Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · July 5, 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, July 5, 2022 5:30 PM MEDC Office - 301 S. Main Street
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Larry Klos at 5:30 PM.
Present 5 - Selim Fiagome;David Godin;William Vivoni;Nicole Zaitoon and Drew
Spaulding
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
22-4734 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for June 7, 2022
David Godin made the motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of June
7, 2022. Seconded by Selim Fiagome. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon;
Drew Spaulding and Michael Fee
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
4. FINANCIALS
22-4733 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 05/31/2022
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
C. PERSONNEL MATTERS
D. SECURITY DEVICES
E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff Update and Board Discussion on Project 22-21 Potential Expansion of Existing
Industrial Business
2. Staff Update and Board Discussion on Project 22-18 Potential New Industry Locating to
Mansfield
F. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
6. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
The meeting reconvened into regular session at 5:38 PM.
7. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
David Godin made the motion to approve Project 22-21 to assist with
infrastructure improvements as highlighted in the attached spreadsheet not to
exceed $135,000. Seconded by Selim Fiagome. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Larry Klos; Selim Fiagome; David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon;
Drew Spaulding and Michael Fee
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
David Godin asked staff about the Chamber event on July 21. Jason Moore
responded and invited the board to attend.
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11. STAFF COMMENTS
Richard Nevins advised the board that the 2022-23 budget will be on the August
agenda for consideration.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Larry Klos adjourned the meeting at 5:39 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, July 5, 2022 5:30 PM MEDC Office - 301 S. Main Street
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
22-4734 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for June 7, 2022
Attachments: MeetingMinutes 6-7-22.pdf
4. FINANCIALS
22-4733 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending 05/31/2022
Attachments: MEDC Cash Report 05-31-2022 .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 and Board Discussion on Project 22-21 Potential Expansion of Existing Industrial
Business
2. Staff Update and Board Discussion on Project 22-18 Potential New Industry Locating to Mansfield
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
11. STAFF COMMENTS
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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, July 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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