Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · November 10, 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, November 10, 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.
Present 7 - Brian Fuller;Larry Klos;Selim Fiagome;David Godin;William Vivoni;Timothy
Schipper and Nicole Zaitoon
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
20-3820 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for October 6, 2020
Brian Fuller made the motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of
October 6, 2020. Seconded by Selim Fiagome. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni;
Timothy Schipper and Nicole Zaitoon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
4. FINANCIALS
20-3833 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 09/30/20
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. Staff Update, Board Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Request to Extend
Completion Date for Sellmark Corporation Expansion
B. REAL ESTATE DELIBERATION
1. Staff Update and Board Discussion Regarding Project 20-07, Possible Land Sale of MEDC
Owned Property in the Mansfield International Business Park
C. PERSONNEL MATTERS
D. SECURITY DEVICES
E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
F. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
6. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
The meeting reconvened into regular session at 5:58 pm.
7. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Larry Klos made the motion regarding Project 20-07 to authorize staff to
negotiate the Letter of Intent and authorize the Board President to sign
finalized documents. Seconded by Brian Fuller. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni;
Timothy Schipper and Nicole Zaitoon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
8. OLD BUSINESS
20-3864 Staff Update, Board Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Request to
Extend Completion Date for Sellmark Corporation Expansion
Selim Fiagome made the motion regarding Sellmark's expansion to approve
the extension for Phase I to June 30, 2022 and Phase II to June 30, 2023.
Seconded by Larry Klos. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni;
Timothy Schipper and Nicole Zaitoon
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Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
9. NEW BUSINESS
20-3835 Staff Report, Board Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Labor
Market Analysis Agreement with Ernst and Young and Reallocation of Budget
Dollars to Fund the Labor Market Analysis
Larry Klos made the motion to approve the Labor Market Analysis. David Godin
amended the motion to authorize staff to authorize the Board President to sign
finalized agreements and approve the transfer of $50,000 for funding from the
Projects account. Seconded by Selim Fiagome. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni;
Timothy Schipper and Nicole Zaitoon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
20-3839 Election of MEDC Board Officers
Larry Klos made the motion to retain all officer positions. Seconded by David
Godin. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni;
Timothy Schipper and Nicole Zaitoon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Larry Klos thanked the Board Members for their service in the military in honor of
Veteran's Day.
11. STAFF COMMENTS
There were no comments.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Larry Klos adjourned the meeting at 6:04 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, November 10, 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
20-3820 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for October 6, 2020
Attachments: MeetingMinutes 10-6-2020.pdf
4. FINANCIALS
20-3833 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 09/30/20
Attachments: MEDC Cash Report 09-30-2020 .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
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. Staff Update, Board Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Request to Extend Completion Date
for Sellmark Corporation Expansion
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 Regarding Project 20-07, Possible Land Sale of MEDC
Owned Property in the Mansfield International Business Park
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
20-3864 Staff Update, Board Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Request
to Extend Completion Date for Sellmark Corporation Expansion
Attachments: MEDC Extension Request #2.pdf
9. NEW BUSINESS
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20-3835 Staff Report, Board Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Labor
Market Analysis Agreement with Ernst and Young and Reallocation of
Budget Dollars to Fund the Labor Market Analysis
Attachments: E&Y Mansfield Labor Shed Identification and Analysis Proposal 10.14.20.pdf
Mansfield Economic Development Corporation - MA Draft For Review.docx
Mansfield Economic Development Corporation - SOW Draft for Review.docx
20-3839 Election of MEDC Board Officers
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, November 6, 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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