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Mansfield Economic Development Corporation

Regular Meeting

Mansfield, OH · January 17, 2023

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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 CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 1 Mansfield Economic Development Meeting Minutes January 17, 2023 Corporation 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 CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 2 Mansfield Economic Development Meeting Minutes January 17, 2023 Corporation 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 CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 3

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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. CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 1 Printed on 1/13/2023 Mansfield Economic Development Meeting Agenda January 17, 2023 Corporation 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 CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 2 Printed on 1/13/2023 Mansfield Economic Development Meeting Agenda January 17, 2023 Corporation 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. ________________________ MEDC Staff Approved as to form CITY OF MANSFIELD Page 3 Printed on 1/13/2023

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