Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · January 17, 2023
Minutes
Economic Development
CITY OF MANSFIELD 301 South Main Street,
Suite 100
Mansfield, TX 76063
Meeting Minutes www.mansfield-texas.com
Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 5:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
President Godin called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Staff Members Present: Executive Director of Economic Development, Jason Moore;
Director of Marketing and Innovation of Economic Development, Rachel Bagley;
Project Manager of Economic Development, Theresa Ernest; Assistant City Secretary,
Keera Seiger; and Deputy City Manager, Troy Lestina.
Present 7 - David Godin;William Vivoni;Nicole Zaitoon;Drew Spaulding;Juan
Fresquez;Kent Knight and Todd Simmons
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
3. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
President Godin recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 5:31 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
Economic Development Project #22-19
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Economic Development Project #22-27
Economic Development Project #21-13
F. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
4. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
President Godin reconvened the meeting into Regular Session at 6:11 p.m.
5. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Vice President Vivoni to approve funding for Economic
Development Project #21-13 by the lesser of 89% of project completion or
$311,500. Seconded by Member Kent Knight. The motion CARRIED by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon; Drew Spaulding; Kent Knight
and Todd Simmons
Nay: 0
Abstain: 1- Juan Fresquez
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
President Godin reminded the Board to provide RSVP to the upcoming State of the
City Address on Thursday, January 19, 2023, and thanked staff for their diligence and
commitment.
Board Member Kent Knight welcomed Member Todd Simmons to the Board.
No other Board Members commented.
9. STAFF COMMENTS
23-5149 Discussion Regarding Potential Ballot Propositions
Jason Moore provided a presentation regarding the potential ballot propositions. Troy
Lestina provided additional detail on the usage of sales tax. Discussion was held on
the flexibility of funds and verbage of the ballot propositions.
23-5151 Discuss Future Annual Report
Jason Moore gave a presentation on the Annual Report and requested feedback from
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the Board. Board Members desired a recap of incentives and support to existing
businesses to be provided in a Quarterly Report.
10. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice President Vivoni to adjourn the meeting at 6:36
p.m. Seconded by Board Member Juan Fresquez. The motion CARRIED by the
following vote:
Aye: 7- David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon; Drew Spaulding; Juan
Fresquez; Kent Knight and Todd Simmons
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
_________________________________________ David Godin, Board President
ATTEST:
_________________________________________ Theresa Ernest, Project Manager
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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, January 17, 2023 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. 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:
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.
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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 #22-27
Economic Development Project #22-19
Economic Development Project #21-13
F. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Pursuant to Sec. 418.183(f) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act)
regarding critical infrastructure.
4. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
5. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
9. STAFF COMMENTS
23-5149 Discussion Regarding Potential Ballot Propositions
23-5151 Discuss Future Annual Report
10. 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, {Month} {Day}, {Year}, 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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