Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · March 11, 2019
Minutes
Economic Development
CITY OF MANSFIELD 301 South Main Street,
Suite 100
Mansfield, TX 76063
Meeting Minutes www.mansfield-texas.com
Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Monday, March 11, 2019 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.
Absent 1 - Robert Putman
Present 6 - Brian Fuller;Larry Klos;Randy Hamilton;Selim Fiagome;David Godin and
Anne Weydeck
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
19-3037 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for February 5, 2019
David Godin made the motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of
February 5, 2019. Seconded by Larry Klos. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Randy Hamilton; Selim Fiagome; David Godin and
Anne Weydeck
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Robert Putman
Abstain: 0
4. FINANCIALS
19-3051 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 01-31-19
There were no comments.
9. NEW BUSINESS
19-3059 Staff Report, Board Discussion and Possible Action on Economic
Development and Performance Agreement between MEDC and Nickson
Mansfield Industrial, Ltd.
Matthew Nickson informed the Board of the reason for the request to reduce
the capital investment. Nickson explained the quality of the product will be the
same as previously discussed. They intend to build four buildings and exceed
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$8 million.
Daivd Godin made the motion for Project 18-20 to reduce the capital
investment requirement from $4.4 million to $3 million. Seconded by Anne
Weydeck. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Randy Hamilton; Selim Fiagome; David Godin and
Anne Weydeck
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Robert Putman
Abstain: 0
8. OLD BUSINESS
19-3060 Staff Update, Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Requested
Incentive Payment From Universal Air Conditioner, Inc. (UAC)
Brian Fuller made the motion to approve the full payment for File # 19-3060
(Universal Air Conditioner). Seconded by David Godin. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Randy Hamilton; Selim Fiagome; David Godin and
Anne Weydeck
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Robert Putman
Abstain: 0
5. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board did not recess into executive session.
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
C. PERSONNEL MATTERS
D. SECURITY DEVICES
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E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff Update and Board Discussion Regarding Project 18-20, Potential Incentives and
Economic Development and Performance Agreement between MEDC and Nickson Mansfield
Industrial, Ltd Regarding Purchase of MEDC Land on Heritage Parkway for New Spec
Warehouse.
F. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
6. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
7. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
There were no comments.
11. STAFF COMMENTS
There were no comments.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Larry Klos adjourned the meeting at 5:40 pm.
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Larry Klos, President
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Agenda
Economic Development
CITY OF MANSFIELD 301 South Main Street,
Suite 100
Mansfield, TX 76063
Meeting Agenda www.mansfield-texas.com
Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Monday, March 11, 2019 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
19-3037 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for February 5, 2019
Attachments: MeetingMinutes 2-5-2019.pdf
4. FINANCIALS
19-3051 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 01-31-19
Attachments: Cash Report 01 -31-2019.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:
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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
Pursuant to Sec. 551.072, deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value
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 Regarding Project 18-20, Potential Incentives and Economic
Development and Performance Agreement between MEDC and Nickson Mansfield Industrial, Ltd
Regarding Purchase of MEDC Land on Heritage Parkway for New Spec Warehouse.
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
19-3060 Staff Update, Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding
Requested Incentive Payment From Universal Air Conditioner, Inc. (UAC)
Attachments: Cap Inv Request.pdf
UAC Performance Agreement 2017_signed.pdf
9. NEW BUSINESS
19-3059 Staff Report, Board Discussion and Possible Action on Economic
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Development and Performance Agreement between MEDC and Nickson
Mansfield Industrial, Ltd.
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 8, 2019, 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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