NOTICE OF THE. EDC. A REGULAR MEETING for thej purpose ofo considering the following:  Thel Economic Development Corporation A for the City of Simonton, Texas, willl holdi its EDC A Regular Meeting on October 8, 2024 at 6:001 PMi in City Hall, 35011 FM 1093, Simonton, Texas 77476,  Presence ofa Possible Quorum oft the City Council oft the City of Simonton, TX  This notice is posted in ordert toi meet thei requirements ofthe Open] Meetings Act. Ifther number ofCity Council Members present at the event constitutes a quorum, the Council will: not deliberate, take any formal action on any items discussed,  nor will there bei meeting minutes taken for this event for City Council.  1. 2. 3.  Call to order Invocation and Pledge Public Comments  In accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act and Texas Government Code 551.007, any item NOT listed on the Agenda may not be discussed or action taken upon. Each member of the public wishing to speak must sign in All attendees are respectfully reminded of the Economic Development Corporation's commitment to decorum Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and are generally enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule occurs when a Committee Member requests one or more items removedj from the Consent  prior toi thez meeting and is limited to. 3 minutes.  and mutual respect.  4.  Consider and take action on the Consent Agenda Agenda for separate discussion and action.  a. b. C. 5. New Business a. Budget. b. Strategy Planning. 6. Schedule next meeting 7. Adjournment  Draft EDC. A Meeting Minutes of. June 25, 2024 Regular Meeting. Draft EDC A and) EDCI BI Minutes ofJ July 30, 2024. Joint Session Meeting. Draft EDC A and EDCI BI Minutes of August 14, 2024. Joint Session Meeting  Itheu undersigned, City Secretary ofthe City ofSimonton, dol hereby certify that on October 4, 20241 by 5:00p.m., Iposted at true and correct copy oft the above and following notice oft the City of Simon Economic Development (EDC). A Regular Meeting to bel held on October 8, 2024, beginning at 6:00j p.m. att the Simonton City Hall, which) posting was done at least  seventy-two (72)1 hours prior to the date fixed for said meeting.  Nanci  City Secretary  Er  TheEconomic Development Corporation A may hold an Open or Closed meeting by telephone conference call ifan emergency or public necessity exists within thei meaning of Section 551.045 ofthe Open Meetings Act, and the convening The Economic Development Corporation A may convene into executive session on any matter related to any ofthe above agenda item fora aj purpose, such a closed session is allowed under Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. Reasonable accommodation) for persons with disabilities attending this meeting will be available. Persons with disabilities inneedofspeciala assistance at thez meeting. shouldplease contact the City Secretary at 281-533-9089.4 Agendas are posted  at one location ofa quorum of] EDCI Board Ai is difficult or impossible.  on the City Website at htp.simontonesasgow.    Minutes  Economic Development Corporation. A CITY OF SIMONTON June 25, 2024  This is ai true and correct copy oft the Minutes ofthel Economic Development Corporation Al Meeting  oft the City of Simonton held on June 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.  1. Call to Order  President Justin Boudreau called thei meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  A quorum was present with the following Economic Development Corporation Board. Al Membors in attendance: Justin Boudreau, Kelli Matula, Courtney Cox, Faith Haley, and Burns Turner  City Staff preseut:  Interim City Seoretary Janie Willman City Attomey Philip Boedeker, Olson and Olson  Public) Present: Daniel MçJunkin Barb Minton  2. By-Laws Review. Board Members questioned why only the City Attorney's analysis wasi included, Indiçations were that the Board intended to read through and analyze the current. Board By-Laws. The following information or agenda items werei requested for thei next Board A Meeting: the current full set of EDC A By-Laws to allow comparison with tho City Attorney's information submitted that includes any statutory changes related tot board member aç çomparison of current Budget versus Actual report for EDC Budgets  3. Next Meeting Date: July 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m.  qualifications  adiscussion ofp proposed Projects adiscussion ofProject Reports appointment ofremaining officers  4. Adjourmment objection.  The President adjoured thel Economic Development Corporation. Al Meeting at 6:12 p.m. without  Respeetalymbmite,  President. Justin Boudreau  City Secretary    Minutes Corporations A and B CITY OF SIMONTON July 30,2024  The EDC A and EDC B - Joint Session Meeting of the Simonton Economic Development  This is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the The EDC A and EDC B - Joint Session Meeting of the Simonton Economic Development Corporations A and B held on July 30, 2024 at  6:301 PM. 1.  Call to order at 6:41 p.m.  A quorum was present with the following City, Council Members in attendance: Laurie Boudreaux, Kelli Matula and Justin Boudreau (late arrival).  