Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · April 5, 2022
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 5, 2022 5:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Larry Klos called meeting to order at 5:30pm
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
22-4574 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for 3/1/2022
David Godin made the motion to approve regular meeting minutes of March 1,
2022. Seconded by Selim Fiagome. The motion was 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
22-4594 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 02/28/22
There were no questions regarding the financials
5. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Larry Klos 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
C. PERSONNEL MATTERS
D. SECURITY DEVICES
E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff Update, Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Project 22-07, Proposed
Expansion of Existing Industrial Business
F. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
6. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
7. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
David Godin made the motion to approve Project File 22-07, assistance with
fire line lead-in & rise and fire protection system in an amount not to exceed
$455,000. Seconded by Selim Fiagome. The motion was 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
8. OLD BUSINESS
22-4603 Staff Update, Board Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Request to
Extend Completion Date for American Carton Company Expansion
David Godin made the motion to approve Project File 22-4603, an extension of
completion date from June 1, 2022 to June 1, 2023. Selim Fiagome seconded.
The motion was 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
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9. NEW BUSINESS
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
11. STAFF COMMENTS
Richard Nevins reminded the Board of the City Volunteer Appreciation coming up on
April 21. If they plan to attend, they need to notify Vanessa Sonderegger.
ADJOURNMENT
Larry Klos adjourned the meeting at 5:42 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 5, 2022 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
22-4574 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for 3/1/2022
Attachments: Meeting Minutes 3-1-2022
4. FINANCIALS
22-4594 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report For Period Ending 02/28/22
Attachments: MEDC Cash Report 02-28-2022 .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.
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, Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Project 22-07, Proposed Expansion
of Existing Industrial Business
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
22-4603 Staff Update, Board Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Request
to Extend Completion Date for American Carton Company Expansion
Attachments: ACC Request for Project Extension with MEDC.pdf
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 1, 2022, 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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