Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · April 7, 2020
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
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 5:30 PM Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Amended Agenda
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Larry Klos at 5:44 pm.
Present 6 - Brian Fuller;Larry Klos;Selim Fiagome;David Godin;William Vivoni and
Timothy Schipper
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
20-3426 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for January 7, 2020
David Godin made the motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of
January 7, 2020. Seconded by Larry Klos. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni and
Timothy Schipper
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
4. FINANCIALS
There were no comments.
20-3429 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 12/31/19
20-3469 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 01/31/2020
20-3503 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 02/29/20.
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5. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed into executive session at 5:44 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.
1. Economic Development Agreement with LG Broad Cannon, LLC
B. REAL ESTATE DELIBERATION
C. PERSONNEL MATTERS
D. SECURITY DEVICES
E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff Update and Board Discussion Regarding Project 19-02, Potential New Industrial
Company
F. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
6. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
The meeting reconvened into regular session at 5:50 pm.
7. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Brian Fuller made the motion for Project 19-02 to approve the terms of the
agreement as presented in executive session. Seconded by Larry Klos. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni and
Timothy Schipper
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
8. OLD BUSINESS
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20-3479 Staff Update, Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Project 15-09
Hoffman Cabinets Request for Extension
Larry Klos made the motion to extend the deadline to September 30, 2020 for
Project 15-09, Hoffman Cabinets. Seconded by Brian Fuller. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni and
Timothy Schipper
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
There were no comments.
11. STAFF COMMENTS
Richard Nevins advised that due to the current situation, MEDC will hold a virtual
meeting only if there is an action item that requires a vote. Board approved the
decision.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Larry Klos adjourned the meeting at 5:54 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
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 5:30 PM Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Amended Agenda
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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
20-3426 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for January 7, 2020
Attachments: MeetingMinutes 1-7-2020.pdf
4. FINANCIALS
20-3429 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 12/31/19
Attachments: Copy of MEDC Cash Report 12-31-2019.xlsx
20-3469 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 01/31/2020
Attachments: Copy of MEDC Cash Report 01-31-2020.xlsx
20-3503 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 02/29/20.
Attachments: MEDC Cash Report 02-29-2020 .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
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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.
1. Economic Development Agreement with LG Broad Cannon, LLC
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 19-02, Potential New Industrial Company
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
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8. OLD BUSINESS
20-3479 Staff Update, Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Project
15-09 Hoffman Cabinets Request for Extension
Attachments: Hoffman Extension Request.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, April 3, 2020, 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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