Olson and Olson Attorney Philip Boedeker and City Secretary Nanci Mohr were in Proposed. Board Members Rachel Reyes (EDC. A)and Joseph Cottle (EDC-B) were noti in  attendance. attendance. Public comments  2.  There were no public comments.  3.  Introduction of newly appointed EDC Aand EDC B board members and consultant Proposed EDCAand BDG B'Board Members-atendance introduced themselves.  4.  Swearing in of new board members  Mayor Boudreaux sworeinall oft thehew Board Members in attendance as a group.  5.  Explanation of EDC boardmember duties and expectations Binders - the reference page, the: financial statements and the Bylaws.  Mayor Boudreaux provided a brief explanation of the materials in the Board Member's City Attorney Philip Boedeker stated that EDCs are created for using tax dollars for economic development and public uses, for example, parks. Mr. Boedeker stated that the City's Comprehensive Plan is a great place for the Board Members to begin educating themselves. Mr. Boedeker stated that there are types of projects that each Board can take action upon: EDC A has the "macro view"-t this Board is more: involved in working with industry and interstate issues; EDC B has a "micro view" - this Board is more involved with the local impacts, green spaces, bike trails, sidewalks and tree conservation type issues. Mr. Boedeker stated that EDC B may assist EDC. A in projects where needed as a  "joint venture."    There was a brief discussion of monies recovered and that a percentage of sales tax revenues is allocated to each EDCType. Board Member Dub Sabrsulai inquired as to when the budgets are due to City Council for approval, to which Mayor Boudreaux responded August 1, 2024. Board Member Dub Sabrsula stated that budgets must be approved by City Council. Mayor Boudreaux responded that once the final tax rolls are received from Fort Bend County, then the City can provide the final numbers to the EDC for their usei in Board Member Susan La Dart asked ift the revenues are carried over. Mayor Boudreaux Board Member Dub Sabrsula: requested informationregarding: who will be responsible for taking EDCI Board Meeting Minutes and the postingofsame Mayor Boudreaux responded that the City Secretary will be available to assist, but that the Boards should appoint a City Attorney Philip Boedeker described aquorum and explained thatt the Boards may not  budgeting.  responded that carry-over revenues are maintained in the reserves.  minute keeper as the City Secretary may not always be available., openly discuss their views regarding their upcoming votes, Discussion and possible action related to the Bylaws  6.  6a. EDC. A - no action taken, Bylaws may be amended at a later date.  6b. EDC B-1 no action taken. City Attorney Philip Boedeker stated that the EDCB  7.  Elect EDC officers  7b. EDC B Election ofOfficers  Motionby Board Member DubSabrsula to elect Board Member Kelli Matula as President and liaison between BoardB and City Council. Board Member Bubba  Mullins seconded. Ayes: Six Noes: None  Board Member Joseph Cottle not in attendance. Motion uhanimouslyapproved.  Motion by Board Member Kelli Matula to elect Board Member Dub Sabrsula as  Vice-President, Board Member Bubba Mullins seconded. Board Member Joseph Cottle not in attendance. Motion unanimously approved.  Ayes: Six Noes: None  Motion by Board Member Kelli Matula to elect Board Member Joseph Cottle as  Treasurer. Board Member Roberto Molina seconded.  Ayes: Six Noes: None    Board Member. Joseph Cottle not in attendance. Motion unanimously approved.  City Attorney Philip Boedeker stated that under thel Bylaws, the Board can delegate certain responsibilities, i.e., the recording of votes, the minutes and posting oft the meeting notices to the City Secretary, but that the position of Secretary does need Motion by Board Member Kelli Matula to elect Board Member Sunni McKenney West as Secretary. Board Member Sunni McKenney West Board said she is accustomed toj preparing Minutes and does not mind preparing them as long as the Board works with her schedule. Member Roberto Molina seconded.  to be nominated.  Ayes: Six Noes: None  Board Member Joseph Cottle not in attendance. Motion unanimously approved. 7a. EDC. A Election of Officers  Motion by Board Member Susan La Dartto eléc-Board MemberJustin Boudreau as President and liaison with City Council, Board Member Stacey Gootee  seconded. Ayes: Three Noes: None  Board Members Barbara Minton and Rachel Reyes notin attendance.  Motion.tnanimously: approved.  Motion by Board Member Susan LaDart to elect Board Member Susan La Dart as  Vice-President, BoardMember. JustinBoudreau seconded.  Ayes:Three Noes: None  Board Members Barbara Minton and Rachel Reyes not in attendance.  Motion unanimously approved.  Motion, by Board Member Justin Boudreau to elect Board Member Stacey Gootee  as' Tréasurer. BoardMember Susan La Dart seconded.  Ayes: Three Noes: None  Board Members Barbara Minton and Rachel Reyes not in attendance.  Motion unanimously approved.  Motion by Board Member. Justin Boudreau to elect Board Member Barbara Minton  as Secretary. Board Member Susan La Dart seconded.  Ayes: Three Noes: None  Board Members Barbara Minton and Rachel Reyes not in attendance.  Motion unanimously approved.    