Mansfield Economic Development Corporation

Name: Mansfield Economic Development Corporation — Mansfield, OH
Start: 2021-11-02
End: 2021-11-02
Location: Mansfield, OH

Regular Meeting

Mansfield, OH · November 2, 2021

Agenda Minutes

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 2, 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. Absent 3 - Nicole Zaitoon;Drew Spaulding and Michael Fee Present 4 - Larry Klos;Selim Fiagome;David Godin and William Vivoni 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 21-4348 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for October 5, 2021 David Godin made the motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of October 5, 2021. Seconded by Selim Fiagome. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin and William Vivoni Nay: 0 Absent: 3- Nicole Zaitoon; Drew Spaulding and Michael Fee Abstain: 0 4. FINANCIALS 21-4351 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report For Period Ending 9/30/21 and Annual Cash Flow Statement Richard Nevins advised the board the cash flow spreadsheet was attached for their review. No action was taken. 5. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting did not recess into executive session. Absent 2 - Nicole Zaitoon and Michael Fee Present 5 - Larry Klos;Selim Fiagome;David Godin;William Vivoni and Drew Spaulding CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 1 Mansfield Economic Development Meeting Minutes November 2, 2021 Corporation 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 E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT F. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE 6. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION 7. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS 21-4358 Election of MEDC Board Officers Larry Klos made the motion to appoint Selim Fiagome as the MEDC Board Vice President. Seconded by David Godin. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni and Drew Spaulding Nay: 0 Absent: 2- Nicole Zaitoon and Michael Fee Abstain: 0 David Godin made the motion to appoint Larry Klos as the MEDC Board President. Seconded by William Vivoni. The motion carried by the following CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 2 Mansfield Economic Development Meeting Minutes November 2, 2021 Corporation vote: Aye: 5- Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni and Drew Spaulding Nay: 0 Absent: 2- Nicole Zaitoon and Michael Fee Abstain: 0 Larry Klos made the motion to appoint David Godin as the MEDC Board Secretary. Seconded by Selim Fiagome. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni and Drew Spaulding Nay: 0 Absent: 2- Nicole Zaitoon and Michael Fee Abstain: 0 21-4371 Board Discussion and Possible Action on a Request to Fund $950,000 in Improvements to Britton Road, Lone Star Road and S. 2nd Avenue David Godin made the motion to approve funding not to exceed $950,000 for improvements to Lone Star Road, Britton Road and S. 2nd Ave and find that the funding is an expenditure required for infrastructure necessary to promote or develop new or expanded businesses in the City. Seconded by Larry Klos. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni and Drew Spaulding Nay: 0 Absent: 2- Nicole Zaitoon and Michael Fee Abstain: 0 21-4362 Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Funding for Professional Services Contract With The Retail Coach, LLC David Godin made the motion to approve funding for professional services contract with The Retail Coach, LLC not to exceed $40,000. Seconded by Selim Fiagome. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni and Drew Spaulding Nay: 0 Absent: 2- Nicole Zaitoon and Michael Fee CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 3 Mansfield Economic Development Meeting Minutes November 2, 2021 Corporation Abstain: 0 10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Larry Klos encouraged the board to attend the veteran's program coming up and acknowledged the board members who have served in the military. 11. STAFF COMMENTS Troy Lestina provided information to the board regarding sales tax analysis and offered to go into greater detail at the December board meeting. Richard Nevins advised the next meeting will be December 7, 2021. 12. ADJOURNMENT Larry Klos adjourned the meeting at 5:38 pm. _________________________ Larry Klos, President CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 4

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 2, 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 21-4348 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for October 5, 2021 Attachments: MeetingMinutes 10-5-2021.pdf 4. FINANCIALS 21-4351 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report For Period Ending 9/30/21 and Annual Cash Flow Statement Attachments: MEDC Cash Report 09-30-2021 Cash Flow 10-1-2021 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: CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 1 Printed on 10/29/2021 Mansfield Economic Development Meeting Agenda November 2, 2021 Corporation 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. 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 21-4358 Election of MEDC Board Officers 21-4371 Board Discussion and Possible Action on a Request to Fund $950,000 in Improvements for Britton Road, Lone Star Road and S. 2nd Avenue Attachments: PROPOSED ASPHALT ROADWAY WORK (1).pdf PROPOSED ASPHALT ROADWAY WORK2.pdf 21-4362 Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Funding for Professional Services Contract With The Retail Coach, LLC CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 2 Printed on 10/29/2021 Mansfield Economic Development Meeting Agenda November 2, 2021 Corporation Attachments: MEDC Retail Coach, LLC PSA.pdf 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, October 29, 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. ________________________ MEDC Staff Approved as to form CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 3 Printed on 10/29/2021

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