IEBRATNG INETYY ART Monthly EDC Meeting 907 E Houston, Cleveland TX 77327 City Council Chambers January 27, 2025 at 6:00PM L Cleveland 1935 2025 TEXAS Economic Development Corporation John Williams, President Heidi Soles, Member Brent McWaters, Vice President Michael Buckley, Member Chuck Thompson, Treasurer Emilio Levario, Director of Community Development Tonya Clark, Member Juanita Limon, City Secretary Michele Wyatt, Member Public Comments and Reports 1. Invocation and Pledge 2. Roll Call 3. Oath of Office for reappointed Board Members by City Council a. Chuck Thompson b. Michele Wyatt C. Tonya Clark 4. Public Comments Any person with EDC related business may speak to the board. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the EDC Board may not discuss, or vote on any matter raised in public comments unless it is specifically on the agenda. Speakers may address the Board after being recognized by the Presiding Officer. PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES. 5. New business(es) spotlight in the Cleveland Area 6. Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Update 7. Reports and comments from board members Regarding attendance of boards, commissions, social functions, conventions, workshops, ceremonial events, press conference candidate forums and similar events where no formal action was taken and discussion of public, business incidental to the event. 8. Director's Report Consent Agenda All consent agenda items are considered routine by the EDC Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a board member requests an item be removed and considered separately. Consideration and possible action on: 9. Meeting Minutes a. December 27, 2024 10.Monthly Financial Statement a. October 2024 Financials Page 1 of3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION ON: 11.Appoint officers for the EDC Board for calendar year 2025 a. President b. Vice President C. Treasurer 12. Authorize the President of the Cleveland Economic Development Corporation to execute a Purchase & Sale Agreement with Jacob Michael Bowers, providing for the acquisition of real property, legally described as 2.2114 acres of land, situated in Tracts 13, 40, 44 of the J Coronado Survey, Abstract No. 157, and Tract 65 of the TJ Williams Survey, Abstract No. 394, Cleveland, Liberty County, Texas 13. Update on Projects concerning Beautification and Improvements to City Facilities & Parks a. Austin Memorial Library b. Campbell City Park C. Old City Park d. Samuel Wiley Park 14. Adopting amendments to the B.I.G. (Business Improvement Grant) Program Guidelines and Criteria 15. Receive a presentation of the draft EDC Annual Report for 2024. 16. Amending the original EDC Bylaws. 17.Amending the official meeting calendar for the Regular Meetings of the EDC. Closed Executive Session (if needed) The City of Cleveland Economic Development Corporation reserves the right to adjourn into an Executive Session at any time during this meeting to discuss any item on the agenda as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071 Consultation with Atomeys51072Dalbention about Real openy,5103Dabertons about Gifts and Donations;551.074 Personnel Matters;551.076 Deliberations about Security Devices and 551.086 Economic Development. 18.551.072- Real Property 19.551.086- Economic Development Matters Adjournment I certify that the above agenda was posted by 6:00 PM on January 24, 2025, at City Hall, 907 E. Houston Street, Cleveland, Texas 77327 and on wdevelandlexas.com under Agenda Center - Economic Development. Dated this the 24th day of January 2025 aae - Emilio Levario, Director of Community Development Members of the Cleveland City Council may be attending and participating. Ifa quorum of City Council is present, then this meeting of the Cleveland Economic Development Corp shall also be a meeting of the Cleveland City Council. Page 2 of3 The meeting will be shown on the City's YouTube account at ntips/www.youtube.comchannellCTeUTB4DWPTADC-6QR80. Closed captions are, provided as auto generated through YouTube. You must turn on the Closed Caption (CC) option on your viewing device. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact the City Hall - City Secretary's office at (281) 592- 2667 to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact the City at least two days before the meeting SO that appropriate arrangements can be made. Vision Statement The vision of Cleveland is to be a family friendly, inclusive, and vibrant community that is safe. A culturally diverse city where families thrive for generations. Fostering economic growth, excellent quality of life with educational opportunities, health care and amenities; while preserving our rich history and natural resources. Mission Statement The mission of Cleveland is to set clear priorities that align with our Vision Statement. The City, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our community, will be good stewards of our resources and implement sound financial strategies. We recognize and embrace the diversity within our community and endeavor to build an inclusive environment that values different perspectives. Promoting a forward-thinking and innovative culture that fosters creativity and efficient solutions. The City is dedicated to transparency ant to openly communicate with the stakeholders in a timely effective manner Page 3 of 3