director Ben Lamberth Director Drew Pope Director Fred Gonzales  NAME  YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT  X  X X X X X  Motion Carries 6/0/1/0  ITEM7.) EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION(S)  The time is now 6:49 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 reale estate property, to wit: discuss 7.C. Texas Government Code Section 551.087- Discussion regarding Economic Development negotiations and opportunities, to wit: a) discuss potential incentives.  accordance with the authority contained in:  FEDC real estate properties, incubator, and leases.  PROJECT 2024-002 PROJECT PURPLE  ITEM 8.) ACTION ITEMS FROM EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION(S)  The time is now 7:25 p.m. and hereby close the Executive Session of The Floresville Economic Development Corporation and do hereby reconvene the open session.  8.B. Consideration and take possible action on FEDC real estate, incubator, and leasing 8.C. Consideration and take possible action regarding Economic Development  opportunities. negotiations.  PROJECT 2024-002 PROJECT PURPLE  Page 5 of6    Motion by Drew Pope to authorize the Attorney to draft agreements for Project 2024-002 and Project Purple as discussed in closed session.  Seconded by Fred Gonzales. Motion carries 6/0/1/0 President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett X Treasurer Michelle Tackitt Secretary Angela Turner Director Ben Lamberth Director Drew Pope Director Fred Gonzales  NAME  YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT  X  X X X X X  Motion Carries 6/0/1/0  ITEM 9.) PRESENTATION  9A. EMC Update - provided written update to the board  ITEM10.) DIRECTOR'S UPDATE -provided written update to the board  ITEM 11.) ADJOURN  The time is now 7:30 p.m. The meeting is adjourned.  Rayl  /  4  Page 6 of6