Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · October 18, 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, October 18, 2022 5:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Board President Klos called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Staff present: Executive Director of Economic Development Jason Moore, Chief
Financial Office Troy Lestina, Economic Development Director of Marketing and
Innovation Rachel Bagley, Assistant City Secretary Keera Seiger
Absent 1 - Juan Fresquez
Present 5 - David Godin;William Vivoni;Nicole Zaitoon;Drew Spaulding and Kent Knight
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
22-5004 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for August 23, 2022
A motion was made by Board Member Godin to approve the minutes of the
August 23, 2022 meeting. Seconded by Board Member Vivoni. The motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Larry Klos; David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon and Drew Spaulding
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Juan Fresquez
Abstain: 1- Kent Knight
FINANCIALS
22-4990 Presentation of Monthly Financial Reports for Periods Ending 07/31/2022 &
08/31/2022
There was no discussion. Staff was available for questions.
RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board President Klos recessed into executive session at 5:31 p.m.
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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.
REAL ESTATE DELIBERATION
PERSONNEL MATTERS
SECURITY DEVICES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Project #22-04
Economic Development Project #22-23
Economic Development Project #22-27
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Board President Klos reconvened the meeting into regular business session at 6:25
p.m.
TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no action taken.
NEW BUSINESS
22-4989 Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Funding for
Professional Services Contract With The Retail Coach, LLC
A motion was made by Board Member Godin to approve the contract.
Seconded by Board Member Vivoni. The motion CARRIED by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Larry Klos; David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon; Drew Spaulding
and Kent Knight
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Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Juan Fresquez
Abstain: 0
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Board Member Godin welcomed new Board Member Kent Knight.
STAFF COMMENTS
Executive Director of Economic Development Jason Moore welcomed staff member
Rachel Bagley and made comments on the The Retail Coach.
ADJOURNMENT
Board President Klos adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
_________________________________________ Larry Klos, Board President
ATTEST:
_________________________________________ Keera Seiger, Assistant City Secretary
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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, October 18, 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.
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
22-5004 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for August 23, 2022
Attachments: 8-23-22 DRAFT Meeting Minutes
4. FINANCIALS
22-4990 Presentation of Monthly Financial Reports for Periods Ending 07/31/2022
& 08/31/2022
Attachments: MEDC Cash Report 07-31-2022
MEDC Cash Report 08-31-2022
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.
Economic Development Project #22-04
Economic Development Project #22-23
Economic Development Project #22-27
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. NEW BUSINESS
22-4989 Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Funding for
Professional Services Contract With The Retail Coach, LLC
Attachments: Professional Services Agreement
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9. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
10. STAFF COMMENTS
11. 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 14, 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
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