Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Regular MeetingMansfield, OH · March 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, March 7, 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 Member Present: Executive Director of Economic Development Jason Moore
Present 7 - David Godin;William Vivoni;Nicole Zaitoon;Drew Spaulding;Juan
Fresquez;Kent Knight and Todd Simmons
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jeff Linder, 240 N Mitchell Road - Mr. Linder, Vice President of Bannister
Engineering, reintroduced the company to the MEDC Board.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
23-5192 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for January 17, 2023
No action was taken.
4. FINANCIALS
23-5239 Presentation of Monthly Financial Reports for Periods Ending
01/31/2023
Staff was available for questions.
23-5240 Presentation of Monthly Financial Reports for Periods Ending
02/28/2023
Staff was available for questions.
5. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
President Godin recessed the meeting into executive session at 5:35 p.m.
A. ADVICE FROM ITS ATTORNEY
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
C. PERSONNEL MATTERS
D. SECURITY DEVICES
E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Project #23-03
F. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
6. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
President Godin reconvened the meeting into regular business session at 6:02 p.m.
7. TAKE ACTION PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Vice President Vivoni to approve Economic
Development Project #23-03 pursuant to executive session. Seconded by
Secretary Zaitoon. 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
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
23-5236 Board Discussion and Possible Action on Change of Registered Agent
for Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
A motion was made by Board Member Zaitoon to approve a resolution of the
Mansfield Economic Development Corporation designating Jason Moore as its
registered agent and authorize the president to execute the resolution upon
consideration and approval by the City Council. Seconded by Board Member
Knight. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- David Godin; William Vivoni; Nicole Zaitoon; Drew Spaulding; Juan
Fresquez; Kent Knight and Todd Simmons
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Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Board Member Spaulding thanked Jason Moore for the great job he's been doing for
the City and MEDC Board.
There were no other comments.
11. STAFF COMMENTS
23-5182 Staff Update and Board Discussion on a Calendar of Events to
consider for 2023.
Jason Moore spoke a calendar of events for 2023 and offered the Board the
opportunity to attend these events and any others that would help them in their
capacity as MEDC Board Members. Mr. Moore also answered questions regarding
mandatory training and event opportunities.
12. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Knight to adjourn the meeting at 6:07
p.m. Seconded by Secretary Zaitoon. 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, 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, March 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
4. FINANCIALS
23-5239 Presentation of Monthly Financial Reports for Periods Ending 01/31/2023
Attachments: MEDC Cash Report 1-31-2023
23-5240 Presentation of Monthly Financial Reports for Periods Ending 02/28/2023
Attachments: MEDC Cash Report 2-28-2023
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.
Economic Development Project #23-03
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
23-5236 Board Discussion and Possible Action on Change of Registered Agent for
Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Attachments: Registered Agent Resolution-002
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
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11. STAFF COMMENTS
23-5182 Staff Update and Board Discussion on a Calendar of Events to consider
for 2023.
Attachments: MEDC2023EventsCalendar
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, March 3, 2023, prior to 5:00 PM 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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