Mansfield Economic Development Corporation

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, December 6, 2022 5:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Godin called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Staff present: Executive Director of Economic Development Jason Moore, Deputy City Manager Troy Lestina, Assistant City Secretary Keera Seiger, MEDC Director of Marketing and Innovation Rachel Bagley Present 6 - David Godin;William Vivoni;Nicole Zaitoon;Drew Spaulding;Juan Fresquez and Kent Knight PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 22-5082 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for November 1, 2022 A motion was made by Board Member Vivoni to approve the minutes of the November 1, 2022 Meeting. Seconded by Board Member Zaitoon. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 5- David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon; Drew Spaulding and Juan Fresquez Nay: 0 Abstain: 1- Kent Knight FINANCIALS 22-5088 Presentation of Monthly Financial Report For Period Ending 10/31/22 Executive Director of Economic Development Jason Moore spoke on debt payment and answered a question regarding payment details. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION President Godin recessed the meeting into executive session at 5:35 p.m. ADVICE FROM ITS ATTORNEY CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 1 Mansfield Economic Development Meeting Minutes - Final December 6, 2022 Corporation 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 #22-07 Economic Development Project #22-18 Economic Development Project #22-04 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION President Godin reconvened the meeting into regular business session at 6:32 p.m. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Board Member Vivoni to approve the agreement for Economic Development Project #22-18 as presented in executive session. Seconded by Board Member Zaitoon. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 6- David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon; Drew Spaulding; Juan Fresquez and Kent Knight Nay: 0 Abstain: 0 A motion was made by Board Member Vivoni to approve the agreement for Economic Development Agreement #22-04 as presented in executive session. Seconded by Board Member Zaitoon. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 2 Mansfield Economic Development Meeting Minutes - Final December 6, 2022 Corporation Aye: 6- David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon; Drew Spaulding; Juan Fresquez and Kent Knight Nay: 0 Abstain: 0 OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 22-4988 Election of MEDC Board Officers Jason Moore spoke on this item. A motion was made by President Godin to nominate himself as President, William Vivoni as Vice President and Nicole Zaitoon as Secretary. Seconded by Board Member Knight. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 6- David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon; Drew Spaulding; Juan Fresquez and Kent Knight Nay: 0 Abstain: 0 22-5087 Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Funding for a Subscription Services Contract With Buxton Jason Moore presented the item, explained the differences between consultant services, spoke on Buxton, and answered a question. A motion was made by President Godin to approve funding for subscription services for $35,000.00. Seconded by Vice President Vivoni. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 6- David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon; Drew Spaulding; Juan Fresquez and Kent Knight Nay: 0 Abstain: 0 BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS President Godin thanked the Board for approving him as President, thanked Jason and staff for their hard work, encouraged shopping local, and encouraged everyone to be more involved with the Chamber of Commerce. There were no other Board Member comments. STAFF COMMENTS Jason Moore spoke on his service as an Ex-Officio member on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and congratulated those elected to President, Vice CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 3 Mansfield Economic Development Meeting Minutes - Final December 6, 2022 Corporation President, and Secretary. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Board Member Knight to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m. Seconded by Secretary Zaitoon. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 6- David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon; Drew Spaulding; Juan Fresquez and Kent Knight Nay: 0 Abstain: 0 _________________________________________ David Godin, Board President ATTEST: _________________________________________ Theresa Ernest, Project Manager CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 4