Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · September 1, 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, September 1, 2020 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 2 - Selim Fiagome and David Godin
Present 4 - Brian Fuller;Larry Klos;William Vivoni and Timothy Schipper
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
20-3676 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for August 4, 2020
Brian Fuller made the motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of
August 4, 2020. Seconded by Timothy Schipper. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; William Vivoni and Timothy Schipper
Nay: 0
Absent: 2- Selim Fiagome and David Godin
Abstain: 0
4. FINANCIALS
20-3706 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 07/31/2020
There were no comments.
5. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed into executive session at 5:30 pm.
A. ADVICE FROM ITS ATTORNEY
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.
1. Seek Advice from City Attorney on Economic Development Agreement with RMA Holdings,
Inc.
B. REAL ESTATE DELIBERATION
C. PERSONNEL MATTERS
D. SECURITY DEVICES
E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
F. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
6. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
The meeting reconvened into regular session at 5:46 pm.
7. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
No action was taken pursuant to executive session.
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
20-3713 Staff Update, Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Purchase
and Sale Contract with Seefried Industrial Properties, Inc. for the Sale of
53.045 acres of MEDC Owned Land South of Easy Drive
Brian Fuller made the motion to approve the purchase and sale contract with
Seefried Industrial Properties, Inc. for the sale of 53.045 acres of MEDC owned
land. Seconded by Larry Klos. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; William Vivoni and Timothy Schipper
Nay: 0
Absent: 2- Selim Fiagome and David Godin
Abstain: 0
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
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There were no comments.
11. STAFF COMMENTS
Richard Nevins congratulated William Vivoni, Selim Fiagome, and David Godin on their
reappointment to the MEDC Board of Directors. Nicole Ziatoon was appointed to the
MEDC Board of Directors and will join the October meeting.
Richard Nevins informed the Board that officer appointments will be listed on the next
agenda.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Larry Klos adjourned the meeting at 5:48 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, September 1, 2020 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
20-3676 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for August 4, 2020
Attachments: MeetingMinutes 8-4-2020.pdf
4. FINANCIALS
20-3706 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 07/31/2020
Attachments: MEDC Cash Report 07 -31-2020 (1).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.
1. Seek Advice from City Attorney on Economic Development Agreement with RMA Holdings, Inc.
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.
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
9. NEW BUSINESS
20-3713 Staff Update, Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the
Purchase and Sale Contract with Seefried Industrial Properties, Inc. for the
Sale of 53.045 acres of MEDC Owned Land South of Easy Drive
Attachments: Seefried - Mansfield EDC - Purchase & Sale Agreement (HSW rev 8-18-2020)
UCS Property Exhibit.pdf
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
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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, August 28, 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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