Ray Lamberth - President Randy Bruett - Vice President Michelle Tackitt Treasurer Angela Turner Secretary  Ben Lamberth Drew Pope Stephen Moore Vacant, Exec. Dir. Charlotte Ximenez-Nelson, Asst. Executive Director  MINUTES City of Floresville Floresville Economic Development Corporation REGULAR MEETING November 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 Tuesday November 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 oft the City of Floresville, Texas, reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any of the below items should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, oft the Texas Government Code. ITEM 1.) CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM Meeting called to order by President Ray Lamberth at 6:01 pm. Stephen Moore, Ray Lamberth, Andy Joslin, Cynthia Sturm ABSENT: Drew Pope, Charlotte Ximenez-Nelson  ATTENDANCE: Randy Bruett, Ben Lamberth, Michelle Tackitt, Angela Turner,  GUESTS: Lora Dolle Smith, Rachel Draper, Krista Scott, Jamie Munoz  ITEM 2.) INVOCATION ITEM 3.) PLEDGE  Given by Michelle Tackitt Recited by everyone  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    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 October 14, 2024.  Motion made by Michelle Tackitt seconded by Angela Turner  NAME President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett X Treasurer Michelle Tackitt Secretary Angela Turner Director Ben Lamberth Director Drew Pope Director Stephen Moore  YES X X X  NO ABSTAIN ABSENT  X  X  Motion Carries 4-0-1-1  5B. Consideration and possible action on Finance Statement Financials for October  2024.  Cynthia Sturm, Finance Director presented. Angela Turner motioned  to approve seconded by Randy Bruett  NAME  YES X X X X X  NO  ABSTAIN ABSENT  President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett Treasurer Michelle Tackitt Secretary Angela Turner Director Ben Lamberth Director Drew Pope Director Stephen Moore  X  Motion Carries 5-0-0-1  Page 2 of5    ITEM 6.) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING  6A. Discussion and Possible action to approve Vanilla Moon Marketing for Market Consultation and support for our Floresville Downtown Market to be held ont the 2nd Saturday of the month and markets for other city events; Consultation & Support- Motion made by Angela Turner seconded by Ben Lamberth  $500 retainer + $35/hour.  NAME  YES X X X X X  NO  ABSTAIN ABSENT  President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett Treasurer Michelle Tackitt Secretary Angela Turner Director Ben Lamberth Director Drew Pope Director Stephen Moore  X  Motion Carries 5-0-0-1  6B.  Discussion and Possible action to approve the Floresville Chamber of Commerce awardi fort the business Christmas window decorating contest int the amount of $500, Motion made by Ben Lamberth to award $500 for the business Christmas  to be awarded on November 30th 2024.  window decorating contest seconded by Stephen Moore  NAME  YES X X X X X  NO ABSTAIN ABSENT  President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett Treasurer Michelle Tackitt Secretary Angela Turner Director Ben Lamberth Director Drew Pope Director Stephen Moore  X  Motion Carries 5-0-0-1  Page 30 of5    6C. Discussion and Possible action to appoint ani interview committee fori the Executive  Director position.  Motion to appoint an interview committee for the Executive Director position. Angela Turner will abstain due to conflict of interest. Stephen Moore made a motion to appoint interview committee; Ben Lamberth and Ray Lamberth; seconded by Ben Lamberth  NAME  YES X X X X  NO  ABSTAIN ABSENT  President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett Treasurer Michelle Tackitt Secretary Angela Turner Director Ben Lamberth Director Drew Pope Director Stephen Moore  X  X  Motion Carries 4-0-1-1  ITEM7.) EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION(S)  The time is now.  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 accordance with the authority contained in:  7.A. Texas Government Code Section 551.072- Deliberation regarding real estate property: purchase, exchange, lease, or value for real estate property, to wit: discuss  FEDC real estate properties, incubator, and leases.  7.B. Texas Government Code Section 551.087- Discussion regarding Economic Development negotiations and opportunities, to wit: a) discuss potential incentives.  Project 2024-002 Project Purple  Nothing to discuss in Executive Session. Will be on the agenda again next month.  Page 4 of5    ITEM 8.) ACTION ITEMS FROM EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION(S)  The time is now open session. opportunities. negotiations.  p.m. and hereby close the Executive Session of  The FloresVille Economic Development Corporation and do hereby reconvene the  8.A. Consideration and take possible action on FEDC real estate, incubator, and leasing 8.B. Consideration and take possible action regarding Economic Development  Project 2024-002 Project Purple  ITEM 9.) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S UPDATE Andy Joslin updated the board on behalf of Charlotte  ITEM 10.) EMC UPDATE Provided written update ITEM 11.) ADJOURN  The time is 6:43 p.m. The meeting is  Ray Lamberth,    Page 5 of5