Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · May 3, 2022
Minutes
Economic Development
CITY OF MANSFIELD 301 South Main Street,
Suite 100
Mansfield, TX 76063
Meeting Minutes - Final www.mansfield-texas.com
Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 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
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
22-4621 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for April 5, 2022
A motion was made by Dave Godin, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes
for April 5, 2022. Seconded by Drew Spaulding. The motion CARRIED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Larry Klos; David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon and Drew Spaulding
Nay: 0
Absent: 2- Selim Fiagome and Michael Fee
Abstain: 0
4. FINANCIALS
22-4649 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 3/31/22
There were no questions or comments regarding the financial report
5. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Larry Klos recessed the meeting into executive session at 5:31pm
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 and Board Discussion on Project 22-15, Potential Expansion of Existing
Industrial Facility
F. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
6. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
The meeting reconvened into regular session at 5:37pm
7. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Dave Godin made the motion to approve Project 22-15, selling of 5.96 acres to
existing business for appraised value. Seconded by William Vivoni. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Larry Klos; David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon and Drew Spaulding
Nay: 0
Absent: 2- Selim Fiagome and Michael Fee
Abstain: 0
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
22-4650 Strategic Plan Update
Executive Director Jason Moore presented the updated MEDC Strategic Plan to
the Board.
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22-4651 Staff Report, Board Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Funding for
the Marketing Proposal from Centipede Digital, LLC
Larry Klos made the motion to approve item 22-4651, funding for the Marketing
Proposal for Centipede Digital, LLC, not to exceed $138,000. Seconded by
Dave Godin. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Larry Klos; David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon and Drew Spaulding
Nay: 0
Absent: 2- Selim Fiagome and Michael Fee
Abstain: 0
22-4652 Staff Report, Board Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Funding for
the Marketing Proposal from Ad Giants Ventures, LLC
Larry Klos made the motion to approve item 22-4652, funding for the Marketing
Proposal from Ad Giants Ventures, LLC, not to exceed $185,000. Seconded by
William Vivoni. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Larry Klos; David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon and Drew Spaulding
Nay: 0
Absent: 2- Selim Fiagome and Michael Fee
Abstain: 0
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Board Member, Dave Godin, expressed his gratitude for the MEDC board invitation to
the City of Mansfield Volunteer Appreciation Event on May 21, 2022. Dave suggested
that the MEDC volunteer as a group in the city in the future.
11. STAFF COMMENTS
There were no Staff comments
12. ADJOURNMENT
Larry Klos adjourned the meeting at 6:25 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 3, 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
22-4621 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for April 5, 2022
Attachments: Meeting Minutes 4-5-22.pdf
4. FINANCIALS
22-4649 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 3/31/22
Attachments: MEDC Cash Report 03-31-2022 .xlsx
103 W. Broad StreetTax Refund.pdf
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 and Board Discussion on Project 22-15, Potential Expansion of Existing Industrial
Facility
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
22-4650 MEDC Strategic Plan Update
22-4651 Staff Report, Board Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Funding
for the Marketing Proposal from Centipede Digital, LLC
22-4652 Staff Report, Board Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Funding
for the Marketing Proposal from Ad Giants Ventures, LLC
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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, April 29, 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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