NOTICE OF THE EDCI B. REGULAR MEETING fort the purpose of considering the following:  The Economic Development Corporation Bi for the City of Simonton, Texas, will hold its EDC: B Regular Meeting on October 9, 2024 at 6:00) PMi in City Hall, 35011 FM 1093, Simonton, Texas 77476,  Presence ofal Possible Quorum oft the City Council of the City of Simonton, TX  This notice is posted in order toi meet the requirements ofthe Open Meetings Act. Ifthe numbero 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 be 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 removed from the Consent  prior to the meeting and is limited to. 3 minutes.  and mutual respect.  4.  Consider and take action on the Consent. Agenda Agendaj for separate discussion and action.  a. b. 5. New] Business a. Budget. b. Strategy Planning. 6. Schedule next meeting 7. Adjournment  Draft EDC A and EDC BI Minutes of] July 30, 2024. Joint Session Meeting. Draft EDC. A and EDC. BI Minutes of August 14, 2024 Joint Session Meeting.  I,t the undersigned, City Secretary oft the City of Simonton, dol hereby certify that on October4, 2024 by 5:00p.m., Iposted at true and correct copy oft the above and following notice oft the City of Simon Economic Development (EDC) B Regular Meeting tol bel held on October 9, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Simonton City Hall, which posting was done at least  seventy-two (72)1 hours-prior to the date fixed for said meeting.  Smi Nanci Mohr, City $ecretary  The Economic Development Corporation B may hold an Open or Closed meeting by telephone conference call if an emergency or public necessity exists within the meaning of Section 551.045 ofthe Open Meetings Act, and the convening Thel Economic Development Corporationl B may convene: into executive session on any matter related to any oft the: above agenda item for 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 inz meedofspecial assistance at the meeting. should please contact the City Secretary at 281-533-9089. Agendas are posted  at one. location ofa quorum of EDC Board B is difficult ori impossible.  on the City Website at htp/simontonexasgov.    Minutes  The EDC A and EDC B - Joint Session Meeting of the Simonton Economic Development  Corporations A and B CITY OF SIMONTON July30,2024  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 Coyncil Members in attendance: Laurie Boudreaux, Kelli Matula and Justin Boudreau (late arrival).  Olson and Olson Attorney Philip Boédeker and City Secretary. Nanci Mohr were in Proposed Board Members RachelReyes (EDC A)andJoseph Cottle (EDC-B) were: not in  attendance. attendance. Public comments  2.  There were: no, public commènts.  3.  Introduction of newly appointed EDC Aand EDC B board members and consultant Proposed EDCAand EDC B1 Board Membersinatendance introduced themselves.  4.  Swearing in ofnew board members  Mayor Boudreaux sworè inall of the new Board Members in attendance as a group.  5.  Explanation OfEDCI boardmember duties and expectations  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" - 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 EDCBI may assist EDC. A inj projects where needed as a  Binders -1 the reference.page, the financial statements and the Bylaws.  "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 Sabrsula 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 use in Board Member Susan La Dart asked if the revenues are carried over. Mayor Boudreaux Board Member Dub Sabrsula requested information. regarding who will be responsible for taking EDC Board Meeting Minutes andt thej posting ofsame. Mayor Boudreaux: responded that the City Secretary will be available to assist, but thatthe Boards should appoint a City Attorney Philip Boedeker described a qyorum and explained that the Boards may not  budgeting.  responded that carry-overt revenues are maintained in the reserves.  minute keeper as the City Secretary may notalways be availablè, openly discuss their views regarding their upcoming votes, Discussion and possible actionrelated to the Bylaws  6.  6a. EDC A -1 no action taken. Bylaws may be amended at a later date.  6b. EDC B - no action taken. City Atterney PhilpBoedeker stated that the EDCB  7.  Elect EDC officers  7b. EDC B. Election of Officers  Motion byBoard Member Dub Sabrsula to elect Board Member Kelli Matula as President andliaison between BoardB and City Council. Board Member Bubba  Mullins seconded. Ayes: Six Noes: None  BoardMember Joseph Cottle noti in attendance. Motiony unanimously approved.  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 the Bylaws, the Board can delegate certain responsibilities, i.e., the recording of votes, the minutes and posting of 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 to preparing Minutes and does noti mind preparing them as long as the Board works with her schedule. Member RobertoMolina seconded.  tol 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 Dartt to elect Board MemberJustin Boudreau as President and liaisonwith City Council, Board Member Stacey Gootee  seconded. Ayes: Three Noes: None  Board Members Barbara Minton and RachelReyes noti in attendance.  Motion nanimousyaproved.  Motion by Board Member Susan LaDart to elect Board Member Susan Lal Dart as  Vice-President: Board Member Justin Boudreau 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' Treasurer. Board Member Susan La Dart seconded.  Ayes: Threà 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 noti in attendance.  Motion unanimously approved.    8. Discussion and possible action rel Budgets  o EDC. A 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 incentives versus budget adjustments and future  Boards have their budgets completed by the end of August 2024.  can assist. planning.  9. The next EDC. A and EDC B Joint Meeting is scheduled for August:14,2024 at 6:00 p.m.  10. Adjournment  Mayor Boudreaux adjourned the EDCAand EDC BJOint Meeting at 8:06p.m. Motion to adjourn by EDC A Board Member-Justin Boudreau. Seconded by Stacey  Gootee. Ayes: Three Noes: None  Board Members Barbara Minton and Rachel Reyes noti in attendance.  Motion approved unantmously  Motion to adpamb,EDCEBoard Member Kelli Matula. Seconded by Susan La Dart.  AyesSix Noes:None  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 oft 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.  Aquorum 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 (EDCB) was al late arrival.  2.  Invocation and Pledge  Mayor Boudreaux gave the inyocation.  Mayor Boudreaux led the assembly in thePledge ofA Allegiance.  3.  Public Comments  There.were no speakers to address the. Joint Committees.  4. New.Business  a. Budget Workshop forfiscal year 2024-2025  MayorLaurie Boudreauxprovided an explanation oft the financial documents presented to the Committees. Uponrequest, Mayor Boudreaux explained that an "ICS Sweep" is when funds are transferred into the Committee operating accounts when the balance exceeds $10,000. Mayor Boudreaux also stated that CDARS accounts are an outlet for municipal governments EDC B President Kelli Matula stated that she believed thej proposed 2024-2025 budget should Motion by EDC B Committee Member Dub Sabrsula to approve the proposed 2024-2025  toi invest funds at a 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. Al 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 Motion was  A  unanimously approved.  b. TML Training = open meetings  EDC A President Justin Boudreau provided an explanation regarding the required Open Meetings Act training for the Committee Membèrs. A discussion ensued as to whether the Committee Members would like tà perform their training individually at home or as a group. Mayor Boudreaux stated that City Hall Council Chambers was available if the Committees City Secretary-Nanci Mohr stated that she would forwardOutlook contact cards when all of the Committee Members' email addresséshad been received. Mayor Laurie Boudreaux and EDC A Commine-Pasidentlustin Boudreau reinforced the importance of never "replying  would like to train as a group.  all" inanyemail discussionsunderthet Open Meetings Act.  5.  Swearing In:  a. "Rachel Reyes - EDGJ BoardA b. Joseph Cottle - EDCBoard B Joseph Cottle (EDÇ B).  City SecretaryNanci Mohrswore in new Committee Members Rachel Reyes (EDC. A) and  8.  The next EDC. A Meeling 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 EDC B Committee Member Sunni McKenney West 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 be held for discussion at ai future Committee Meeting.    9.  Adjournment  The meeting was adjourned jointly by EDC. Al 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