Ray Lamberth - President Ben Lamberth - MINUTES Randy Bruett Vice President Drew Pope Michelle Tackitt - Treasurer City of Floresville Stephen Moore Angela Turner - Secretary Floresville Economic Vacant, Exec. Director Charlotte Ximenez-Nelson, Development Corporation Asst. Executive Director REGULAR MEETING February 10th, 2025 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 February 10th, 2025, 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 of the below items should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. ITEM 1.) CALLTO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM Time 6:02 pm By: Ray Lamberth In ATTENDANCE: Ray Lamberth, Monica Veliz, Charlotte Ximenez-Nelson, Annette Montez, Rachel Draper, Charlie Zech, Ben Lamberth, Krista Scott, Randy Bruett, Cindy Sturm, Drew Pope Absent: Stephen Moore, Angela Turner, Michelle Tackitt Guest: Gee Patel ITEM 2.) INVOCATION Charlotte Ximenez Nelson 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 of three (3) minutes per ndividual 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.) PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION a. Vanilla Moon Marketing update regarding the Market in Floresville Krista Scott Market had 75 vendors including non- profit and youth vendors 23 vendors are from Floresville Received positive feedback about line dancers, live music, having corn hole games available, Positive feedback from vendors Vendors appreciated city workers helping Guest liked having picnic tables available Feedback on sales from 15 vendors sO far give an average of $533 in sales for a Conservative estimate of 37K in sales not including surrounding brick and mortar sales. Read list of suggestions given on market update document Sisters Boutique would like to contribute Upcoming March 8th market has 12 vendors signed up right now Will open up July 4th event as soon as time is solidified Seeking 3-4 volunteer for all future markets ITEM 6.) 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. 6A. Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes from FEDC's Regular Meeting held on January 13th, 2025. Ben Lamberth made a motion to approve the minutes; seconded by Drew Pope Name YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett X Treasurer Michelle Tackitt X Secretary Angela Turner X Director Ben Lamberth X Director Drew Pope X Stephen Moore X Motion carries 3-0-0-3 6B. Consideration and possible action on Finance Statement Financials for January 2025. No action. ITEM 7.) DISCUSSION. AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING 7A. Consideration and action to approve the façade and signage grant for Eagle Ford Inn in the amount of $5,003.86. Gee Patel asked for approval of Eagle Ford Inn sign improvement SO that his sign can be more visible. He presented 3 quotes for a new LED sign. Motion made by Drew Pope to approve payment in the amount of $5,003.86; seconded by Ben Lamberth. Name YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT President Ray Lamberth Vice President Randy Bruett X Treasurer Michelle Tackitt X Secretary Angela Turner X Director Ben Lamberth X Director Drew Pope X Stephen Moore X Motion carries 3-0-0-3 ITEM 8.) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S UPDATE We were approved as a Texas Historical Commission's new First Street Initiative community. I will attend quarterly virtual educational sessions that explore topics of downtown revitalization best practices and historic preservation. Anyone who has interest may also attend the quarterly meetings. Photographer for Texas Film Friendly Certification has been selected and an ad will be put in the WCN for community involvement in helping us locate our picture-perfect locations. Austin Days at State Capitol on March 5th and 6th ITEM 9.) ADJOURN Thetime is now 6:26 p.m. The meeting is adjourned. G Ghy Ray Lamberth, President