Ray Lamberth = President Ben Lamberth Randy Bruett - Vice President Minutes 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 SPECIAL NOTE: Some board members may be present in the council chambers while others will attend the meeting via videoconferencing. May 12th, 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 May 12th, 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.) CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM Meeting called to order by President Ray Lamberth at 6:00pm. Attendance: Stephen Moore, Michelle Tackitt, Angela Turner, Ben Lamberth, Drew Pope, Randy Bruett, Ray Lamberth, Charlotte Ximenez-Nelson, Cindy Sturm, Monica Veliz, Annette Montez, Attorney Paul Wendland Guest: Jared Shaw, Lisa Hernandez, Krista Scott, Rachel Draper, Glen Mabe, Jonathan Small, Mayor Gloria Morales Cantu ITEM 2.) INVOCATION Michelle Tackitt ITEM 3.) PLEDGE Recited by all in attendance ITEM 4.) BOARD COMMENTS 1. President - Ray Lamberth 2. Vice-President Randy Bruett 3. Treasurer Michelle Tackitt 4. Secretary = Angela Turner 5. Director = Ben Lamberth 6. Director - Drew Pope 7. Director - Stephen Moore ITEM 5.) 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 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 6.) PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION a. Floresville Chamber of Commerce update President Jared Shaw gave an update on the goals of the Chamber which is to attend FEDC meetings with updates of the activities of the Chamber, better communication with public and members through email and social media, website updating, working on more networking events, will bring back data on how many members re join the chamber after the initial free year. Will help promote the Bludot program. Survey will be given out to members on why or why not they renewed. Will send out a "Did you know" newsletter to help promote FEDC initiatives. b. Vanilla Moon Marketing update regarding the Market in Floresville Update from Krista Scott: 115 Vendors at the May market 58 are vendors from Floresville Partnered with businesses to put together a swag bag Vendors self-reporting: Averaged sales $556 conservative estimate $63,000 total 445 vendor group FB page 3400 likes and follows FB reaches 25K with out boost and 100K with boost Sponsoring free summer movies Future markets June 14 at The Beer Warehouse and will incorporate the Hike and Bike trail July event will be held on the 4th of July partnered with the City C. BluDot Open Rewards update Given by Charlotte Ximenez Nelson, Launch date Monday, May 12 Has been publicized in the Wilson County News Will provide 5X7 acrylic frames for businesses Business can advertise special on the website First 100 people to sign up will get a $5 credit 68 businesses added sO far ITEM 7.) 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. Page 2 of7 7A. Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes from FEDC's Regular Meeting held on April 14th, 2025. Motion by Angela Turner to approve minutes; Seconded by Michelle Tackitt 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 Director Steven Moore X Motion Carries 6-0-0-0 7B. Consideration and possible action on Finance Statement Financials for April 2025. Update given by Cindy Sturm Motion made to approve the finance statement for April 2025 by Angela Turner; Seconded by Michelle Tackitt 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 Director Steven Moore X Motion Carries 6-0-0-0 Page 3 of7 ITEM 8.) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING 8A. Consideration and action to approve the Coffee, Cars and Veterans Car Show sponsorship for marketing and advertising in the amount of $5,200 for a 13- month advertising commitment on the SignAd digital billboard. Presentation given by Glen Mabe and Jonathan Small Monthly car show is partnering with The Market in Floresville Will not be at June market because they are doing an early Father's Day celebration This year's car show will be November 1st Asking for $5,200 for digital sign advertising on north bound lane. Ben Lamberth asked how much it would be to get south bound lane side and Jonathan Small said an additional $1300. Digital sign advertising on the north and south bound lanes would be a total of $6,500 for 13 months. Motion made by Stephen Moore to approve $6,500 given to Coffee, Cars, and Veterans for advertising on the digital sign; 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 Director Steven Moore X Motion Carries 6-0-0-0 ITEM 9.) EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION(S) The time is now 6:39 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: Motion made by Ben Lamberth to go into executive session; Seconded by Michelle Tackitt 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 Director Steven Moore X Motion Carries 6-0-0-0 Page 4 of7 9A. Texas Government Code Section 551.072- Deliberation regarding real estate property: purchase, exchange, lease, or value for real estate property, to wit: 1. Property located at 1146 Hwy 181 S. and 525 10th Street 9B. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), to deliberate on legal services agreement and Potential legal counsel engagement. 9C. Texas Government Code Section 551.074 = Personnel Matters, to deliberate the appointment and compensation of an Interim Executive Director; Assistant Executive Director, Charlotte Ximenez- Nelson. ITEM 10.) ACTION ITEMS FROM EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION(S) The time is now 7:42 p.m. and hereby close the Executive Session of The Floresville Economic Development Corporation and do hereby reconvene the open session. Motion made by Stephen Moore to close executive session and reconvene open session; Seconded by Randy Bruett 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 Director Steven Moore X Motion Carries 6-0-0-0 10A. Consideration and take possible action on FEDC real estate, incubator, and leasing opportunities. 1.Property located at 1146 Hwy 181 S. and 525 10th Street Angela Turner made a motion to allow assistant director of the FEDC to continue to work with all parties; 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 Director Steven Moore X Motion Carries 6-0-0-0 Page 5 of 7 10B. Consideration and possible action on items discussed in Executive Session, including legal counsel services. Angela Turner made a motion to solicit for RFQ's for legal counsel for the FEDC; Seconded by Randy Bruett 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 Director Steven Moore X Motion Carries 6-0-0-0 10C. Consideration and take possible action on Personnel Matters regarding the appointment and compensation of an Interim Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, Charlotte Ximenez-Nelson. Motion made by Michelle Tackitt to approve interim pay at the executive director level; 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 Director Steven Moore X Motion Carries 5-0-1-0 ITEM 11.) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S UPDATE 1. Photographer Erik McCowan photographed Floresville on April 22nd 2025. He has uploaded photos on our behalf to the Texas Film Friendly website. 2. Attended the Chambers Business of the Month recognizing Guiseppe's Italian Restaurant on May 6th 2025. Page 6 of7 3. Attended the SBA Awards on Thursday May 8th at the Norris Center in San Antonio. Our very own Sister's Boutique & Gifts, owner Stacy Cameron and Katelyn Tieken were awarded the San Antonio District Family-Owned Business of the Year. 4. Attended the Chamber of Commerce Mixer held on May 8th 2025. Great networking event for the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corporation. 5. Bubble Bath Car Wash grand opening is Friday, May 16th 2025 at 10 am. and Saturday, May 17th at 10 am. 6. FELPS will be installing the permanent power pole at the corner of our property at 1400 4th Street in 1-2 weeks. 7. Mowing bid notification has been posted in the Wilson County News with a bid deadline of May 30th 2025. I've been contacted by 8 companies thus far. 8. We will be sponsoring the Arcadia Summer Movie Series this year; which runs from June 3rd 2025 through July 24th 2025. 9. I have had several inquiries on local properties that are for sale in our community and will continue talks with interested parties to include the Interim City Manager and Mr. Lamberth. ITEM 12.) ADJOURN The time is now 7:48 p.m. The meeting is adjourned. Motion made by Randy Bruett to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Stephen Moore. 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 Director Steven Moore X Motion Carries 6-0-0-0 t CAn Ray Lamberth, President Page 7 of7