8. Discussion and possible action rel Budgets  o EDCA OEDCB  Mayor Boudreaux briefly described the financial statement summaries contained in the Board Members' binders. Board Member Dub Sabrsula requested final financial statements for each EDC at the next Board Meeting. Mayor Boudreaux stated that the drop-dead budget deadline is September 30, 2024. Mayor Boudreaux requested that the Board Member Susan La Dart requested a workshop for.creating the budgets. Board Member Sunni McKenney West responded that she has'experience preparing budgets and City Attorney Philip Boedeker discussed incentivés versus budget adjustments and future The next EDC A and EDC B Joint Meetingis scheduled for August4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.  Boards have their budgets completed by the end of August 2024.  can assist. planning.  9.  10. Adjournment  Mayor Boudreaux adjourned the EDCAand EDC BJoint Meeting at 8:06j p.m. Motion to adjourn by EDC A Board Membera Justin Boudreau. Seconded by Stacey  Gootee. Ayes: Three Noes: None  Board Members Barbara Minton and Rache/Reyes not in attendance.  Motion approved unanimously,  Motion to adjourby,EDCBI Board MemberKelli Matula. Seconded by Susan La Dart.  AyesSix NoesNone  Board Member Joseph Cottle not in attendance. Motion approved unanimously. Respectfully submitted,  Mayor Laurie Boudreaux  Nanci Mohr, City Secretary    Minutes A and B  Thel EDCAand! EDCB -J Joint Session Meeting oft the Simonton Economic Development Corporations  CITY OF SIMONTON August 14, 2024  This is a true and correct copy of the Minutes ofThe EDC. A and EDC B - Joint Session Meeting of the Simonton Economic Development Corporations A and B. held on August 14, 2024 at 6:001 PM.  1.  Call to order at 6:07 p.m.  A quorum was present with the following City Council Members in attendance:  Laurie Boudreaux, Kelli Matula and Justin Boudreau.  The meeting was called to order jointly by EDC A President Justin Boudreau and EDC B  President Kelli Matula.  City Secretary Nanci Mohr was in attendance. Board Member Bubba Mullins (EDC B), was a late arrival.  2.  Invocation and Pledge  Mayor Boudreaux gave theinyocation.  Mayor Boudreauxledt the assembly in thePledge of Allegiance.  3.  Public Comments  There were no speakers to address the. Joint Committees.  4. New- Business  a. Budget Workshop forfiscal year 2024-2025  Mayor Laurie Boudreaux provided an explanation oft the financial documents presented to the Committees. Upon request, Mayor Boudreaux explained that an "ICS Sweep" is when funds are transferred into thes Committee operating accounts when the balance exceeds $10,000. Mayor Boudreaux also stated that CDARS accounts are an outlet for municipal governments EDCI B President Kelli Matula stated that she believed the proposed 2024-2025 budget should Motion by EDC. B Committee Member Dub Sabrsula to approve the proposed 2024-2025  to invest funds at al higher rate of return.  be approved as there are no projects being conducted at this time.  budget. EDC B Committee Member Roberto Molina seconded the motion.    Ayes: Seven Noes: None  Motion was unanimously approved.  EDC. A President Justin Boudreau stated that he also believed the proposed 2024-2025 budget Motion by EDC A Committee Member Stacey Gootee to approve the proposed 2024-2025  should be approved.  budget. EDC A Committee Member Barbara Minton seconded the motion.  Ayes: Five Noes: None  X  Motion was unanimously approved. b. TML Training - open meetings  EDC A President Justin Boudreau provided anexplanation regarding the required Open Meetings Act training for the Committee Membérs. A discussion ensued as to whether the Committee Members would liketoj perform their training individually at home or as a group. Mayor Boudreaux stated that CityHall Council Chambers.was available if the Committees City SecretaryNanci Mohr-stated that she would forwardOutlook contact cards when all of the Committee Members' email addresses had been received. Mayor Laurie Boudreaux and EDC A Committeé President Justin Boudreau reinforced the importance of never "replying  would like to train as a.group.  all" in anyemail discissiorisnder:tbet Open Meetings Act.  5.  Swearing In:  a. Rachel Reyes - EDG BoardA b. Joseph Cottle - EDCE Board B Joseph Cottle (EDC B).  City Secretary Nanci Mohrswore in new Committee Members Rachel Reyes (EDC A) and  8.  The: next EDC A Meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The next EDC B. Meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.  EDC B Committee Member Dub Sabrsula inquired about strategic planning. Mayor Boudreaux stated that the information could be found in the Comprehensive Plan which is found on the website or could be emailed to the Committee Members by City Secretary Nanci EDCI B Committee Member Sunni McKenney Westi inquired where farmers markets could be held as a suggested future project. Mayor Boudreaux stated that this item was not on the  Mohr.  agenda and should bel held for discussion at a future Committee Meeting.    9.  Adjournment  Thei meeting was adjourned jointly by EDC. AJ President Justin Boudreau and EDCI B. President  Kelli Matula at 6:36 p.m. without objection.  Respectfully submitted, Mayor Laurie Boudreaux  Nanci Mohr, City Secretary