Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · November 1, 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, November 1, 2022 5:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Executive Director of Economic Development Jason Moore called the meeting to order
at 5:30 p.m.
Staff present: Executive Director of Economic Development Jason Moore, Chief
Financial Officer Troy Lestina, Director of Innovation and Marketing Rachel Bagley,
Assistant City Secretary Keera Seiger
Absent 2 - Juan Fresquez and Kent Knight
Present 4 - David Godin;William Vivoni;Nicole Zaitoon and Drew Spaulding
A motion was made by Board Member Vivoni to nominate David Godin as Vice
President of the Board. Seconded by Board Member Spaulding. The motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 4- David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon and Drew Spaulding
Nay: 0
Absent: 2- Juan Fresquez and Kent Knight
Abstain: 0
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
22-5028 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for October 18, 2022
A motion was made by Board Member Vivoni to approve the minutes of the
October 18, 2022 meeting. Seconded by Board Member Zaitoon. The motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 4- David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon and Drew Spaulding
Nay: 0
Absent: 2- Juan Fresquez and Kent Knight
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Abstain: 0
4. FINANCIALS
Presentation of Monthly Financial Reports for Periods Ending 01/31/2023
Staff was available for questions.
5. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Vice President Godin recessed into executive session at 5:33 p.m.
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
Vice President Godin reconvened into regular session at 6:24 p.m.
7. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no action taken.
8. NEW BUSINESS
22-5018 Strategic Plan Update
Jason Moore presented the MEDC Strategic Plan update, which included goals, target
industries, strategies, and approaches. The Board noted that they would like to be
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more active in supporting the presented strategies.
9. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Board Member Zaitoon thanked Larry Klos for his service to the Board.
10. STAFF COMMENTS
Jason Moore commented on attending the NTCAR conference and bringing on new
MEDC staff member Theresa Ernest as the Project Manager.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Vice President Godin adjourned the meeting at 5:57 p.m.
_________________________________________ David Godin, Board Vice 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, November 1, 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
22-5028 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for October 18, 2022
Attachments: 10-18-22 DRAFT Meeting Minutes
4. FINANCIALS
22-5019 Presentation of Monthly Financial Reports for Periods Ending 09/30/2022
Attachments: 9-30-22 Cash Report
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.
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
22-5018 MEDC Strategic Plan Update
9. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
10. STAFF COMMENTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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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 28, 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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