Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · February 7, 2023
Minutes
Economic Development
CITY OF MANSFIELD 301 South Main Street,
Suite 100
Mansfield, TX 76063
www.mansfield-texas.com
Meeting Minutes
Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 5:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Vice President Vivoni called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Staff Present: Executive Director of Economic Development Jason Moore, Deputy
City Manager Troy Lestina, Project Manager Theresa Ernest, and Assistant City
Secretary Keera Seiger
Absent 2 - David Godin and Nicole Zaitoon
Present 5 - William Vivoni;Drew Spaulding;Juan Fresquez;Kent Knight and Todd
Simmons
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
23-5192 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for January 17, 2023
A motion was made by Board Member Fresquez to approve the minutes of the
January 17, 2023 Meeting. Seconded by Board Member Knight. The motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- William Vivoni; Drew Spaulding; Juan Fresquez; Kent Knight and Todd
Simmons
Nay: 0
Absent: 2- David Godin and Nicole Zaitoon
Abstain: 0
23-5193 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for December 6, 2022
A motion was made by Board Member Knight to approve the minutes of the
December 6, 2022 Meeting. Seconded by Board Member Spaulding. The motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- William Vivoni; Drew Spaulding; Juan Fresquez; Kent Knight and Todd
Simmons
Nay: 0
Absent: 2- David Godin and Nicole Zaitoon
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Abstain: 0
4. FINANCIALS
23-5179 Presentation of Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Financials for November 2022 and December 2022
Executive Director of Economic Development Jason Moore spoke on the financials
for the months of November and December 2022. There were no questions or
comments.
5. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Vice President Vivoni recessed the meeting 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
ED Project # 22-18
ED Project # 22-24
ED Project # 22-27
F. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
6. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Vice President Vivoni reconvened the meeting into Regular Session at 5:47 p.m.
7. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
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A motion was made by Board Member Spaulding to approve Economic
Development Project #22-27 pursuant to executive session, and authorize the
president to execute the agreement upon consideration and approval by the
City Council. Seconded by Board Member Simmons. The motion CARRIED by
the following vote:
Aye: 5- William Vivoni; Drew Spaulding; Juan Fresquez; Kent Knight and Todd
Simmons
Nay: 0
Absent: 2- David Godin and Nicole Zaitoon
Abstain: 0
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
23-5177 Staff Update, Board Discussion, and Possible Action on a Request to
Fund Eligible Infrastructure Improvements in an Amount not to Exceed
$135,000 with Hoffman Cabinets
Jason Moore spoke on the history of the agenda item and answered questions
regarding the requested funding, property values, restrictions or additions to
development and whether other incentives had been provided.
A motion was made by Board Member Knight to approve the request for
funding as presented. Seconded by Board Member Simmons. The motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon; Drew Spaulding; Juan Fresquez; Kent
Knight and Todd Simmons
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- David Godin
Abstain: 0
23-5178 Staff Update, Board Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding
Request to enter into an Economic Development Agreement and Sell
Real Property to Super Studios Mansfield, LLC
Jason Moore provided the update that agreements are still in the process of being
finalized for this item.
23-5181 Staff Update, Board Discussion, and Possible Action to Amend the
Bylaws for the Mansfield Economic Development Corporation Board to
Establish a Policy Regarding Consecutive Years of Service; the
Appointment of its President; and its Purchasing Guidelines
Jason Moore presented the background of this item and spoke on the amendments
to the bylaws and the purchasing guidelines.
A motion was made by Secretary Zaitoon to approve the item. Seconded by
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Board Member Simmons. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon; Drew Spaulding; Juan Fresquez; Kent
Knight and Todd Simmons
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- David Godin
Abstain: 0
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
There were no comments from the Board Members.
11. STAFF COMMENTS
23-5182 Staff Update and Board Discussion on a Calendar of Events to
consider for 2023.
Jason Moore spoke on MEDC support at the upcoming Monday, February 13, 2023
City Council meeting regarding the ballot proposition language and Super Studios
project.
12. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Knight to adjourn the meeting at 6:05
PM. Seconded by Secretary Zaitoon. The motion CARRIED by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon; Drew Spaulding; Juan Fresquez; Kent
Knight and Todd Simmons
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- David Godin
Abstain: 0
_________________________________________ David Godin, 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, February 7, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
23-5192 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for January 17, 2023
Attachments: Meeting Minutes 01-17-23
23-5193 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for December 6, 2022
Attachments: Meeting Minutes 12-06-22
4. FINANCIALS
23-5179 Presentation of Mansfield Economic Development Corporation Financials
for November 2022 and December 2022
Attachments: MEDC Cash Report 11-30-2022
MEDC Cash Report 12-31-2022
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:
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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.
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.
ED Project # 22-18
ED Project # 22-24
ED 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. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
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23-5177 Staff Update, Board Discussion, and Possible Action on a Request to
Fund Eligible Infrastructure Improvements in an Amount not to Exceed
$135,000 with Hoffman Cabinets
Attachments: Economic Development and Performance Agreement 12.20.22.pdf
23-5178 Staff Update, Board Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Request
to enter into an Economic Development Agreement and Sell Real Property
to Super Studios Mansfield, LLC
Attachments: Studios Site Plan.pdf
23-5181 Staff Update, Board Discussion, and Possible Action to Amend the Bylaws
for the Mansfield Economic Development Corporation Board to Establish
a Policy Regarding Consecutive Years of Service; the Appointment of its
President; and its Purchasing Guidelines
Presenters: Jason Moore
Attachments: Amended Bylaws
Bylaws Redline
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
11. STAFF COMMENTS
23-5182 Staff Update and Board Discussion on a Calendar of Events to consider
for 2023.
Attachments: MEDC BOARD Conference and Event Calendars.xlsx - 2023.pdf
12. 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, February 3, 2023 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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