Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · March 7, 2017
Minutes
Economic Development
CITY OF MANSFIELD 301 South Main Street,
Suite 100
Mansfield, TX 76063
www.mansfield-texas.com
Meeting Minutes
Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 5:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Larry Klos at 5:30 pm.
Present 7 - Brian Fuller;Larry Klos;Robert Putman;John Phillips;Randy Hamilton;Selim
Fiagome and David Godin
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
17-2196 Approval of the February 7, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by John Phillips to approve the regular meeting minutes of
February 7, 2017. Seconded by Larry Klos. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Robert Putman; John Phillips; Randy Hamilton;
Selim Fiagome and David Godin
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
4. FINANCIALS
17-2192 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 1/31/2017
There were no comments.
8. OLD BUSINESS
17-2210 Board Discussion and Possible Action On The Request to Assign the
Economic Development Performance Agreement with Turnkey Development
Group, LLC to Hightower Plaza Salons, Inc. and to Extend The Deadline For
Obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy to December 31, 2017.
A motion was made by Larry Klos to approve item # 17-2210. Seconded by
Randy Hamilton. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Robert Putman; John Phillips; Randy Hamilton;
Selim Fiagome and David Godin
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
5. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed into executive session at 5:32 pm.
A. ADVICE FROM ITS ATTORNEY
1. Pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer including:
2. A matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under
the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas
clearly conflicts with the chapter.
B. REAL ESTATE DELIBERATION
1. Staff Update and Board Discussion on Project 17-07, Possible Purchase of Real Property.
C. PERSONNEL MATTERS
D. SECURITY DEVICES
E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff Update and Board Discussion on Project 17-02, Proposed Speculative Industrial
Building on Heritage Parkway.
2. Staff Update and Board Discussion on Project 14-06, Proposed Industrial Building on
South Main.
3. Staff Update and Board Discussion on Project 17-06, Consider Possible Infrastructure
Assistance.
4. Staff Update and Board Discussion on Project 17-03, New Industrial Company
Considering Construction of a New Operations / Warehouse Facility.
F. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
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6. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
The meeting reconvened into regular session at 6:32 pm.
7. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Brian Fuller to direct staff to continue negotiations for
project 17-07 as discussed in executive session. Seconded by John Phillips.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Robert Putman; John Phillips; Randy Hamilton;
Selim Fiagome and David Godin
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Brian Fuller made the motion for project 17-06 to approve $4,000.00, the motion
was amended by Larry Klos to proceed as discussed in executive session.
Seconded by Selim Fiagome. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Robert Putman; John Phillips; Randy Hamilton;
Selim Fiagome and David Godin
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
A motion was made by Larry Klos to proceed with project 14-06 as discussed
in executive session. Seconded by John Phillips. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Robert Putman; John Phillips; Randy Hamilton;
Selim Fiagome and David Godin
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
There were no comments.
11. STAFF COMMENTS
There were no comments.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
Larry Klos adjourned the meeting at 6:34 pm.
______________________________
Attest: Larry Klos, President
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Agenda
Economic Development
CITY OF MANSFIELD 301 South Main Street,
Suite 100
Mansfield, TX 76063
www.mansfield-texas.com
Meeting Agenda
Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 5:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Citizens wishing to address the Board on non-public hearing agenda items and items
not on the agenda may do so at this time. Once the business portion of the meeting
begins, only comments related to public hearings will be heard. All comments are
limited to 5 minutes. Please refrain from “personal criticisms.”
In order to be recognized during the citizens comments or during a public hearing
(applicants included), please complete a blue or yellow “appearance card” located at
the entry to the city council chambers and present it to the board president.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
17-2196 Approval of the February 7, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: Meeting Minutes Feb 7, 2017.pdf
4. FINANCIALS
17-2192 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 1/31/2017
Attachments: MEDC Cash Report 1-31-2017.xlsx
5. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board reserves the right to
convene in Executive Session(s), from time to time as deemed necessary during this
meeting for any posted agenda item, to receive advice from its attorney as permitted by
law.
A. ADVICE FROM ITS ATTORNEY
Pursuant to Sec. 551.071 of the Texas Government code, the Board reserves the right
to convene in Executive Session(s), from time to time as deemed necessary during this
meeting for any posted agenda item, to receive advice from its attorney as permitted by
law. In addition the Board may convene in executive session to discuss the following:
1. Pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer including:
2. A matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly
conflicts with the chapter.
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B. REAL ESTATE DELIBERATION
Pursuant to Sec. 551.072, deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or
value of real property.
1. Staff Update and Board Discussion on Project 17-07, Possible Purchase of Real Property.
C. PERSONNEL MATTERS
Pursuant to Sec. 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
D. SECURITY DEVICES
Pursuant to Sec. 551.076, deliberation regarding security personnel or devices.
E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Pursuant to Sec. 551.087, deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations
including (1) discussion or deliberation regarding commercial or financial information
that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the
governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the
governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic
negotiations; OR (2) deliberation of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
described in (1) above.
1. Staff Update and Board Discussion on Project 17-02, Proposed Speculative Industrial Building on
Heritage Parkway.
2. Staff Update and Board Discussion on Project 14-06, Proposed Industrial Building on South Main.
3. Staff Update and Board Discussion on Project 17-06, Consider Possible Infrastructure Assistance.
4. Staff Update and Board Discussion on Project 17-03, New Industrial Company Considering
Construction of a New Operations / Warehouse Facility.
F. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Pursuant to Sec. 418.183(f) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act)
regarding critical infrastructure.
6. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
7. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
8. OLD BUSINESS
17-2210 Board Discussion and Possible Action On The Request to Assign the
Economic Development Performance Agreement with Turnkey
Development Group, LLC to Hightower Plaza Salons, Inc. and to Extend
The Deadline For Obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy to December 31,
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2017.
Attachments: Turnkey Request.pdf
Hightower Letter.pdf
Assignment.doc
Signed EDA Hightower Salons.pdf
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
11. STAFF COMMENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above agenda was posted on the bulletin board next to the main entrance of
the City Hall building, 1200 East Broad Street, of the City of Mansfield, Texas, in a place
convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and said Agenda was
posted on the following date and time: Friday, March 3, 2017, and remained so posted
continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the schedule time of said meeting, in accordance
with the Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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MEDC Staff
Approved as to form
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