Bastrop Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingBastrop, TX · November 18, 2024
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The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) met on Monday, November 18, 2024, at
5:00 p.m. for a Regular Board Meeting at Bastrop City Hall, 1311 Chestnut Street. Board members
present: Ron Spencer, Frank Urbanek, Cheryl Lee, John Kirkland, Chris McCool, Gary Blake, and
T .J. Finn. Staff members present: Interim Executive Director Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, Angela Ryan,
and Dori Kelley. BEDC attorney Charles Zech was also in attendance.
1. CALL TO ORDER - Board Chair Spencer called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
2.A. Welcome new BEDC board members T.J. Finn, Gary Blake, and Chris McCool and thank
former board members Connie Schroeder and Amberley Palmer for their service.
2.B. The BEDC Board called a recess for a reception for outgoing board members at 5:07 p.m.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT(S) - There were no public comments.
4. WORKSHOP - BOARD TRAINING
4.A. BEDC Board Training by Charlie Zech, Law Firm of Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal
Santee & Zech, P.C. The Board reconvened at 5:22 p.m. for a training workshop presented
by BEDC ·attorney Charlies Zech.
5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
5.A. Introduction of Dori Kelley, Business Attraction, Retention, and Expansion (BARE) Director.
Interim BEDC Director Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino introduced new BEDC staff member Dori
Kelley.
5.B. Update on Joint Meeting with the City Council on December 3, 2024. Ms. Carrillo updated
the Board about a joint meeting with City Council.
5.C. Update on the Bastrop Regional Business Summit, November 13, 2024, at the Bastrop
Convention Center. Ms. Carrillo updated the Board about the Business Summit.
6. REGULAR BUSINESS & PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Presentation from Roscoe Bank for the donation of funds to the BEDC in the amount of
$20,000. Rick Womble with Roscoe Bank presented a check for $20,000 to the BEDC.
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6.8. Presentation by Hunden Partners about the Sports Complex Feasibility Study. Hunden
Partners joined virtually and gave an update on the Sports Complex Feasibility Study.
6.C. Approval of meeting minutes from Regular BEDC Board Meeting of September 25, 2024.
Mr. Urbanek made the motion to approve the minutes as submitted, Ms. Lee seconded,
and the motion passed.
6.D. Consideration, discussion and possible action on election of FY 2024/2025 BEDC Officers:
Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer. Mr. Urbanek made the motion for Ron Spencer to
continue as Board Chair, Mr. Blake seconded, and the motion passed. Mr. Spencer made
the motion that Frank Urbanek continue to be Secretary/Treasurer and elect Gary Blake as
Vice Chair. Ms. Finn seconded, and the motion passed.
6.E. Consideration, discussion and possible action on schedule for upcoming board meetings,
including date and time of meetings. Ms. Finn made the motion to accept the dates for
upcoming board meetings, Mr. Urbanek seconded, and the motion passed.
6.F. Consideration and possible action approving Resolution R-2024-0010 suspending the sale
of property in the Bastrop Business and Industrial Park until Hunden Partners has
completed the feasibility study for the sports complex. Mr. Urbanek made the motion to
approve Resolution R-2024-0010, Ms. Finn seconded, and the motion passed.
6.G. Consideration and possible action on Resolution R-2024-0011 approving the bid(s) for the
completion of the renovations at City Hall for the BEDC office. Ms. Finn made the motion
to approve Resolution R-2024-0011, Ms. Lee seconded, and the motion passed.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
7.A. At 6:49 p.m., the Bastrop EDC Board of Directors met in a closed/executive session
pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 , to discuss the following:
(1) Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney regarding the termination of the
Performance Agreement with Project Fiesta (aka Coltzin, LLC)
(2) Section 551.087 Economic Development Negotiations to deliberate an offer of financial
incentive to BRP EAST, LP.
(3) Section 551.972 Deliberation regarding real property - west of Jackson Street and
south of South Street.
7.8. At 7:29 p.m., the Bastrop EDC Board of Directors reconvened into open session to discuss,
consider and/or take any action necessary related to the executive sessions noted herein.
No action was taken.
