Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · May 4, 2021
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, May 4, 2021 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
21-4035 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for April 6, 2021
Brian Fuller made the motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of
April 6, 2021. 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
21-4053 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 03/31/2021
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.
B. REAL ESTATE DELIBERATION
1. Project 21 -14, Staff Report and Board Discussion Regarding Possible Acquisition of
Property For Commercial Development
2. Project 21-15, Staff Report and Board Discussion Regarding Possible Acquisition of Land
For Commercial Development
C. PERSONNEL MATTERS
D. SECURITY DEVICES
E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff Update and Board Discussion Regarding Incentives for Straumann Manufacturing, Inc.
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
David Godin made the motion for Project 21-14 to approve the acquisition of
property as discussed in executive session, authorizing the Board President to
execute the sales contract and approved fees associated with the sale.
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
David Godin made the motion for Project 21-15 to approve the acquisition of
property as discussed in executive session, authorizing the Board President to
execute the sales contract and approved fees associated with the sale.
Seconded by Selim Fiagome. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Brian Fuller; Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni;
Timothy Schipper and Nicole Zaitoon
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
There were no comments.
11. STAFF COMMENTS
There were no comments.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Larry Klos adjourned the meeting at 5:52 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, May 4, 2021 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
21-4035 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for April 6, 2021
Attachments: MeetingMinutes 4-6-2021.pdf
4. FINANCIALS
21-4053 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 03/31/2021
Attachments: MEDC Cash Report 03-31-2021.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.
1. Project 21 -14, Staff Report and Board Discussion Regarding Possible Acquisition of Property For
Commercial Development
2. Project 21-15, Staff Report and Board Discussion Regarding Possible Acquisition of Land For
Commercial Development
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 Incentives for Straumann Manufacturing, Inc.
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
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, April 30, 2021, 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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