8. ADJOURNMENT - Ms. Lee made the motion to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Urbanek
seconded. The mee • g was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
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Agenda
Bastrop Economic Development Corporation
Board of Directors - Meeting Agenda
Bastrop City Hall City Council Chambers
1311 Chestnut Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 332-8870
Monday, November 18, 2024
5:00 PM
Bastrop Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) meetings are available to all persons
regardless of disability. If you require special assistance, please contact the City Secretary at (512)
332-8800 or write 1311 Chestnut Street, 78602, or by calling through a T.D.D. (Telecommunication
Device for the Deaf) to Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
The BEDC Board reserves the right to reconvene, recess, or realign the Regular Session or call
Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
2.A Welcome new BEDC board members T.J. Finn, Gary Blake, and Chris McCool and thank
former board members Connie Schroeder and Amberley Palmer for their service.
Submitted by: Angela Ryan, BEDC Operations Manager
2.B The BEDC Board will have a short recess for a reception for outgoing board members.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, Interim BEDC Director and City Manager
3. PUBLIC COMMENT(S)
At this time, three (3) minute comments will be taken from the audience on any topic. Anyone
in attendance wishing to address the BEDC Board must complete a citizen comment form prior
to the start of the meeting. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, if a citizen
discusses any item not on the agenda, the BEDC Board cannot discuss issues raised or make
any decision at this time. Instead, the Board is limited to making a statement of specific factual
information or a recitation of existing policy in response to the inquiry.
4. WORKSHOP - BOARD TRAINING - 5:30 PM
4.A BEDC Board Training by Charlie Zech, Law Firm of Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee
& Zech, P.C.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, Interim BEDC Director and City Manager
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5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
5.A Introduction of Dori Kelley, Business Attraction, Retention, and Expansion (BARE) Director.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, Interim BEDC Director and City Manager
5.B Update on Joint Meeting with the City Council on December 3, 2024.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, Interim BEDC Director and City Manager
5.C Update on the Bastrop Regional Business Summit, November 13, 2024, at the Bastrop
Convention Center.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, Interim BEDC Director and City Manager
6. REGULAR BUSINESS & PRESENTATIONS
6.A Presentation from Roscoe Bank for the donation of funds to the BEDC in the amount of
$20,000.
Submitted by: Angela Ryan, BEDC Operations Manager
6.B Presentation by Hunden Partners about the Sports Complex Feasibility Study.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, Interim BEDC Director and City Manager
6.C Approval of meeting minutes from Regular BEDC Board Meeting of September 25, 2024.
Submitted by: Angela Ryan, BEDC Operations Manager
6.D Consideration, discussion and possible action on election of FY 2024/2025 BEDC Officers:
Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer.
Submitted by: Angela Ryan, BEDC Operations Manager
6.E Consideration, discussion and possible action on schedule for upcoming board meetings,
including date and time of meetings.
Submitted by: Angela Ryan, BEDC Operations Manager
6.F Consideration and possible action approving Resolution R-2024-0010 suspending the sale of
property in the Bastrop Business and Industrial Park until Hunden Partners has completed the
feasibility study for the sports complex.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, Interim BEDC Director and City Manager
6.G Consideration and possible action on Resolution R-2024-0011 approving the bid(s) for the
completion of the renovations at City Hall for the BEDC office.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, Interim BEDC Director and City Manager
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
7.A The Bastrop EDC Board of Directors will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to the
Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, to discuss the following:
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(1) Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney regarding the termination of the Performance
Agreement with Project Fiesta (aka Coltzin, LLC)
(2) Section 551.087 Economic Development Negotiations to deliberate offer of financial
incentive to BRP EAST, L.P.
(3) Section 551.972 Deliberation regarding real property - west of Jackson Street and south of
South Street.
7.B The Bastrop EDC Board of Directors will reconvene into open session to discuss, consider
and/or take any action necessary related to the executive sessions noted herein.
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Notice is hereby given of the possibility of a quorum of the Bastrop City Council or of
any of the City of Bastrop Boards and Commissions at this BEDC Board Meeting.
NO City Council or Board/Commission action will be taken; NO deliberations will be held;
and NO City Council or Board/Commission business will be conducted.
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CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting as posted in
accordance with the regulations of the Texas Open Meetings Act on the bulletin board located
at the entrance to the City of Bastrop City Hall, a place convenient and readily accessible to the
general public, as well as to the BEDC’s website, www.bastropedc.org/about/board-
materials and said Notice was posted on the following date and time: November 14, 2024, at
5:00 p.m. and remained posted for at least two hours after said meeting was convened.
/s/ Angela Ryan
Angela Ryan, Operations Manager
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